Essays about: "overlay analysis"

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  1. 21. The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve: Management challenges and priorities deriving from anthropogenic pressure and sea level rise

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Damiano Vesentini; [2019]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; environmental pressure; water quality; nutrient accumulation; rising sea level; climate change; value for conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve is located in Northern Italy and has attained recognition by UNESCO in 2015 due to its unique natural and cultural value. The reserve covers an area of approximately 140 000 hectares, supporting a human population of 118 000, as well as a complex mosaic of ecosystems, which are found in this transitional waters landscape. READ MORE

  3. 22. Assessment of freshwater ecosystem services : with a case study in river Arbogaån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Emelie Möllersten; [2018]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; freshwater; climate change; flooding; assessment;

    Abstract : Humans are dependent on a large variety of services that come from the eco-systems around us. Some of these ecosystem services are provided by rivers and lakes and include for example drinking water, water for irrigation and industry, flood control, climate regulation, and recreation. READ MORE

  4. 23. The influence social problems have with violent crime and its impact on society: An investigation on the five boroughs of New York

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Sean McGrory; [2018]
    Keywords : violent crime; social problems; Geographical Information Systems; GIS;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to show how violent crime and social problems have an impact on society. This study particularly concentrates on the five boroughs of New York. The problems associated with the five boroughs of New York are violent crime and social problems. The violent crime for the study involves; felony assaults and robberies. READ MORE

  5. 24. Radiogenic Dating and Microstructure Analysis of Shear Zones Found Within the Seve Nappe Complex in the Åre Region, Jämtland, Scandinavian Caledonides

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Cameron Alessandrini; [2017]
    Keywords : Rb-Sr dating; Ar-Ar dating; Lower Seve Nappe; Scandinavian Caledonides; COSC drillhole.; Rb-Sr datering; Ar-Ar datering; Seveskollan; skandinaviska Kaledoniderna; vit glimmer; COSC borrkärna.;

    Abstract : The North Atlantic Caledonides are a continent-continent collision type orogeny found in WesternScandinavia, Svalbard, Greenland and the British Isles. They are thought to have formed as a result of a complex history consisting of repeated ocean opening and closure. READ MORE

  6. 25. Flood vulnerability analysis for inland medium-sized cities: Guang’an as an example

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Ting Liang; [2017]
    Keywords : GIS; socio-ecological system; flood vulnerability;

    Abstract : Vulnerability studies look into the impact of hazard events on socio-ecological systems. Socio-ecological vulnerability is a very complex subject because it is not only a technical matter but also a social problem. READ MORE