Essays about: "Quaternary deposits"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words Quaternary deposits.
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1. 3D modelling and resistivity measurements for hydrogeological assessments in the northern part of Vombsänkan
University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionenAbstract : The geology of Vombsänkan is characterized by a complex sequence of Quaternary deposits overlying the Paleozoic sedimentary bedrock. The area is 759 km2 and has recorded several ice advances followed by glacial retreats and ice melting. READ MORE
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2. Spatial analysis of arsenic and fluoride mobilization in groundwater around Mount Meru, northern Tanzania
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : In Tanzania, approximately 76% of the drinking water supplies is dependent on groundwater sources. However, the groundwater in north Tanzania is susceptible to contamination by arsenic and fluoride. This study examines the spatial analysis of arsenic and fluoride mobilization in groundwater around Mount Meru, located in northern Tanzania. READ MORE
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3. Post-IR IRSL dating of K-feldspar from Loess at Lowland Point, SW England : Developing a Chronology for Past Climate Records
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Loess deposits are terrestrial clastic sediments derived from aeolian deposition. Loess is transported in periglacial conditions and was mainly deposited in cold environments around glaciers during the Quaternary period. READ MORE
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4. Reconstruction of paleoclimate and loess provenance during the last glacial in Jersey using XRF analysis
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : With our changing climate it becomes more vital to understand the processes that control climate change in order to better understand possible future shifts. By doing this, predictions can be made about future climates and better prepare us for them. READ MORE
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5. Grain-Size Analysis of Loess Deposits of the Last Glacial Period, NW France
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapsläraAbstract : Loess is an unique record of the paleoclimate of the Quaternary. Because it is directly deposited from the atmosphere, it can be used as a proxy for wind speed and circulation patterns. It can also be directly dated using luminescence. READ MORE