Plate Tectonics-
Chad sits on two plate tectonics, which are the Arabian Plate, and the African Plate. These plate tectonics have created many volcanoes throughout Africa, but only four in Chad. The four volcanoes are Tarso Toh, Tarso Tousside, Tarso Voon, and Emi Koussi.
Chad has several Natural disasters but the two main ones are floods and droughts. From the years of 1980-2010 there was an occurrence of 20 floods and droughts, affecting a number of 152,754 people each year, and killing an average of 139 people each year.
There are several physical features in Chad, such as the Aloba Arch, the Dentelled Arch, the Djoula Oued Arch, the Five Arch Rock, the Aorounga Crater, and the Gweni-Fada crader.
(volcanolive.com)
Chad has several Natural disasters but the two main ones are floods and droughts. From the years of 1980-2010 there was an occurrence of 20 floods and droughts, affecting a number of 152,754 people each year, and killing an average of 139 people each year.
There are several physical features in Chad, such as the Aloba Arch, the Dentelled Arch, the Djoula Oued Arch, the Five Arch Rock, the Aorounga Crater, and the Gweni-Fada crader.
(volcanolive.com)
Climate-
There are three main climate zones in Chad. The first one is the subtropical zone, which is located in the southern area of Chad. The subtropical zone has a wet season from May to November, and a dry season from September to April. The second zone is the Swahilian Zone, which is located in the Central area of Chad. The Sahelian Zone has a longer dry season and a shorter wet season. The third zone is the Saharan Zone, which is located in the Northern area of Chad. The Saharan Zone is the hot and arid zone which receives little to no rain at all.
The climate change continues to cause desertification and worsen the supply of water. People in Chad continue to struggle to find the 15-20 liters of water that is needed for a daily use, instead only finding 5-6 liters. The one thing that has been most affected by the desertification, is Lake Chad. The volume of Lake Chad has reduced to a tenth of what it was in the 1960's. About half a century ago Lake Chad was 20,000 km sq. After the recurring of droughts in the 1970's and 1980's Lake Chad shrank to about 2,000 km sq.
The climate change continues to cause desertification and worsen the supply of water. People in Chad continue to struggle to find the 15-20 liters of water that is needed for a daily use, instead only finding 5-6 liters. The one thing that has been most affected by the desertification, is Lake Chad. The volume of Lake Chad has reduced to a tenth of what it was in the 1960's. About half a century ago Lake Chad was 20,000 km sq. After the recurring of droughts in the 1970's and 1980's Lake Chad shrank to about 2,000 km sq.
(theguardian.com)
Water Cycle-
In Chad the climate is changing constantly, causing immediate and long term affects on water resources such as droughts, flooding, poor water quality in both above water and underground water systems, precipitation disorders, along with water vapor disorder. This climate change has had an affect on economic and social impacts such as heath and food insecurity, vulnerability to individual countries, geographical position, and the ability to adapt and migrate to the changes. (ourplanet.com)
Lake Chad is one of the major water resources in Chad. Lake Chad is economically important, providing water for more than 68 million people in three surrounding countries, not including Chad. One of the major water projects that is in the thinking process is the Water Transfer Project from the Ubangi River to Lake Chad. This project is a restoration of Lake Chad strategy. (cblt.org)
Lake Chad is one of the major water resources in Chad. Lake Chad is economically important, providing water for more than 68 million people in three surrounding countries, not including Chad. One of the major water projects that is in the thinking process is the Water Transfer Project from the Ubangi River to Lake Chad. This project is a restoration of Lake Chad strategy. (cblt.org)
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Natural Resources-
Natural Resources in Chad are; Petroleum which is unexploited but exploration under way, Uranium, Natron, Kaolin, Fish from Lake Chad, Gold, Limestone, Sand, Gravel and Salt. (factmonster.com) As Chad exports these items they are getting $3.865 billion. (factmonster.com)
In Chad, Oil and Agricultural is what runs the economy. More than 80% of Chad's population relies on the livelihood of its subsistence farming, livestock raising, and the oil provides the most of the export revenues. Chad relies on foreign assistance and foreign capitals for most of their public and private sectors investment. (cia.gov)
In Chad, Oil and Agricultural is what runs the economy. More than 80% of Chad's population relies on the livelihood of its subsistence farming, livestock raising, and the oil provides the most of the export revenues. Chad relies on foreign assistance and foreign capitals for most of their public and private sectors investment. (cia.gov)
Fun Facts-
Some of the agricultural products are Cotton, Sorghum, Millet, Peanuts, Rices, and Potatoes, and some of the industries are Oil, Cotton, Textiles, Meatpacking, Brewing, and Natron. (cia.gov)
