Climatic prediction of the terrestrial and coastal areas of Iraq |
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| Authors: | Salih Muhammad Awadh Luma M R Ahmad |
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| Institution: | 1. Earth Science Department, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
2. Atmospheric Department, College of Science, University of Al-Mustansiriya, Baghdad, Iraq
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| Abstract: | Climatic data from four meteorological stations in Iraq (Mosul, Baghdad, Basra, and Rutba) were obtained. The recorded temperature data since 1960 till 2007 and rainfall and evaporation data since 1960 till 2008 and 1970 till 2008, respectively, were used and interpreted. This study showed an increase in temperature of about 5°C/47?years and an increase in evaporation rate with a decrease in the rainfall rate. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere appears to be a factor controlling climate change. Basra climate, due to its location which is nearest to the Arabian Gulf, is expressed as a coastal climate and has a different behavior from Mosul, Baghdad, and Rutba, which are considered as terrestrial climates. |
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