Geochemical Investigation of Quaternary Sabkha Sediments in the Sirte Basin, North Central Libya

Authors

  • Osama Rahil Shaltami Benghazi University, Libyan Centre for Sustainable Development Researches Author
  • Hamza Al Matoni University of Bright Star Author
  • Ramzi Salem University of Bright Star Author
  • Mustafa A. Ben Hkoma Libyan Centre for Studies and Researches of Sciences and Environment Technology Author
  • Aisha Alshabani Libyan Centre for Studies and Researches of Sciences and Environment Technology Author

Keywords:

Geochemistry, Sabkha Sediments, Depositional Environment, Paleoweathering, Paleoclimate, Maturity, Paleoproductivity, Sirte Basin, Libya

Abstract

In this study, the depositional environment, paleoweathering, paleoclimate, maturity, and paleoproductivity of the sediments of Sabkhat Wadi Matratin, As Sabkha Al Kabirah, Sabkhat Al Uwayjah, Sabkhat Ghuzayil, Sabkhat Zaqqut, Hatiyat Al Muhayriqah, Hatiyat Muraq, Hatiyat Jabbanah, and Qarat Suhub were appraised based on the major oxide concentrations. The results showed that the studied sediments were deposited in a suboxidized marine environment with noteworthy terrestrial input. The arid conditions prevailed during the deposition. It's possible that the sediments have been somewhat weathered or are extremely fresh. The immaturity of the sediments is a defining feature. There was variation in the paleoproductivity from low to high.

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Published

2025-11-20

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Volume (13), Issue (2), December 2025

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Geochemical Investigation of Quaternary Sabkha Sediments in the Sirte Basin, North Central Libya. (2025). Libya Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 13(2). https://www.ljast.ly/journalv2/index.php/journalv2/article/view/24