Assessment of erosion potential and infiltration capacity in the Kasnazan pond using morphometric analysis

Volume 12 , Issue 2 , April 2026

Authors

Israa Diyar Ahmed 1 ; Zhian Abdulrahman Ahmed 1 ; Rashad Mohammed Hassan 1 ; Bruska Sardar Mamand 1

1 Department of Water Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

DOI logo 10.17656/sjes.10204

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Abstract

Evaluating morphometric characteristics is the most efficient technique to depict the hydrologic and physiographic features of river basins. The current study focuses on investigating the morphological study of the Kasnazan basin, which is located 10 km east of Erbil city. The area of the basin is 20.39 km².To fulfill the current study goal, data from the Digital Elevation Model and geoinformation (GIS and remote sensing) methodologies were utilized to detect and assess morphometric properties (relief aspect). Various tools of the ArcGIS 10.8 software were used to prepare and produce maps, as well as to analyze and evaluate various parameter properties. Relief Aspects creates data on the river basin's erosion properties, which include the morphological aspects of the relief, entire slop, and degree of erosion. The slope of the catchment is 5% represents moderately erosion. Quantitative investigation of morphometric characteristics is extremely useful for watershed planning and management. These findings are useful for calculating watersheds for drainage management, planning for the environment, and development that is sustainable .

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