Evaluation of spatial warming trend in the Middle East using Geographic Information System

IF 3 4区环境科学与生态学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI:10.1007/s13762-024-06117-2

M. Masoudi, V. Ghorbani, E. Asrari

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Abstract

The Middle East has experienced severe droughts and rising temperatures in various parts of the region in recent years, and these changes have caused a serious impact on society, the economy, and politics. Extensive research is necessary to address these issues and predict future temperature fluctuations in the area. The Middle East is a fragile region that would face critical conditions due to temperature increases and a lack of precipitation in the future. This research aimed to investigate temperature data from 720 network points in the Middle East, taken from the NOAA site at a 1*1 degree resolution. The data was processed using Office-Excel software and assessed using the Mann–Kendall method. The temperature variation was evaluated from 1979 to 2017, and the processed data were classified by Arc GIS software and geostatistical analysis, including kriging. The study showed that approximately 91 percent of the region experienced a significant temperature increase, with an average rise of about 1.32°C over 39 years (1979–2017). This indicates that the warming trend in this region is greater than the total warming of the Earth, and almost half of the region experienced temperature increases ranging from 1 to 2°C. The central areas of Yemen have experienced the highest temperature rise, with increases of more than 5 degrees. As a result, extensive surveys are necessary to determine the causes and consequences of this phenomenon.

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International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

806

审稿时长

10.8 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal''s scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.