Groundwater exploration in Western Saudi Arabia using landsat-TM imagery

Abstract EN

Structural lineament analysis of Landsat Thematic Mapper data was utilized to study the groundwater potentiality and recharge in the central part of the arid Arabian Shield.

Fracture line-to-line intersection was found to be a good indicator for groundwater occurrence and recharge ; the connectivity of intersected fractures may indicate potential areas for water occurrence.

Because Makkah, Jeddah and Taif lie within the study area, results will benefit the groundwater exploration for these cities.