Application of remote sensing techniques in lithologic mapping of Djanet Region, Eastern Hoggar Shield, Algeria

• Published in: Arabian journal of geosciences Vol. 13; no. 14
• Main Authors: Nemmour-Zekiri, Dalila, Oulebsir, Fatiha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.07.2020; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Arid regions; CAJG 2018 Topic 2; Colour; Earth and Environmental Science; Earth science; Earth Sciences; Exploitation; Geologic mapping; Geological mapping; Geological maps; Geology; Image contrast; Imagery; Landsat; Landsat satellites; Lithology; Mapping; Outcrops; Ratios; Remote sensing; Satellite imagery; Satellites; Spaceborne remote sensing; Spatial discrimination; Spatial resolution; Tectonics; Algeria; Djanet area; Eastern Hoggar; Remote sensing technique

Application of remotely sensed data in geological mapping has been the subject matter of many studies in the last decades. The optimal exploitation of high spatial resolution satellite imagery can contribute to the improvement of the geological map, particularly when it comes to mapping in arid and...