Dubai is considered one of the top 10 tourist attractions, namely to experience seeing the tallest tower in the world The Burj Khalifa. Its unique geography of its map and rocks have rarely been studied.
Dubai Spatial Reference:
Sand geological processes that formed the area:
Sand that covers the UAE from the Arabian gulf coast is a recent, intriguing feature than the oil-producing rocks of the ancient Arabian landmass. Oil and gas producing rocks are not exposed to the surface used for drilling.
There are different sources of sand based on color and composition. White sand is composed mainly of calcium carbonate which is found near the coast. On the other hand, the coating process through quartz and crystals can be found inland. For example, black sand can be found from igneous rocks in the Hajar mountains to the left. On September 16 class we learned about triangular formation in mountains. I believe the Hajar Mountains have triangular formations on the tip.
Landscape: Rocks Rocks and minerals can only be found in the outskirts of the country, particularly in the north. There is a wide variety of rocks found. These include:
- Metamorphic rocks such as marble and slate
- Sedimentary rocks such as sandstone and limestone
Limestone is highly applicable in the industry. In 2008, the UAE produced over 200,000 tonnes of limestone valued at over US$20 million to meet industrial demand.
Links used:
http://www.alshindagah.com/shindagah75/a_peak_into_the_past.htm
http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/19398/1/Rock_resources_of_UAE_poster.pdf
http://www.dubai.com/v/geography/
http://www.uaeinteract.com/uaeint_misc/teanh/005over.pdf
