Applied remote sensing technique, and GIS to choose suitable Geopark in south east Iraq

Abstract

Sentinel satellite images are enhanced using Erdas-2014 and analyzed by GIS techniques to distinguish the main geological features in the study area. The enhancement process and correct satellite image with Topography, Geomorphology, and Lithology characterize for landscape classify. GIS method environmental, geological, hydrological, and topographic analysis .to identified and assess the suitable location of Geopark in the eastern masian area. This study shows the east misan area has many suitable sites that can be developed as Geopark. By GIS method can choose the suitable Geopark that achieves the basic requirements set by UNESCO for the establishment of Geopark. It includes The existence of wildlife or watery Presence of geological, geophysical, or hydrological factors Hydrogeology is of importance in the region, and high Geodiversity, the area is of importance to ecotourism, The presence of archaeological sites in the region.