Essays about: "glaciofluvial soil"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words glaciofluvial soil.
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1. Loess in southwestern Sweden. Determining the genesis of the silt-rich layer rödfemman in Svartedalen nature reserve
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The presence of loess in Sweden is relatively unexplored and has only been found in a few places. Loess acts as a paleoclimatic proxy, which in times of changing climates, is highly relevant. READ MORE
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2. Modelling of aquifer on Ingarö island : A Steady-State model
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Värmdö municipality, in the archipelago of Stockholm, has one of Sweden’s fastest growing populations and is a popular location for tourism and summer houses. This puts a lot of pressure on groundwater reservoirs and will likely be even more strained in the future as the climate continues to heat up due to anthropogenic activities. READ MORE
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3. Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage : Impact on grondwater chemistry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Groundwater is potentially a useful source for storing and providing thermal energy to the built environment. In a nordic context, aquifer thermal energy storage, (ATES) has not been subject to a wider extent of research concerning environmental impact. READ MORE
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4. Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage : Impact on groundwater chemistry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Groundwater is potentially a useful source for storing and providing thermal energy to the built environment. In a nordic context, aquifer thermal energy storage, (ATES) has not been subject to a wider extent of research concerning environmental impact. READ MORE
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5. Internal erosion in the pervious foundation of an embankment dam : A case study on the Lossen dam
University essay from KTH/VattendragsteknikAbstract : The Lossen dam is an embankment dam in the Swedish river Ljusnan. The dam is founded on thick layers of stratified glaciofluvial sediments and till. Ever since construction, there have been problems with high pore pressures, large seepage flows and springs downstream of the right part of the dam. READ MORE