The present study is an attempt to find out the origin, occurrence and distribution of fluoride content in deep aquifers of Ambalapuzha river basin of Ambalapuzha Taluk. Comparison of the past tube well data with present data, at various localities of the study area shows a drast...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/17174
The work documents a vulnerability study of coastal aquifers based on Groundwater Pollution Potential Index (GWPPI). The parameters used in GWPPI include Lithofacies (L), aquifer thickness (b), Transmissivity (T), Storativity (S), Static Water Level (SWL), Total Dissolved solids...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22994
Aims: The potential of limestone ash for the improvement of some geotechnical properties of Laterite soils for construction purposes was evaluated. The assessment involved the determination of the engineering properties of Laterite soil in its natural state as well as when mixed...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22042
Forest resources has experienced natural and anthropogenic pressure various adverse effects manifested by their continued degradation over the years in the district of Gaoua. This degradation is continuing in spite of policies and many investments aiming at changing this dynamics...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23091
Groundwater is the main source of drinking water for many small agricultural communities. Nitrate concentration in groundwater is a major problem in Nira River basin area, which is mainly due to the run off or seepage of chemical fertilizers from the agricultural field. A total o...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23309
Groundwater is one of the natural resource with the potential for domestic, agricultural and industrial consumption. Groundwater quality of bore well water of Baramati city has undergone degradation due to anthropogenic and some natural factors. Groundwater samples were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23220
Drainage basin morphometric information is very important in any undertaking to control incidence of flooding in an area. In the present study, morphometrc analysis using remote sensing and GIS techniques have been carried out to examine the flood potentials of the Mayogwoi river...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23379
Over the last three decades, soil erosion phenomenon has grown to be the most serious and significant geo-environmental problem in Morocco as in the whole Mediterranean area. As a matter of fact, it damages both soil functions and quality, not to mention the magnification of the...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/20061
Water and sediment samples were collected along river Ilaje in the Ondo coastal area of Nigeria during the dry and wet season. Water analysis was carried out by using standard methods for the examination of water and waste water, water and sediment samples were digested and analy...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22413
Geo-spatial techniques play a vital role in hydrological investigations that are needed for proper management of drainage basins. This study aimed to determine and characterize tropical river basin for its suitability for diverse use and sustainable agro-economic development usin...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22438