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The Bouregreg Estuary, located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, has undergone significant morphological changes, as revealed by the findings of this study. The results of this study highlight concrete transformations in the intertidal zone of the Bouregreg Estuary and its banks, emphasizing the importance of our research to better understanding these changes. Satellite image analysis has revealed clear indications of morphological changes in the estuary before and after the construction of the SMBA dam in 1973 and the development project in 2006. The use of the unique dynamic index and transfer diagram allows for the identification of trends in different land use categories such as agriculture, urbanization, green spaces, and water bodies. These results underscore the importance of considering the temporal evolution of the Bouregreg Estuary for better long-term environmental management.
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Najimi, C., Cherkaoui, E., Khamar, M., Nounah, A. (2023). Diachronic Analysis of the Spatio-Temporal Evolution of an Estuary over Half a Century: The Case of Bouregreg Estuary in Morocco. In: Baba, K., Ouadif, L., Nounah, A., Bouassida, M. (eds) Advances in Research in Geosciences, Geotechnical Engineering, and Environmental Science. GeoME 2023. Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49345-4_3
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