Dynamics of turbidity in gypsum-precipitating brines: The case of the Red Sea - Dead Sea project.

Authigenic processes in aqueous environments, such as mineral precipitation, can create turbidity which may have undesired effects on the natural environment and in industrial processes. Turbidity is often used to monitor such environments, as a mean to determine water quality and to follow the industrial processes. However, turbidity develops and grows or dissipates with time as the processes underlying its development advance.