The damming of the Nile river and its effects on the hydrographic conditions and circulation pattern in the southeastern Mediterranean and the Suez Canal

Abstract

         The psysical effects and dynamic consequences in the Eastern Mediterra­nean and the Suez Canal resulting from thee damming of the Nile River have been determined. Changes in temperature, salinity, density and transparency have been noted. The number of water masses has been reduced from five to four and changes in the circulation pattern have been noted. A change in the current regime in the Suez Canal occurred after damming of the Nile River.