Using Satellite Remote Sensing to Study the Impact of Climate and Anthropogenic Changes in the Mesopotamian Marshlands, Iraq
The Iraqi Marshes in Southern Iraq are considered one of the most important wetlands in the world. From 1982 to the present, their area has varied between 10,500 km2 and 20,000 km2. The marshes support a variety of plants, such as reeds and papyrus, and are home to many species of birds. These marsh...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Remote Sensing |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/10/10/1524 |