Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development
Hasan, A., Nagy, M., Ahmed, M., El-Meselhy, A. (2024). Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development. EKB Journal Management System, 68(1), 417-435. doi: 10.21608/egjg.2024.334656.1093
Alaa Nayef Hasan; Mostafa Nagy; Mohamed Anwar Ahmed; Ahmed El-Meselhy. "Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development". EKB Journal Management System, 68, 1, 2024, 417-435. doi: 10.21608/egjg.2024.334656.1093
Hasan, A., Nagy, M., Ahmed, M., El-Meselhy, A. (2024). 'Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development', EKB Journal Management System, 68(1), pp. 417-435. doi: 10.21608/egjg.2024.334656.1093
Hasan, A., Nagy, M., Ahmed, M., El-Meselhy, A. Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 68(1): 417-435. doi: 10.21608/egjg.2024.334656.1093

Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Magnetic Geophysics for the Evaluation of Mineral Resources in the Bahariya-Farafra Region, Western Desert, Egypt, for Industrial Development

Egyptian Journal of Geology
Volume 68, Issue 1, 2024, Page 417-435  XML PDF (2.47 MB)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/egjg.2024.334656.1093
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Authors
Alaa Nayef Hasan email 1; Mostafa Nagy2; Mohamed Anwar Ahmed1; Ahmed El-Meselhy3
1National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt
2Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafr Elsheikh University, Egypt
3Department of Geophysical Sciences, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
Abstract
This study integrates remote sensing, GIS, and aeromagnetic geophysical methods to evaluate mineral resources in the Bahariya-Farafra region, Western Desert, Egypt, to promote sustainable industrial development. The region is rich in various nonmetallic minerals and ornamental stones, including calcite, gypsum, clay minerals, sandstones, limestones, and dolomites, as well as significant iron ore deposits. Advanced edge detection filters and CET grid analysis were applied to aeromagnetic data to delineate geological structures, fault systems, and areas with potential mineralization. The results reveal promising zones for sulfide-bearing minerals, supported by identifying key lineaments associated with mineral accumulation. This comprehensive approach offers valuable insights for investment in strategic industries, enhances national income, and encourages urban development, contributing to alleviating population density issues in urban centers. The study underscores the importance of multi-disciplinary methodologies in resource assessment, laying the groundwork for future exploration and sustainable development initiatives in Egypt’s Western Desert.
Keywords
Remote Sensing; GIS; Aeromagnetic Method; Mineral Exploration; Bahariya-Farafra Region
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