Desertification Sensitivity Analysis Using MEDALUS Model and GIS: A Case Study of the Oases of Middle Draa Valley, Morocco

Oases can play a significant role in the sustainable economic development of arid and Saharan regions. The aim of this study was to map the desertification-sensitive areas in the Middle Draa Valley (MDV), which is in the southeast of Morocco. A total of 13 indices that affect desertification process...

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Main Authors: Atman Ait Lamqadem, Biswajeet Pradhan, Hafid Saber, Abdelmejid Rahimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
GIS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/7/2230