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Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)
Abstract
Mineralogy of the Suspended Sediment in the Tigris, Euphrates, and Shatt-al-Arab Rivers of Iraq, and the Recent History of the Mesopotamian Plain
Richard W. Berry (2), Gerald P. Brophy (3), Adnan Naqash (4)
ABSTRACT
Clay mineral fractions of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers show marked differences related to the nature of the provenance area. The Euphrates is richer in both chlorite and expandable lattice clays. All the suspension load of the two rivers is deposited prior to entering the Persian Gulf. Minimum sediment accumulation in the lower Mesopotamian Plain is 0.1 cm/year, but if restricted to the marsh areas is 1.0 cm/year. Downwarp to form the present plain began in upper Miocene and is presently continuing. Marginal upwarping has occurred since human habitation of the region.
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