Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science) by Title
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Basin Evaluation of Turonian Deposits in the Lower Congo Basin using outcrops, cores, well-logs and seismic
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This manuscript presents a review of the Turonian series of the Congolese Coastal Basin using outcrop, core, well-logs and seismic data in order to provide a comprehensive model for the series and increase the oil recovery. ... -
Burial history and source rocks characteristics of the montney formation, Alberta basin, Canada
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)More than 300 samples from the Montney Formations in the Alberta basin, offshore, Canada have been analysed with locations in various parts of the Alberta basin. These samples were mainly analyzed from two wells (well M28 ... -
Can Acacia Karroo and Boscia Albitrunca be used in the biogeochemical prospecting for gold :a case study at the Blue Dot Mine, Amalia, Northwest province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)In areas of transported overburden there is frequently a weak relationship between soil and the underlying mineralized bedrock. Vegetation has the capability to absorb metals from the underlying substrate via its extensive ... -
Case study of collective action of women in response to water and food insecurity in the Ehlanzeni district municipality, Mpumalanga province
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The historical patterns of access to water and other areas of public service delivery in South Africa predominantly favoured the white minority. There was inadequate distribution of water where townships and rural areas ... -
The challenge of implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Lower Okavango River Basin, Ngamiland district, Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Water resources management practice has undergone changes in management approaches and principles over time. It was previously characterised by what scholars refer to as the hydraulic mission where ‘extreme engineering’ ... -
Characterization of joints in the Keimoes suite with respect to Namaqua deformation events
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The Keimoes Suite is a group of poorly defined granitoids that characterize the Namaqua Front and Foreland zones. There is a lack of knowledge on its content and distribution. A significant amount of work has been done on ... -
Characterization of potential source rocks of the Prince Albert, Whitehill and Collingham formations in the Laingsburg sub-basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The present research deals with the characterization of the Lower Ecca Group in terms of sedimentology, mineralogy and organic geochemistry. A field study was conducted in order to characterize the sedimentology and thereby ... -
The chemical groundwater characteristics of the Sutherland area, Northern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The objectives of the project were to establish, identify, interpret and map the chemical groundwater composition of the area surrounding the town of sutherland' Processes that govern the groundwater chemistry of the area ... -
Comparative Study of the Chemostratigraphic and Petrophysical characteristics 0/ Wells A-AI, A-LI, A-UI and A-Il in the Orange Basin, South Atlantic Margin, Offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Many hydrocarbon reservoirs are situated in barren sequences that display poor stratigraphic control. Correlation between the wells can become extremely difficult and traditional correlation techniques can prove to be ... -
Comparative study of the chemostratigraphic and petrophysical characteristics of wells A-A1, A-L1, A-U1 and A-I1 in the Orange Basin, South Atlantic Margin, Offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Many hydrocarbon reservoirs are situated in barren sequences that display poor stratigraphic control. Correlation between the wells can become extremely difficult and traditional correlation techniques can prove to be ... -
Comparative Study of the Chemostratigraphic and Petrophysical characteristics of Wells A-Al, A-Ll, A-Ul and A-Il in the Orange Basin, South Atlantic Margin, Offshore South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Many hydrocarbon reservoirs are situated in barren sequences that display poor stratigraphic control. Correlation between the wells can become extremely difficult and traditional correlation techniques can prove to be ... -
The Complexity of Splay Trees and Skip Lists
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Binary search trees (BSTs) are important data structures which are widely used in various guises. Splay trees are a specific kind of binary search tree, one without explicit balancing. Skip lists use more space than BSTs ... -
Comprehensive fluid saturation study for the Fula North field Muglad Basin, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This study has been conducted to accurately determine fluid saturation within Fula sub-basin reservoirs which is located at the Southern part of the Republic of Sudan. The area is regarded as Shaly Sand Reservoirs. Four ... -
A conceptual understanding of groundwater recharge processes and surface-water/ groundwater interactions in the Kruger National Park
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)In the Kruger National Park (KNP) which is the flagship conservation area in South Africa, the impact on groundwater should be kept to a minimum as groundwater plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystem functioning and ... -
Constraining the stratigraphy and paleotectonic development of the Cango Caves and Kansa Groups (Western Cape, South Africa) using detrital zircon and whole-rock geochemistry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The Saldania Belt is a Neoproterozoic to early Paleozoic low-grade orogenic belt that borders the southern and southwestern margins of the Kalahari Carton. It forms part of the Neoproterozoic Pan-African and Brasiliano ... -
Constraining the stratigraphy and paleotectonic development of the Cango Caves and Kansa Groups (Western Cape, South Africa) using detrital zircon and whole-rock geochemistry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The Saldania Belt is a Neoproterozoic to early Paleozoic low-grade orogenic belt that borders the southern and southwestern margins of the Kalahari Carton. It forms part of the Neoproterozoic Pan-African and Brasiliano ... -
A critical assessment of the social and economic aspects of environmental impact of assessment in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)MAGISTER SCIENTlAE IN THE FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE. This thesis focuses on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA's) as prepared in the Western Cape Province. The thesis attempts ... -
Delineation of groundwater protection zone in a fractured rock aquifer setting: A case study of Rawsonville
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is considering the implementation of an Aquifer Protection Strategy to protect the country’s critical groundwater resources. This study will assist in filling the knowledge gap ... -
Determination of groundwater-surface water interaction, upper Berg River catchment, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The present study investigated the application of a multi-method approach to determine groundwater-surface water (GW-SW) interactions to quantify and characterize the quality of water resources in a fractured rock aquifer ... -
Determination of total organic carbon content using Passey’s ΔLogR method in coals of the Central Kalahari Karoo Basin, Botswana.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The Kalahari Karoo Basin is one of several basins in southern Africa filled with Late Carboniferous to Jurassic sediments that are primary targets for Permian aged coal. In order to determine the Coalbed Methane (CBM) ...