Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science)
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The use of gaming software and hive technology in the construction of virtual field education of the tanqua karoo
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Geology is a field-based profession where it is mandatory for students to travel to distant locations for field-based training. However, in times such as the COVID-19 global pandemic, tight budget constraints, and large ... -
The present-day frost action environment and its geomorphological significance in the Western Cape Mountains, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)Studies on periglacial features in the Western Cape mountains provide a fragmented picture on the existence of both active and relict frost action in the region. As anywhere else in the country quantitative analysis and ... -
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 ... -
An evaluation of potential management options to Reduce water use in communal gardens on the cape Flats
(UWC, 2011)The aim of this project was to evaluate various potential management options in their ability to reduce the water use of small and medium scale vegetable gardens on the Cape Flats. The water use of these gardens has a ... -
A study of high-grade calc-silicate rocks in the Southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Metamorphic province, including the garies wollastonite deposit
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)In the Namaqualand region, Northern Cape, South Africa, calc-silicate rocks are present in the highest-grade metamorphic zone (upper amphibolite to granulite facies) of the southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Province. ... -
Geochemical and petrographic evidence for the vredefort proximal impact ejecta in the Northern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The advancement of the understanding of hypervelocity impacts lies in discovering impact structures and both proximal and distal impact ejecta. This study uses petrographic and geochemical techniques to investigate the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The identification of potential groundwater zones in the Kamiesberg region, Northern Cape province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The aim of the study is to apply remote sensing techniques to identify potential groundwater resources for the Kamiesberg region. This region, with vast water shortages relies solely on groundwater and is characterized by ... -
An approach to acquifer test pumping in fractured crystalline aquifers with a case study in Namaqualand
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Water resources in South Africa are being stressed. Due to this concern more emphasis should be placed on determining where we can improve our existing methods for the calculation of sustainable yield. Current approaches ... -
An approach to groundwater targeting in the Springbok region, Central Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Namaqualand is a semi-arid region where water is not only a necessity and basic need but also very much a luxury. As a consequence, various studies were undertaken to find water sources, whether surface or groundwater, (by ... -
Groundwater quality monitoring : An approach to groundwater resource quality protection
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Resource protection is considered by the National Water Act (Act No. 36, 1998) of South Africa as one of the methods that can lead to resource management. Furthermore, the Water Services Act (Act No. 108, 1997) regards ... -
Rapid geomorphological change in an urban estuary: a case study of the Eerste River, Cape Town, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The Eerste River estuary is one of eleven estuaries draining into False Bay. lt is an urban river system and has therefore been subjected to human interference, which has resulted in degradation. This study focuses on ... -
Green drop programme in South Africa: The role of institutional commitment in sustainable water resources management: Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Incentive-based regulation is a key driver of change to improve wastewater management and sustainable water resource management. Although the Green Drop Certification program has existed since 2009, no academic studies ... -
Identification and prioritization of areas for riparian buffer restoration in the Sout River catchment, Overberg District, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)River catchments in areas dominated by agricultural activities are prone to contamination by nutrient-rich sediments whereby phosphorus is most concern. Phosphorus binds to fine sediments and gets transported to the ... -
An approach to groundwater targeting in the Springbok region, central Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Namaqualand is a semi-arid region where water is not only a necessity and basic need, but also very much a luxury. As a consequence, various studies were undertaken to find water sources, whether surface or groundwater, ... -
Structural tectonic evolution of the Buffels river shear zone, Namaqua sector, Namaqua-natal metamorphic province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The Buffels River shear zone is located in north-western Namaqualand within the Bushmanland Subprovince, approximately 50 km south of the town of Springbok in the Namaqua Metamorphic Province in South Africa. The Buffels ... -
High-grade metamorphism, anatexis and deformation of metasedimentary rocks from the Kamiesberg Group near Kliprand, Southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Metamorphic Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Migmatitic metapelites of the Kamiesberg Group are distributed throughout the central Bushmanland Domain (Namaqua Metamorphic Province) which is otherwise dominated by felsic gneisses. This study focusses on an outcrop ... -
Formation evaluation and assessment of flow units of some selected wells in the Bredasdorp basin, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Petroleum geologists have long recognized the need to apply secondary and tertiary hydrocarbon recovery techniques for an accurate understanding of the internal architecture of a reservoir. The approach to effective ... -
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 ...
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