Also, the urban area increased
with varying paces of growth. In the period 1990–2000, the
urban area increased by 8.8% only, which is not surprising
considering the population increase. However, between
2000 and 2010, the urban area increased dramatically by
47.5%, due to the war which led to migration from Baghdad
(Iraq Capital) to Tikrit. This study proves that climate
change, desertification, and immigration due to wars were
the major roles in changing the environment.