Dynamics of the hydrographic network of the Ural River delta

Abstract

The delta of the Ural River, located in the Kazakhstan sector of the Caspian Sea, characterized by the adjacent coast and sea area, is one of the unstable territories that vary greatly relative to spatial time. The rise and fall of the Caspian Sea level are one of the main reasons for the change of the river delta, including the habitat of animals and birds in this region. Also, the inefficient use of natural resources has led to a sharp change in the physical and geographical location of the region. It is obvious that the hydrological changes in the river delta pose an additional danger to natural aquatic geosystems.

The direct and indirect influence of anthropogenic factors on the delta system of the Ural River causes changes in their morphology. The article considers studies of the latest evolution of the coastal system.