Guelta
In this article, we will explore the topic of Guelta from different perspectives and approaches. Guelta is a very important issue today, as it affects a wide spectrum of people and contexts. Over the next few lines, we will analyze the importance of Guelta, its impact on society and some possible solutions or approaches to address this issue effectively. Through reflection and critical analysis, we will seek to better understand Guelta and its relevance in everyday life.
A guelta (Arabic: قلتة, also transliterated qalta or galta; Berber: agelmam) is a pocket of water that forms in drainage canals or wadis in the Sahara. The size and duration will depend on the location and conditions. It may last year-round through the dry season if fed by a source such as a spring. When a river (wadi) dries up, there may be pockets of water remaining along its course (c.f. oxbow lake). In Western Sahara, gueltas correspond to oases.
Some examples include Guelta d'Archei in Chad and Timia in Niger.
References
- ^ a b c d Gene E. Likens, ed. (2010). Lake Ecosystem Ecology: A Global Perspective. Academic Press. p. 269. ISBN 9780123820037. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
See also
- Billabong - term for a similar type of body of water in Australia
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