The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria

Effects of climate change in semi-arid areas occur in drought events, which affect aquifers whose recharge depends essentially on precipitation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between depth to groundwater (DTW), precipitation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDV...

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Main Authors: Cherifa Hanene Kamelia Chemirik, Djelloul Baahmed, Rachid Nedjai, Djamel Boudjemline, Ikram Mahcer
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author Cherifa Hanene Kamelia Chemirik
Djelloul Baahmed
Rachid Nedjai
Djamel Boudjemline
Ikram Mahcer
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Rachid Nedjai
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description Effects of climate change in semi-arid areas occur in drought events, which affect aquifers whose recharge depends essentially on precipitation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between depth to groundwater (DTW), precipitation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST), in the alluvial aquifer of Mostaganem Plateau, Algeria over 2000, 2005, 2010-2011 and 2014-2015. This is caried out through an adaptive methodology, using remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and statistical analysis: correlation analysis and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). The results indicate a 62 mm decline in precipitation from 2000 to 2015, inducing shifts in spatial patterns. This resulted in an increase of DTW (4 m to 10 m). The strong negative correlation between decreased precipitation and increased DTW, supported by an R2 value of -0.80, is evident. Moreover, NDVI and LST values increased notably by 0.034 and 3.38°C, respectively. The relationship between DTW, NDVI, and LST showed a diminishing negative correlation. The MLR reaffirmed the influence of precipitation and highlighted the impact of human activity on DTW and drought indicators effectiveness. High NDVI values indicated intensive groundwater pumping, while elevated LST contributed to DTW decrease due to increased evaporation rates caused by changes in crop types resulting from human actions. This study contributes to the understanding of the dynamic interactions between DTW, precipitation, and anthropogenic activities and gives insight to decision makers regarding irrigation strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-7be1d1fb73444a8d8e076c5caafb56ba2025-08-20T02:58:19ZengPAGEPress PublicationsAcque Sotterranee1828-454X2280-64582024-12-0113410.7343/as-2024-754The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest AlgeriaCherifa Hanene Kamelia Chemirik0Djelloul Baahmed1Rachid Nedjai2Djamel Boudjemline3Ikram Mahcer4Civil and Environmental Engineering Laboratory (LGCE), University of Djillali Liabes, Sidi Bel AbbésCivil and Environmental Engineering Laboratory (LGCE), University of Djillali Liabes, Sidi Bel AbbésCEDETE Laboratory EA 1210, University of OrleansLaboratory of Management and Water treatment (LGTE), Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Oran-Mohamed Boudiaf, El M’NaouerCivil and Environmental Engineering Laboratory (LGCE), Hydraulic Department, Faculty of Technology, University of Djillali Liabes, Sidi Bel Abbes Effects of climate change in semi-arid areas occur in drought events, which affect aquifers whose recharge depends essentially on precipitation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between depth to groundwater (DTW), precipitation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST), in the alluvial aquifer of Mostaganem Plateau, Algeria over 2000, 2005, 2010-2011 and 2014-2015. This is caried out through an adaptive methodology, using remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and statistical analysis: correlation analysis and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). The results indicate a 62 mm decline in precipitation from 2000 to 2015, inducing shifts in spatial patterns. This resulted in an increase of DTW (4 m to 10 m). The strong negative correlation between decreased precipitation and increased DTW, supported by an R2 value of -0.80, is evident. Moreover, NDVI and LST values increased notably by 0.034 and 3.38°C, respectively. The relationship between DTW, NDVI, and LST showed a diminishing negative correlation. The MLR reaffirmed the influence of precipitation and highlighted the impact of human activity on DTW and drought indicators effectiveness. High NDVI values indicated intensive groundwater pumping, while elevated LST contributed to DTW decrease due to increased evaporation rates caused by changes in crop types resulting from human actions. This study contributes to the understanding of the dynamic interactions between DTW, precipitation, and anthropogenic activities and gives insight to decision makers regarding irrigation strategies. https://www.acquesotterranee.net/acque/article/view/754climate changeLand Surface Temperature (LST)Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)precipitationMultiple Linear Regression (MLR)Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
spellingShingle Cherifa Hanene Kamelia Chemirik
Djelloul Baahmed
Rachid Nedjai
Djamel Boudjemline
Ikram Mahcer
The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
Acque Sotterranee
climate change
Land Surface Temperature (LST)
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
precipitation
Multiple Linear Regression (MLR)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
title The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
title_full The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
title_fullStr The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
title_full_unstemmed The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
title_short The use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater: application to Mostaganem Plateau, Northwest Algeria
title_sort use of geographic information systems and remote sensing to evaluate climate change effect on groundwater application to mostaganem plateau northwest algeria
topic climate change
Land Surface Temperature (LST)
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
precipitation
Multiple Linear Regression (MLR)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
url https://www.acquesotterranee.net/acque/article/view/754
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