%0 Journal Article
%T Analyzing Oil Spill Dynamics along the Sudanese Coast Using Web GNOME Modeling
%A Mahmoud Elmahi
%A Giri Raj Kattel
%A Ibrahem M. Abdallah
%A Boufeniza Redouane Larbi
%A Monzer Hamadalnel
%A Chabi Nacira
%A El Rhadiouini Charafa
%A Yeboah Emmanuel
%A Ahmed Almahi
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 4
%P 1-26
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111492
%X Oil spills pose significant threats to aquatic ecosystems, necessitating the de-velopment of accurate predictive models to assess their impact and guide emergency response efforts. This study investigates the potential consequences of oil spills along the Sudanese coast, using the Web GNOME model to simu-late two hypothetical scenarios during the winter and summer.  The analysis reveals the decisive influence of wind, water currents and temperature on oil spill paths and weathering processes. Winter simulations showed a worrying trend, with spilled oil reaching islands and beaches, while summer scenarios showed minimal risks due to relatively weak and variable wind patterns. We found that the evaporation rates exceeded 60% in both scenarios, while dis-persion remained modest. Emulsification processes resulted in a significant in-crease in the water content in oil molecules within 120 hours of spill initiation. Although this study provides valuable insights into emergency response plan-ning, limitations in the current models still hinder a comprehensive under-standing of oil spill dynamics, particularly with respect to wave-induced frag-mentation. Further research using diverse spill models is warranted to improve predictive capabilities and enhance response strategies in the Red Sea region. This study underscores the urgent need to take proactive measures to mitigate potential pollution impacts on Sudanese coastal areas and neighboring islands.
%K Oil Spill
%K Web GNOME Model
%K ADIOS2 Model
%K Sudanese Coastlines
%K Red Sea
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6821413