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Origin and Spatial Distribution of Fluoride in Aquifers of Ambalapuzha Basin, Alappuzha District, Kerala, South India

Aikara Varkey George, Ponnamma Narayanapillai Ajithkumar & Vadakkepurakkal Balakrishnan Rekha · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/17174

Groundwater Pollution Potential Index (GWPPI) as a Tool for Vulnerability Study of Coastal Plain Sand Aquifers of Calabar, South Eastern Nigeria

E. A. Amah, E. E. U. Ntekim & G. J. Udom · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22994

Enhancing Some Geotechnical Characteristics of Laterite Soils Using Limestone Ash Waste

Omotayo Ayeni · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22042

Paradigm Change for a Better Vegetation Management in a Context of Land-cover Deterioration: The Case of Gaoua District (Burkina Faso)

Yélézouomin Stéphane Corentin Somé, Rasmata Sondo & Dapola Evariste Constant Da · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23091

Spatio-temporal Variations in Nitrate in Bore Wells of Baramati Area, India

R. P. Dhok · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23309

Studies on Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking Purpose in Baramati City, India

R. P. Dhok · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23220

Morphometry and Flood in Small Drainage Basin: Case Study of Mayogwoi River Basin in Jalingo, Taraba State Nigeria

E. D. Oruonye · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23379

Water Erosion Risk Mapping and Materials Transfer in the Smir Dam Watershed (Northwestern Morocco)

Ahmed Raissouni, Lamiae Khali Issa, Khadija Ben Hamman Lech-Hab & Abdelkrim El Arrim · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/20061

Seasonal Variation in the Physico-chemical and Microbial Characterization of Sediment and Water Samples from Selected Areas in Ondo Coastal Region, Nigeria

Akinnawo Solomon, Abiola Christiana & Edward Olanipekun · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22413

Geo-spatial Analysis and Characterization of Jibwa Basin in Minna (Niger State, Nigeria) for Agricultural Suitability

Paul N. Ojukwu, Ezekiel O. Eguaroje, Abayomi T. Alaga, John O. Ogbole & Henry U. Okeke · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22438

Interdepedence and Variations of Earthquake Parameters on African Lithospheric Plate Using Gutenberg and Richter Relations

O. S. Hammed, M. O. Awoyemi, G. O. Badmus & O. O. Sanni · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The empirical variation of earthquake parameters such as frequency, focal depth and energy had been used in the past by seismologists to estimate the magnitude of large historic earthquakes from existing intensity maps. The Engineering geologists often need it to predict the inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/20050

Coastal Sand Dune Systems: Location, Formation, Morphological Characteristics Analysis through Vegetation Processes Estimation

Nilay Kanti Barman, Ashis Kumar Paul, Soumendu Chatterjee, Goutam Bera & Amrit Kamila · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Most of the beaches are covered by vegetated sand dumps called sand dunes, built up through dry beach sand blown inland and trapped by plants and other obstructions. As sand accumulates, the dunes become higher and wider. Stable sand dunes play an important role to protect the co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22383

Environmental Impact and Geochemistry of Rare Earth Elements in Shallow Groundwater from Oban Massif and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria

G. U. Sikakwe, E. A. Amah, E. E. U. Ntekim & B. E. Ephraim · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The study of hydrogeochemical processes using rare earth elements was carried out using water samples from weathered basement aquifers in Oban Massif and environs. A total of only 29 as number water samples were collected from boreholes, streams, springs and river sources. Physic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22668

Investigating the Causes and Impacts of Gully Erosion in Auchi, Nigeria

Umar Kadiri Afegbua, Justin Uwazuruonye & Braimoh Jafaru · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The causes and impacts of the gully erosion menace in the Auchi community of Edo State, Nigeria, have been investigated. It was established that various factors bordering on anthropogenic and natural causes which include excessive rainfall, underlying geology of Auchi, nature of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22582