Inventory and Analysis of Quarries Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Techniques for Eco-Friendly Quarrying Practices

• Autorzy: El-Wamdeni Zouhayr , Aqnouy Mourad , Mhamdi Hicham Si , Tariq Aqil , Maate Ali , Hlila Rachid

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/192057

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study addressed the need for a more comprehensive inventory of pit and quarry operations in Tetouan province and M’diq-Fnideq prefecture. It employed a Geographic Information System (GIS) approach, integrating various spatial remote sensing (RS) and field data to identify suitable areas for extracting alluvial, rocky, and clay materials. The used data includes quarry inventory, geological information, hydrographic networks, slope, and land use. The finding revealed 72 quarries and assessed their suitability for resource extraction. Alluvial deposits, approximately 127 million m³ , were identified mainly in the primary wadis (river valley), including Oued Laou, Oued Amsa, Oued Mhajrate, and Oued Khemis. Massive rock deposits, consisting of limestone and sandstone, were estimated at 3.4 billion m³ . Clay deposits, suitable for various industrial applications, were also identified in significant quantities. In addition to confirming potential quarry deposits, our field surveys indicate that exploitation activities contribute to deforestation, and quarry waste often invades agricultural lands and forests. This information can facilitate sustainable resource management, environmental conservation, and informed policy and planning. The results highlighted the economic significance of geological resources in the study areas, contributing to various industries. Furthermore, by examining the relationship between quarries and the environment, including hydrographic networks, the study provides insights into eco-friendly quarrying practices. This methodology is expected to offer valuable insights into geological resources, guide sustainable resource management, and inform decision-making processes for regional development.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

quarry; geomaterials; remote sensing; GIS; sustainability; Morocco

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 25, iss. 10
• Strony: 368--381
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 44 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

El-Wamdeni Zouhayr

• Environmental Geology and Natural Resources Laboratory, Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, 93000, Tétouan, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3255-8748

autor

Aqnouy Mourad

• Applied Geology Research Laboratory, AGRSRT, Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Errachidia 52000, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1633-2870

autor

Mhamdi Hicham Si

• Applied Geology Research Laboratory, AGRSRT, Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Errachidia 52000, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9008-2059

autor

Tariq Aqil

• Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University, 775 Stone Boulevard, Starkville, MS 39762, USA

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1196-1248

autor

Maate Ali

• Environmental Geology and Natural Resources Laboratory, Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, 93000, Tétouan, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2340-1141

autor

Hlila Rachid

• Environmental Geology and Natural Resources Laboratory, Department of Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, 93000, Tétouan, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3086-1077

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