Terrain analyses of the KTMO indicates the prevalence of four units. These are the key terrain, the impeding terrain, the concealment areas, and the open desert plains. On the other hand, the degrees of fragility of KTMO are identified on the bases of the nature of surface sediments. In the present study, the mechanisms and the environmental consequences of the major war activities are assessed.
Emphasis is given to soil compaction by heavy military equipment.
To realize the objectives of this study, detailed field work was conducted in the desert of Kuwait during May 1992 to June 1997.