Utilization of GIS modeling in geoenvironmental studies of Qaroun Lake, El Fayoum Depression, Egypt

The land coverage change detection maps indicated the positive and negative changes in the lake area and its surroundings during the period of 1987-2000. The positive change in the area of the lake was about 12.63 km2 along the northern part of the lake, while the negative one was about 4.56 km2 in the southern parts. Based on the obtained results, some recommendations were presented to avoid the detrimental effects originated from the natural and human activities.