Recent Advancements from Aquifers to Skies in Hydrogeology, Geoecology, and Atmospheric Sciences: Proceedings of the 2nd MedGU, Marrakesh 2022 (Volume 1) (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)

About the Conference
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Hydrology, Groundwater and Water Resource Management
Eigenvector Method for Demarcation of Groundwater Potential Zones on a Gridded Domain
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
3D Geological Modeling of Saïss Basin (Northern Morocco)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusions
	References
Deep-Circulating Salty-Fluids in Cambrils del Pirineu (Pyrenees, NE Iberian)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System for Groundwater Management Under Climate Change: Application to Mornag Plain in Tunisia
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Region of Interest: The Mornag Plain
		2.2	Data Understanding and Preprocessing
	3	Artificial Intelligence for Groundwater Level Modeling
	4	Results and Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
Groundwater Pollution Risk Mapping Using Index Methods (North-East Tunisia)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Groundwater Dynamics in the Haouz Plain: Analysis of the Interactions Between Vegetation, Water and Climate Data
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Modeling CO2 Geological Storage and CO2-Circulated Geothermal Harvest in a Heterogeneous Reservoir in North Oman
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology and Modeling
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Hydrogeological and Hydrogeochemical Characterization of the Aquifer System of Regueb (Central Tunisia)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Site Description
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Hydrodynamics of the Mio-Plio-Quaternary Aquifer
		3.2	Hydrochemistry
	4	Conclusions
	References
Chemical and Isotopes Indicators of Mixing Between Multilayered Aquifer Systems of Tadla Plain, Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Material and Methods
		2.1	Environmental Settings
		2.2	Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Physico-Chemical Characterization
		3.2	Isotopes Characterization
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
Mixing Processes in Wells Tapping Confined Aquifers: Quality and Risks Assessments for Public Drinking Water Supply
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
The Geothermal Systems of the Vallès Fault (NE of Spain): Fracture Network Characterization and Weathering Patterns
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Fracturing in the Vallès Fault Zone
		3.2	Geochemical Signature of Vallès Surficial and Thermal Waters
	4	Conclusion
	References
Preliminary Evaluation of the Geothermal Influence on the Hydrogeochemistry of Rhodopes’ Coastal Aquifer (NE Greece)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Lithium Contents in Non-marine Salty Springs
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Contribution to the Hydrogeochemical and Bacteriological Knowledge of the Aquifer Systems of the EL Oued Area (Northern Rif, Morocco)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Geochemical Facies and Parentage
		3.2	Water Quality
	4	Conclusion
	References
Assessment of Groundwater Salinization Using Combined Hydrogeochemical Tools: The Case of Rhodope Aquifer (NE Greece)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Geostatistical Mapping of Piezometric Levels: Case Study of Chaouia Coastal Aquifer, Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Estimation of Water Level
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Assessing Extreme Monthly Runoff Over an Arid Basin Through Reanalysis Datasets
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Relative Error and Peaks
		3.2	Datasets Comparison
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Potential of Support Vector Machine Fed by ERA5 for Predicting Daily Discharge in the High Atlas of Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Input Selection
		3.2	Daily Discharge Simulation
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Toward a Better Consideration of Hydro-Meteorological Information for Flash-Flood Crisis Management Through Machine Learning Models
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Decision Records
		3.2	Surveys and Rankings of Bulletins
		3.3	Observations
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Analysis of the Hydrological Regime of the Congo River in Brazzaville and Its Impact on Navigation
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Improving Agro-ecosystems Resilience in Water Limited Areas Through Smart Irrigation Management: Economic Analysis at the Farm Level
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Results
		3.1	Yields Increase and Water Productivity
		3.2	Energy Use
		3.3	Increase of Farmer’s Income
		3.4	Resilience Towards Market Prices Fluctuations
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Hydrologic Response to Land Use Change in the Kifisos Experimental Sub-Basin, Athens, Greece
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Application of a Decision Support Tool to Assist Water Governance Within a Water-Stressed Area: Case of the Souss Basin, Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Study Area
	3	Modeling Approach
	4	Results and Discussion
		4.1	Streamflow Simulation
		4.2	Water Demand
	5	Conclusions
	References
Biogeochemistry, Geobiology and Geoecology
Oceanographic Investigation for Sustainable Development of Algaculture with an Ecosystem Approach in Sidi Rahal Marine Coast (Morocco)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Bottom Sediment Survey and Bathymetry of Sidi Rahal Chatai
		3.2	Marine Macroalgal Biodiversity of Sidi Rahal Chatai
		3.3	Water Features from Sidi Rahal Chatai
		3.4	Water Features from Sidi Rahal Chatai
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
Assessment of Soil Factors Influencing Productivity of Fish Ponds Under Two Contrast Agro-ecological Regions
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Compliance with WHO and FAO Standards for Treated Water from the Nouaceur and Mediouna’s Wastewater Treatment Plants for Reuse in Watering and Irrigation
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Description of the Study Site
		2.2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Physicochemical Characterization of Treated Water
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Analysis of Perchlorate in Aquatic Food and Evaluation of Human Exposure
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussions
	5	Conclusion
	References
Degraded Arid Soil Reclamation for Cotton Cultivation Using Organic Waste Amendments
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Lysimeters and Soil
		2.2	Soil Amendments
		2.3	Sowing, Irrigation, and Analytical Methods
		2.4	Data Analysis
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Effects of Date Palm Residues Derived Biochar on GHG Emissions and NO3-N Leaching in Urea-Fertilized Desert Soil
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
The Spatial Structure of Vegetation Cover of Abrau Peninsula (Northwestern Caucasus)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Influence of Long-Term Mineral Fertilization on Soil Microbiota, Organic Matter Content and CO2 Emissions
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Evapotranspiration and Maize Productivity Characteristics Under Soil Erosion Control Technologies on Sloped Terrains
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Biodiversity and Conservation of Sub-Mediterranean Landscapes of the North-Western Caucasus
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Mercury Concentrations in Coastal Heath Forests of Peninsular Malaysia
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	Table 1
	References
Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences
Improved Navigation Based on Received Signal Quality Monitoring (RSQM)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology and Field Experimentation
	3	Results
	4	Conclusion
	References
Space Analog’s Searching to Improve Deterministic Forecasting Using Analog Ensemble Method Over Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Data and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Global TEC Response to the November 2021 Geomagnetic Storm
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Data and Methodology
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Induced Impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation and Haze Events on Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) in the Tropical Climate of Borneo Island
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Accurate Monitoring and Timely Prediction of Ionospheric Scintillation Using Support Vector Machine
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Results
	4	Conclusion
	References
Observations of Fireballs with the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Fireball Statistics
		3.2	Analysis Result
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Accurate, Stable, and SI-Traceable Reference Gas Mixtures of VOCs Relevant for Climate at Atmospheric Levels
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Gravimetric method—Oxygenated VOC (Oxy-VOC) RGMs
		2.2	Dynamic method—Terpene RGMs
		2.3	Cryo-Filling method—Halogenated VOC RGMs
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Statistical Evaluation of the Distribution of PM10 and NO2 in the Ambient Air Due to Urban Forms: A Case Study in the Agglomeration of Cergy-Pontoise
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Monitoring Network and Site
		2.2	Statistical Processing of Data
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Spatial Classification of the Air Quality Monitoring Site
		3.2	Spatial and Temporal Variability of NO2 Pollution
		3.3	Spatial and Temporal Variability of PM10 Pollution
	4	Conclusions
	References
Heat Content from Gliders and Satellites: Eastern Mediterranean Case Study
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Non-stationary Similarity in Trends of Seasonal and Monthly Rainfall in the Tuscan Apennine Alps (Middle Italy)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Geography of the Study Area
		2.2	Data Collection and Analysis Procedures
	3	Results
		3.1	Descriptive Analysis and Association of Annual Rainfall Series
		3.2	Grouping of Seasonal and Monthly Rainfall in the Study Area: Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering
		3.3	Spectral Fourier Analysis
		3.4	Non-stationary Association of Monthly Rainfall Series Among the Study Sites
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Evaluation of Statistical and Deep Learning Methods for Short-Term Weather Forecasting in Semi-arid Regions
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
		2.1	Study Area and Data
		2.2	Statistical Models
		2.3	Deep Learning Models
		2.4	Baseline Approach
	3	Results and Discussions
	4	Conclusion
	References
Impact of Air Pollution on the Incidence and Health Risk of Adolescents
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Bromide Variability in Wet Atmospheric Precipitation at a Coastal Location in Southwestern Europe
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Bromide Variations in the Wet Precipitation Influenced by the Westerlies
		3.2	Influence of Atmospheric Trajectories on Major [Br−] Peaks
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Using the Support Vector Machine Classification to Identify Water Masses in the Western Alboran Sea
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Data and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Glider Transect Data
		3.2	Glider Transect Classification
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Comparative Study of Boussinesq Wave Module and Potential Swell Theory in Calculating the Port Agitation: Case of Moroccan Atlantic Façade
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
		2.1	Analysis of the Wave Signal and Choice of Simulation Scenarios
		2.2	Hydrodynamic Model and Model Setup
	3	Results
		3.1	Comparison of MIKE 21 BW and MIKE 21 EMS
		3.2	Agitation Simulation
		3.3	Investigating a Solution
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
Ocean Observing Systems on Board Fishing and Cargo Vessels
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	The Portuguese Ocean Observing System (OBSERVA.PT)
	3	Materials and Methods
	4	Results and Discussion
	5	Conclusions
	References
The Risk of Marine Submersion Along the Ain Sbâa Coastline with a Maximum Tide and Pessimiste Scenario of Sea Level Rise (Atlantic, Morocco)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Study Area
	3	Material and Methods
	4	Result
	5	Discussion
	6	Conclusion
	References
Numerical Simulation of the Nador Lagoon by the Lattice Boltzmann Method
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Brief Presentation of Shallow Water Equation and the LBM
		2.1	Governing Equations for Lagoon Flows
		2.2	Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM)
	3	Numerical Test for Nador Lagoon
	4	Conclusion
	Nomenclature
	References
Causes and Impacts of Global Change
Aerosol Monitoring and Radiative Forcing Assessment in Southwestern Iberia
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
What is and What Will Be? The Future of Climate Through Climate Modelling: A Study from Sub-tropical Region (Pakistan)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Aerosol Forcing Dominating Late-Summer Precipitation Change Over East Asia's Transitional Climatic Zone in CMIP6 Model Simulation
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Data and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
The Chemistry of Precipitation in Forest Regions Under Anthropogenic Pressure
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Investigating the Relationship Between Water Vapor and Precipitation in Northern Africa
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Correlation About Average IWVs, SPI-6, and SPI-12
		3.2	The Tendency in SPI-6 and SPI-12 on Related IWVs
	4	Conclusion
	References
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Extreme Precipitation Characteristics for Prairie Region of Canada
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Data and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Predicting Rainfall Onset and Cessation Within the West African Sahel Region Using Echo State Network
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Ice Nuclei Activity in Stalagmites: A Case Study of Medieval Climate Optimum and Little Ice Age Periods
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
		4.1	MCO Versus LIA Results
		4.2	Boiled Versus Un-boiled Results
	5	Conclusion
	References
Statistical Analysis of Climate Variability and Prediction of Rainfall in Morocco
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
	3	Experiments
	4	Conclusion
	References
Spatial Variability of Summer Droughts and Heatwaves in Southern Canada
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methodology
		2.1	The Effective Drought Index (EDI)
	3	Results
		3.1	Distribution of Daily Droughts in Canada
		3.2	Maximum Temperature and Heatwaves Frequency
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Fire Weather Anomalies Previous and During Large Forest Fires—A Comparison Between Mt. Carmel and Judean Hills
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
		2.1	Study Area and Data
		2.2	Data Analysis
	3	Results and Discussion
	4	Conclusion
	References
Hydrogeological and Climatic Risks: The Emblematic Case of an Exceptional Debris Flow in Central Apennines (Italy)
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Significant Debris-Flow Phenomena and Zoning
		3.2	Monitoring Data
	4	Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Landslide Susceptibility Analysis with Artificial Neural Networks Used in a GIS Environment
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Mitigation of Climate Change Through Using Renewable Energy in Afghanistan
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods and Materials
	3	Results and Discussion
		3.1	Current Energy System and Renewable Energy Resources Potential
		3.2	Annual CO2 Emission
		3.3	Renewable Energy, Climate Change Mitigation, and Sustainability
	4	Conclusion
	References
Assessment of the Potential of Renewable Energy with Bias Correction Due to Climate Change Over South Asia Using Global Atlas Dataset
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Methods
	3	Results
		3.1	Energy Potential Calculations
		3.2	Wind Energy Yield
		3.3	Photovoltaic Power Potential Yield
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References
Mapping the Shoreline Evolution in Response to Sea Level Rise Along Agadir Bay, Morocco: Geospatial and Empirical Approach
	Abstract
	1	Introduction
	2	Materials and Methods
	3	Results
	4	Discussion
	5	Conclusion
	References