Sand Dunes in Kuwait, Morphometric and Chemical Characteristics

AbstractThere are around 2,304 sand dunes scattered within seven dune fields in Kuwait. The longest barchanoid chain dune in Kuwait is 2400 m and 900 m. All the dunes in Kuwait were mapped, sampled, and analyzed. This chapter passes through dunes in Kuwait covering the following: The dunes mapping. The dune migrations using satellite images. The chemical properties include Mineralogical properties. X-ray diffraction (major and minor trace elements). Micro-inclusions within Aeolian particles. The physical properties include The particle size analysis. Statistical properties. Particle micro-features. BET surface area. Perimeter and diameter. This chapter covers all aspects regarding sand dunes in Kuwait; therefore, this chapter will be a key reference for future studies tackling aeolian landforms in Kuwait and regional areas.