Geographia Technica, No. 2/2007, pp. 69 - 76

MODERN SHORELINE CHANGES ALONG THE NILE DELTA COAST

AS AN IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASWAN HIGH DAM

M. Torab, M. Azab

ABSTRACT - The major objective of this study is to detect the morphological changes of the Delta coast line during last 35 years, and to define coastal geomorphic features along the northern part of the Nile Delta. The Nile Delta coast was determined by comparing satellite images and historical charts with present-day conditions. The erosion and accretion shorelines are influenced by by  transport processes, including sediment provenance from different sources: eroded Nile delta coast, relict sediments from the former Nile tributaries and mouths, and sediment supply by land valleys and from wind-blown sand.
Key Words: Mediterranean Sea, Sea Level Changes, Nile Delta Coast, Aswan High Dam

Keywords: Aswan High dam, Nile, shoreline, morphological changes, coast

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