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Desertification in Western Rajasthan (India): Causes, Effects and Mitigation Measures

Tukur Umar Yusuf, Satish Kumar Ameta, Abdulwasiu Usman, Adamu Tukur & Yakubu Gambo Hamza · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Desertification is a type of land degradation in drylands whereby biological productivity is reduced due to natural or anthropogenic factors converting them more arid. Thus, it is emerging global environmental issues and problems, India inclusive. It is a threat for both human be...

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Assessment of Ground Water Quality (A Case Study of Mando, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State)

A. A. Ijah, E. J. Zakka, O. N. Oladele & O. E. Olagunju · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

This study shows the assessment of ground water quality in Mando Area of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A total of twenty (20) samples of water (Ten (10) bore-hole water samples and Ten (10) hand dug well water samples) were collected randomly from different locatio...

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Structures and Depth to Magnetic Source Assessment of Auchi Sheet 266, South-Eastern Nigeria

Mam D. Tawey, Ibrahim A. Adesoji & Ismail A. Garba · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

The current study was designed to provide a consistent and detailed understanding of the Structural disposition and magnetic source depth of Sheet 266, south-east Nigeria in the Auchi region by applying three source edge mapping techniques: horizontal gradient magnitude; tilt der...

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Physical and Chemical Water Quality of Cirata Reservoir in Cianjur Regency Area

Luthfi Widianto, Zahidah Hasan, Izza Mahdiana Aprilliani & Heti Herawati · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Cirata Reservoir is one of three reservoirs drained by the Citarum River. Cirata Reservoir is included in the category of multipurpose reservoir, where in addition to being used as hydropower, this reservoir is also used as a means of fisheries and tourism activities. Fish cultiv...

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A Geotechnical and Environmental Risk Assessment of Two Gully Erosion Sites in Nkwoegwu Autonomous Community, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria

Kenneth Ojeaga, Ebuka Uzoije & Osazuwa Clinton Ekhator · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Gully erosion sites are increasingly becoming a threat to environmental sustainability, leading to severe environmental hazards. This study investigates the geotechnical and environmental risk assessment of two gully erosion sites in Nkwoegwu, Abia state. Four (4) Soil samples we...

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Considerations on the Philatelic Testimony of the Maramureș Mining Activity (I)

Alexandru Leonard Pop, Bogdan-Vasile Cioruța & Mirela Coman · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

It is well known that on the entire territory of Maramureş County (Romania), from East to West, there were and still are important deposits of gold-silver and copper ores, as well as lead and zinc ores. The geological and geomorphological specificity of the Maramures mining area...

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An Estimation of Erodibility Status of Some Selected Arable Lands Using Nomographic Chart Method in Yola South, Adamawa State Nigeria

A. A. Sadiq · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Aim: To estimate the soil erodibility status of some selected arable lands in Yola South using Nomograpic chart curve method. Place and Duration of Study: Arable lands of Yola south LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria during 2019-2020 seasons. Methodology: Biophysical features of the s...

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Heavy Metal and Physicochemical Analysis of Well Water from Selected Areas in Wamakko Community, Sokoto State, Nigeria

S. Salihu & N. B. Muhammad · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Aim: This research is aimed at investigating the heavy metals levels and physicochemical properties of well water from Wamakko community, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Study Design: Twelve (12) well water samples were collected from four different areas (A, B, C and D) in Wamakko commun...

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Causative Mechanism of the January 2018 m 6.0 Bago Yoma Earthquake and a New Insight into the Nature of Bago Yoma Mountain Building in Myanmar

Hla Hla Aung · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

The 2000 km long, and approximately 200 km wide elongated tectonic zone in Myanmar has been wedged between the northward moving India plate on the west and southeasterly extruding Indochina plate on the east. The tectonic setting between these moving rigid plates and the highly o...

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Modification of Zoeppritz Equations and Its Implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration: A Case Study of an Onshore Niger Delta Sedimentary Basin

Balogun Ayomide & Adekunle Sofolabo · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2020

Zoeppritz equations are used to determine the reflection coefficient against the angle curves, which are often valid only for small seismic parameter changes across reflectors, but generally inaccurate close to the critical angle. These inaccuracies affect the quality of amplitud...

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