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Mapping Break-Back Thrust Sequence Developments of the Orange Basin (offshore South Africa)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
In the present study thrust sequence developments in the sediments below the deep-waters of the Orange Basin are mapped. Four seismic sections are interpreted from four different locations of the study area. The interpreted ...
An investigation of key seismic attribute analysis of the Whitehill Formation in the Karoo Basin
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The object of this study is to determine the thickness of the Whitehill formation based on historic seismic data
provided by the Council for Geoscience (CGS). The thickness of the Whitehill was determined through the
development ...
Opportunity for implementing reclaimed water for domestic applications in South Africa: institutional engagement and public perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Water scarcity which impacts negatively on humans, as well as on the natural
environment, is a real problem facing developed and developing countries. The reuse
of wastewater is a critical component of the effective and ...
Investigation of deep groundwater flow systems in the Main Karoo Basin of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The improvement in hydraulic fracturing techniques resulted in the exploitation of natural gas associated with low-permeability of organic-rich shale formations in the United States. South Africa has prospective shale gas ...
Analysis of monthly MOD16 evapotranspiration rates at sites with different climatic characteristics; Heuningnes and Letaba catchments in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important component of the water cycle that is estimated to return
about 60% of precipitation back to the atmosphere. Actual ET can be estimated using remote
sensing techniques and ground-based ...
The use of GIS, statistical and risk assessment tools to evaluate aquifer vulnerability to potential contaminants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
An aquifer is a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater. It is a low cost
water supply for domestic and agricultural use. Routine monitoring of aquifers is important to
prevent contamination and ...
Using the pollution-index method to assess water quality in the upper Olifants River Catchment, Mpumalanga Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The upper Olifants River catchment, situated in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, is one of
the main sources of water for this region. This region face challenges to guarantee future water
security due to intensive land ...
An integrated approach to understanding the geological controls on gas escape and migration pathways in offshore northern Orange Basin, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The use of an integrated approach in science has gained more prominence recently
because it is thorough and provides a dynamic perspective from which scientific
problems can be investigated and solutions proffered. Here, ...
The palaeo environment and depositional facies of the drift section of Block 3A/4A in the Orange Basin, West Coast Offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Orange Basin is underexplored and has shown proven hydrocarbon reserves with the potential for further discoveries. This study is aimed at describing the depositional facies and palaeoenvironment of the drift section ...
Hydrological Characterisation of Wetlands: Understanding wetlands-catchment linkages
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This study explores the hydrological processes of selected wetlands in four different catchments in South Africa (the Nuwejaars River in the Western Cape which has the Elandsdrift-Wiesdrift wetland; the Mohlapetsi river ...