Browsing by Subject "Sediments"
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Characterising the scale and significance of persistent organic pollutants in South African sediments
(North-West University, 2010)Water resources in South Africa are scarce, and should therefore be protected against pollutants, also from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are a global concern due to their ubiquitous presence, persistence ... -
A late Pleistocene-Holocene multi-proxy record of climate variability in the Jazmurian playa, southeastern Iran
(Elsevier, 2019)We present a multi-proxy record from a 5-m long sediment core from the Jazmurian playa in southeastern Iran to provide insights into globally-recognized major climatic events since the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). In ... -
Managing marine environments and decision-making requires better application of the physical sedimentary sciences
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Effective management of marine environments requires a sound understanding of the relevant physical sedimentary sciences. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a key management and decision-making tool employed in ... -
Metal retention potential of sediment and water quality in the Mooi River, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The potential metal retention by sediments along the Mooi River and connected streams in the vicin - ity of Potchefstroom, South Africa, was evaluated using the four-stage sequential extraction proce - dure. ... -
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments from a typical urban impacted river: application of a comprehensive risk assessment
(Springer, 2018)Soweto and Lenasia, the most densely populated area of South Africa, is simultaneously a thriving metropolis, with a fair share of people still living in squalor conditions directly dependant on the natural resources. ...