The prospects of the impact of desertification on Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

Haktanir K., Karaca A., Omar S.

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Challenges in the Mediterranean 2000-2050, Madrid, Spain, 2 - 05 October 2002, vol.37, pp.139-154, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 37
  • City: Madrid
  • Country: Spain
  • Page Numbers: pp.139-154
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The prospective study area is 1.413.232 sq km and geographic coordinates are 30-42 latitude, 26-48 longitude, and includes Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and, Iraq (Mesopotamia). The relevant area is in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid areas (Black sea region).