Browsing Department of Earth Science by Title
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Assessing the surface water - groundwater interaction and its influence on the water quality from headwaters to lowlands
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The connections between surface water and groundwater systems remain poorly understood in many catchments throughout the world and yet they are fundamental in effectively managing water resources. Managing water resources ... -
Assessment controls on reservoir performance and the affects of granulation seam mechanics in the Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The Bredasdorp Basin is one of the largest hydrocarbon producing blocks within Southern Africa. The E-M field is situated approximate 50 km west from the FA platform and was brought into commission due to the potential ... -
An assessment of factors influencing the spatial variability of iron concentrations in groundwater in selected areas of the Western Cape Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Groundwater in South Africa, and more specifically the Western Cape Province (WCP), has become of major interest in recent years due to the unpredictable climatic conditions and the uncertainty of surface water to continuously ... -
Assessment of groundwater level fluctuation trends in Grootfontein dolomite Aquifer, North West Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Groundwater level decline is a problem experienced in aquifers with more than one groundwater user such as the Grootfontein dolomite aquifer in the North West Province of South Africa. This study assessed groundwater ... -
Assessment of groundwater management for domestic use from IWRM perspective in upper Limphasa river catchment, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The research problem for this study is the limited and unsuccessful implementation of the IWRM concept. This thesis has argued that comprehensive assessment of physical and socioeconomic conditions is essential to provide ... -
Assessment of impacts of land use and land cover changes on runoff in the luvuvhu catchment area
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aims to assess the impacts of land use and land cover (LULC) changes on runoff in the Luvuvhu catchment in Limpopo, South Africa. To achieve this aim, the study had two specific objectives. The first objective ... -
Assessment of managed aquifer recharge using GIS based modeling approach in West Coast, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Due to climate change, rapid urbanization, and population expansion, the water demand and supply is showing increasing fluctuations, especially in the arid or semi-arid regions. One of the most important water resource ... -
An assessment of river and wetland morphology dynamics using geospatial techniques
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Land surface modification has intensified in recent years, and it continues to be an ongoing process. This raises serious concerns about changes in land use and land cover (LULC) since some of these changes have led to ... -
Assessment of sustainable groundwater utilization with case studies from semi-arid Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The thesis addresses sustainability of groundwater utilization in arid and semiarid regions of Namibia. Recharge in this hydrogeological setting occurs as discrete events to aquifers that are bounded in extent. Case studies ... -
Assessment of the contributions of water allocation reforms to achieving equitable access to water by smallholder emerging farmers in the Breede-Gouritz catchment management agency
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The National Water Act of (1998) of South Africa has a goal of achieving equitable access to water resources, as well as achieving environmental sustainability and efficient use of water. Consequently, water resources ... -
Assessment of the effects of clay diagenesis on some petrophysical properties of lower cretaceous sandstones, block 3a, offshore orange basin South Africa
(2013)Clay diagenesis phenomenon and their effects on some petrophysical properties of lower cretaceous silliciclastic sandstones, offshore Orange basin have been established. Previous studies on Orange basin revealed that ... -
An assessment of the influence of water allocation on sustainable water resources management: A case study of the Nyando river basin, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Water problems prevalent in the Nyando River Basin are due to an ineffective water allocation system and lack of adequate conditions for implementation of sustainable integrated water resources management (IWRM) strategies. ... -
An assessment of the river flow contributions of tributaries and the effects of floodplain wetlands on spatio-temporal variations of river flows in the Nuwejaars river catchment, Cape Agulhas
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Improved knowledge is required on the quantity and source of water resources, particularly evident during periods of drought currently being faced in South Africa. There is inadequate knowledge with regards to the flood ... -
Assessment of the water quality and quantity of the upper Liesbeek River dominated by Cannon Spring discharges: Ecological considerations for the Cannon Spring developmen
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The ecology of spring fed rivers has been under-studied in South Africa. As a result, little is known or documented on the effects of seasonal variation of flows on the species diversity, distribution and abundance of ... -
Assessment of water service delivery in the municipalities of City of Tshwane, City of Cape Town and Ethekwini
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Access to water and water scarcity are the most critical impediments to sustainable development in municipal water provision. Good water and sanitation services are essential for health, economic development, and environmental ... -
An assessment of water use by riparian and non-riparian invasive alien plants and the effects on water resources at the catchment scale
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The diversity and increasing extent of invasive alien plants (IAPs) are currently a global ecological and economic problem, especially in semi-arid regions. The introduction of IAPs worsens the strain in South Africa’s ... -
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 ...