Essays about: "Superficial waters"

Found 3 essays containing the words Superficial waters.

  1. 1. The Geothermal Potential in Isla Campuzano, Nicaragua

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Louise Selméus; Manuela Stierna; [2017]
    Keywords : Geothermal Potential; Geochemistry; Geological Mapping; ICP-OES; QGIS; Hot Springs; Waters Samples; Na-K-Ca Geothermometer; Medium Enthalpy; Nicaragua.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nicaragua has a geothermal potential of 1519 MW (CNE 2001) due to its volcano chain created by the tectonic activity between the Cocos plate and the Caribbean plate. The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Nicaragua has the ambition to have 91% of Nicaraguas energy consumption from renewables energy for 2027 where geothermal energy will constitute 22%. READ MORE

  3. 2. Anthropogenic Influence on the Water Quality in the lake Poopó Area, Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Sara Eklund; Johan Lundström; [2013]
    Keywords : Mining; Water quality; Heavy metals; Ions; Superficial waters; Antequera; Pazña; Urmiri; Poopó; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem Definition: For several hundreds of years, mining in Bolivia has been an important part of the economy. The mining activity has a negative effect on both the environment and the health of the people. Previous studies conducted in the Lake Poopó area show elevated concentrations of heavy metals and ions harmful to people and nature. READ MORE

  4. 3. Occurrence and distribution of heavy metals in three rivers on the Bolivian high plateau

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Anders Lilja; Greger Linde; [2006]
    Keywords : soil mechanics; Superficial waters; Sediments; Heavy metals; ARD; Altiplano; hydraulic engineering; Civil engineering; offshore technology; Väg- och vattenbyggnadsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The basin of the Poopó Lake, situated on the Bolivian high plateau, is severely contaminated by the mineral extraction and processing activities within the area. Many rivers in the area contain high concentrations of arsenic, lead and cadmium both in the water and the sediment phase. READ MORE