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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Occurrence of polymetallic mineralized pegmatite at Wadi El Sheih granite, Central Eastern Desert, Egypt |
| Country | : | Egypt |
| Authors | : | Sherif Kharbish || Mohamed F. Raslan || Mona M. Fawzy || Mohamed M. El Dabe || Mai M. Fathy |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902010118  |
Abstract: Uncommon presence of rare-metal mineralization is recorded in the mineralized pegmatite injected in Wadi El Sheih older granitoids at the central Eastern Desert of Egypt. The studied mineralization was found as distinguishable megascopic crystals of economic minerals scattered within the pegmatitic bodies. Detailed mineralogical and chemical investigation were carried out using microscopic examinations, x-ray diffraction (XRD),scanning electron microscope (SEM) providing with energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and x-ray fluorescence (XRF). These studies revealed the presence of several valuable minerals such as euxenite-(Y), fergusonite-(Y), allanite-(Ce), and xenotime-(Y), in addition to uranothorite and zircon. Accordingly, the mineralized Wadi El Sheih pegmatite can be considered as a promising target ore for its rare metal mineralization that includes mainly Nb, Ta, Y, U, Th, and REE together with Zr and Hf.
Keywords: Rare-metal pegmatite; Euxenite-(Y); Fergusonite-(Y);Allanite-(Ce);Wadi El Sheih older granitoids
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Integrated watershed studies of Naigaon Odha (sub tributary) of Karha River, Purandhar taluka, Pune –A case study |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sandeep A. Meshram || Sumedh R. Warghat |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902011928 |
Abstract: Water is a key driver of economic and social development and is one of the fundamental elements in sustaining the integrity of the natural environment. It is the major renewable resource amongst the various natural resources. Water being an vital constituent for all life supporting processes, its assessment, conservation, development and management is of great concern for all those who manage, facilitate and utilize, issues related to water resources development and management .These studies should not be carried out in isolation but should be coupled and inter-related with other human activities. The water shed programmes would benefit immensely from systematic hydro geological studies as groundwater resources form an important aspect in most watershed development programmes (Kulkarni, 1998). Effective watershed management can prevent community water shortages, poor water quality, flooding and erosion. The expense of undertaking watershed management is far less than the cost of future remediation......
Keywords: watershed, Morphometry, social changes; sustainability.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Analysis of High Resolution Airborne Magnetic Studies for Curie Depth, Heat Flow and Geothermal Energy Potentials over Parts of Southeastern Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Nwokeabia, Charity Nkiru || Ibe, Kalu Kalu || Ibeneme, Sabinus Ikechukwu || Orji, Chikwendu Emenike || Adikwu, Stephen Onum |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902012942 |
Abstract: Airborne magnetic dataset Studies were carried out in parts of Southeastern Nigeria. The study area is bounded by latitudes 5o00' N and 6o30' N and longitudes 7o00' E and 8o30' E, covering an area extent of about 27,225km2. Airborne magnetic data covering the study area was acquired, processed, and interpreted with the aim of appraising geothermal potential in the study area. Various data enhancement techniques were carried out on the magnetic data in order to filter unwanted signals. Analysis such as sediment thickness, Curie point Depth, Geothermal gradient and heat flow of the study area were carried out. The Curie Point Depth obtained in the study area ranges from 5699.183 to 20156.59km with the shallow depth at Ugep, Afikpo, and Ezeagu. Geothermal gradient within the study area ranges from 28.757 and 83.0980ckm-1. Heat flow ranges from 71.936m wm-2 to 207.746mwm-2. The result reveals that, the Curie Point Depth varies inversely with heat flow. This shows that heat flow in the study area decreases with increases in curie depth. Airborne Magnetic, Curie Point Depth, Geothermal Gradient, Heat flow, Southeastern Nigeria.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Magnetic Anomaly Investigation in Abia State and Environs for Mineral and Hydrocarbon Exploration |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Azunna, Daniel E. || Chukwu, Godwill U. || Igboekwe, Magnus U. || Ijeh, Boniface I. |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902014348 |
Abstract: Magnetic studies was conducted in Abia State and parts of Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Benue states covering an area of about 48,400 km2 and lies between latitude 50 0'N to 700'N and 700'E to 800'E. Eight data sheets of aeromagnetic survey with sheet numbers; 287 (Nsukka), 288 (Igumale), 301 (Udi), 302 (Nkalagu), 312 (Okigwe), 313 (Afikpo), 321 (Aba) and 322 (Ikot-Ekpene) were obtained from the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency and analysed to obtain the Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) and the Source Parameter Imaging (SPI) of the study area. Results of the analyses show that the magnetic intensity in the study area ranges from -102.8 nT to 145.6 nT while the source.......
Keywords: Magnetic Anomaly, Mineral, hydrocarbon, Total Magnetic Intensity, Source Parameter Imaging..
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Assessment of Seasonal Concentration of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediments of Lapai /Agaie Reservoir |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Samuel Ibbi IBRAHIM || Matthew Tersoo TSEPAV || Sode-Shinni Evelyn Zainab |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902014959 |
Abstract: The concentrations of ten heavy metals (Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Co, Cd, Ni, Pb, Hg and Zn) were investigated from the water and sediments samples of Lapai/Agaie reservoir during the dry and rainy seasons so as to monitor seasonal effects. Atomic absorption spectrometry was used due to its advantage of being highly specific, availability and selectivity. The results obtained showed that concentrations of Mn, Cr, Cd, Ni, Hg and Pb in the samples during the periods of investigation slightly exceeded the WHO recommended limits but mostly within limits of sub-lethal effect. However, the concentrations of Zn, Cu, Co and Fe in the samples were below the recommended maximum permissible levels. Samples of sediments generally recorded the highest concentrations of heavy metals for both dry and rainy season as compared to water samples. Constant monitoring of heavy metals and control program should be instituted in the reservoir to protect the people using the dam as a source of water for domestic and agricultural purposes..
Keywords: Heavy metals, concentration, seasonal variation, Lapai/Agaie reservoir
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Etude des Perturbations du Déplacement des Bornes Magnétiques du Globe Terrestre vu du Sud-Kivu en RDC |
| Country | : | Congo |
| Authors | : | Justin MUDEKUZA CHIBWANA || Albert KABASELE YENGAYENGA |
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: | 10.9790/0990-0902016065 |
Abstract: Résumé : Contexte : Boussoles, GPS, système de guidage des avions, tous dépendent du pôle Nord magnétique. Mais ce Nord magnétique se déplace très rapidement sur l'échelle mondial depuis les années 1980 et atteint 50km par an au point que les scientifique se demande si ça ne va pas nous amener rapidement vers une inversion des pôles et ainsi perturber le fonctionnement normale de la communication, l'électricité et créer des maladies chez les êtres vivants. Matériel et méthodes : on a utilisé le Satellite NOAA et le GPS pour obtenir les données mensuelles des Déclinaison et Inclinaison sur une période allant de 1920 à 2020........
Keywords: Pole reversal, perturbation, Magnetic declination, Magnetic tilt, magnetic pole
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