Studying the impact of seismic activity on changes in the chemical elements of the Water of the dams (Rastan, Taldo, Salhab, and Abu Baara)

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between seismic activity and changes in the water properties of the Rastan, Taldo, Salhab, and Abu Baara dams, using data

from a number of chemical element analyses of the water in the four dam reservoirs between 2020 and 2024, and linking them to seismic events that occurred during that time  period. Events with magnitudes equal to or greater than 3.4 were  examined. The results showed sharp changes in electrical conductivity, while ammonia generally decreased, while pH remained relatively stable. Oxygen, the oxygen needed to oxidize organic and inorganic materials, temperature, and nitrate levels increased slightly.