Sedimentology and mineralogy of Kuwait Bay bottom sediments, Kuwait—Arabian Gulf

Khalaf, Fikry I.; Al-Ghadban, A.N.; Al-Saleh, S.; Al-Omran, L.A.

doi:10.1016/0025-3227(82)90152-9

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“…Subsequent studies of the geomorphology, hydrology and a reconnaissance of the sediments of the Mesopotamian delta plain were made by Rzoska (1980), Baltzer et al (1982), Purser et al (1982) and Baltzer & Purser (1990). Al-Zamel (1983) described the sediments of Bubiyan Island on the southwest flanks of the delta and Hilmy et al (1971), Khalaf & Ala (1980), Khalaf et al (1982Khalaf et al ( , 1984, Al-Ghadban (1990) and Aqrawi (1994) described the marly sediments of Kuwait Bay, a delta flank depression, whose composition proved to be similar to that of the load of the TigrisEuphrates except for the addition of high contents of the diagenetic clay palygorskite. Later, Aqrawi & Evans (1994) described the sediments of Lake Hammar (Fig.…”

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An historical review of the Quaternary sedimentology of the Gulf (Arabian/Persian Gulf) and its geological impact

Evans

2010

Quaternary Carbonate and Evaporite Sedimentary Facies and Their Ancient Analogues

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The Arabian Gulf is a foreland basin that lies between the Arabian Shield and the Zagros fold belt. Today, it is being infilled at its northern head by the Tigris-Euphrates-Karun delta, receives further detrital sediment from Iran on its NE flank, and along its Arabian flank is the site of carbonate and evaporite sedimentation. Other than a few preliminary surveys by officers of the Indian Geological Survey and other minor geological studies associated with archaeological excavations on the Mesopotamian Plains, prior to the 1950s the Quaternary deposits of the region received little attention. However, since the publication of pioneering sedimentological studies in the late 1950s and early 1960s, these sediments have attracted considerable interest. Today, the Arabian Gulf is quoted as a model for foreland basin sedimentation, carbonate evaporite-dune-fan associations and carbonate ramps. It has become a classic area for open-water spontaneous precipitation of calcium carbonate (whitings), formation of hardgrounds, ooid production, dolomite precipitation and, most famously, for the development of shallow-water carbonate-evaporite associations. The surprise discovery of anhydrite forming in the supratidal coastal plain sediments and not in the subaqueous environment of the Gulf had a profound effect on interpretations of ancient evaporites. This discovery caused considerable re-examination and reconsideration of these deposits.

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An historical review of the Quaternary sedimentology of the Gulf (Arabian/Persian Gulf) and its geological impact

Evans

2010

Quaternary Carbonate and Evaporite Sedimentary Facies and Their Ancient Analogues

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“…In addition, Kuwait Bay is a focal point for different types of activities; it hosts the major ports of Shuwaikh and Doha, three major power generating stations, and three desalination plants. Kuwait Bay is characterized by low wave energy and large muddy tidal flats (Al-Yamani et al 2004;Khalaf et al 1982). The tides in Kuwait Bay are semi-diurnal; they range from 4 m during spring tides to 0.5 m during neap tides (Al-Yamani et al 2004;Rakha et al 2007).…”

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Sea surface temperature trends in Kuwait Bay, Arabian Gulf

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The waters of Kuwait Bay, northern Arabian Gulf, are well mixed by macrotidal, semi-diurnal tides. Sea surface temperature (SST) is thus a good proxy of water mass temperature in the bay. The factors governing SST have been conveniently subdivided into global, regional and local drivers. This paper provides a study on long-term drivers of temperature change in the northern Arabian Gulf: that is, factors that influence decadal changes. AVHRR (NOAA) satellite data of Kuwait Bay, collected between 1985 and 2002, show that SST has steadily increased at a rate of 0.6 (±0.3)°C/decade. This trend was three times greater than the concurrent global average. The rate of change was greatest in May and June and least during winter months. The trends defined by satellite data were substantiated by routine in situ monthly measurements of SST made in the region and were also similar to air temperature trends recorded at Kuwait airport. The monthly measurements of SST also showed a peak in summer temperature coincident with an El Niño event in 1998. A relatively low summertime peak during 1991 in the aftermath of Iraqi invasion of Kuwait is considered to be the result of atmospheric dimming brought about by dense smoke that persisted in the region for most of that year.

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“…The marine and oceanographic aspect of Kuwait's coast was investigated by [3][4][5][6][7][8]. Al-Sarawi et al studied the shoreline of Kuwait and classified it into 10 categories according to its sensitivity to oil spill [8].…”

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Recent Trace Metals Pollution in Bottom Sediments of Khor Al-Sabiya, Kuwait

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Khader³

2017

J Coast Zone Manag

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Journal of Coastal Zone Management AbstractThe tidal inlet within and around Bubiyan Island is dominated by tidal currents and the accumulation of soft mud is well seen within the intertidal flat. Mudflats with increasing number of burrowers make up most of the beaches of the western part of Bubiyan Island. The middle parts of the tidal inlets are formed of coarse suspended sediments reflecting a high rate of bottom currents. Suspended sediments are highly recognized within the inlets. Benthic communities as well as high quantities of foraminifera are well documented at the main inlet. The benthic communities are affected by the inlets salinity accordingly they vary from one place to another. The study revealed the formation of high anthropogenic deposits at the western and north-eastern part of the tidal channel of Bubiyan Island. Trace Metals (TM) as well as Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TOC) were found to be within the permissible KEPA standards. Sediment distribution varied between soft mud to muddy sand along the tidal channels. Tidal currents trending north to south is affecting most of the sediment distribution. The coastal dunes and rocky tidal flats are found at the southern part of the main entrance of Khor Al-Subiyah while soft sediment form the northern most part of the Khor. The coastal geomorphic features are highly affected by the tidal current as well as wind action.

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Sedimentology and mineralogy of Kuwait Bay bottom sediments, Kuwait—Arabian Gulf

Cited by 25 publications

References 6 publications

An historical review of the Quaternary sedimentology of the Gulf (Arabian/Persian Gulf) and its geological impact

An historical review of the Quaternary sedimentology of the Gulf (Arabian/Persian Gulf) and its geological impact

Sea surface temperature trends in Kuwait Bay, Arabian Gulf

Recent Trace Metals Pollution in Bottom Sediments of Khor Al-Sabiya, Kuwait

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