Sand is an important natural material for the construction of houses, work buildings and other public spaces. This work, which is one of the first contributions to the environmental quality of construction materials, ...Sand is an important natural material for the construction of houses, work buildings and other public spaces. This work, which is one of the first contributions to the environmental quality of construction materials, concerns the measurement of natural radioactivity in the lagoon sands collected in the district of Abidjan. Nineteen (19) samples of these sands are analyzed by gamma-ray spectrometry equipped with HPGe detector. The mean values obtained for <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>40</sup>K are respectively 7.76 ± 1.84 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>, 5.21 ± 1.36 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>, and 217.31 ± 5.03 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>. The estimated average value of radium equivalent (Raeq) is 31.94 Bq·kg-1. The results show that the average values obtained are far lower than the global limits of 35, 30, and 400 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup> for the concentrations of <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>40</sup>K, respectively, and 370 Bq·kg<sup>-1 </sup>for the equivalent radium established by the United Nations Scienti<span style="white-space:nowrap;">fi</span>c Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). Therefore, the use of the analyzed lagoon sand samples in the different construction sectors should not cause serious radiological effects on the populations living in the District of Abidjan. Our results provide new data on building materials radioactivity in C<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ô</span>te d’Ivoire and all over the World. They can also be used as a reference for future work.展开更多
This study investigates the impact of sand dredging activities on coastal ecosystem and community survival around Ibeshe area of the Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Surface water and bottom sediment samples were collected from...This study investigates the impact of sand dredging activities on coastal ecosystem and community survival around Ibeshe area of the Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Surface water and bottom sediment samples were collected from locations partitioned into Dredged Area (DA) and Undredged Area (UA) in the lagoon for laboratory analyses. Questionnaires were administered to community dwellers and sand miners to further analyze perception of locals. Significant differences in water quality parameters and sediments properties from Dredged and Undredged areas, and highly significant relationship between sand dredging and unsustainable ecological practices in Ibeshe were observed. One way ANOVA test indicates that all water quality parameters measured with exception of turbidity and nitrate concentration were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between Dredged and Undredged area. With exception of moisture content other sediment parameters measured were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between Dredged and Undredged areas. The project also determined the impact of dredging activities on the fisheries and fishing business in the environment. Turbidity values revealed that fishes will be negatively affected due to dredging activities;moreover dwellers pay little or no attention to conservation of the area due to unawareness. Sand dredging operations negatively influence ecological resources and water composition of the area. This project is designed to randomly sample the opinion of sand mining operators and residents;and questionnaires were administered to obtain data. Strict regulation and enforcement will assist to control ecological destruction and solve problems facing the lagoon environment.展开更多
滦河口北部七里海地区全新世演化过程是划分滦河三角洲范围的依据,也是认识陆海相互作用的有益补充。通过对七里海地区6个钻孔进行详细的沉积学、微体古生物研究和年代测定,分析了中晚全新世以来的沉积环境演化过程。滦河口北部七里海...滦河口北部七里海地区全新世演化过程是划分滦河三角洲范围的依据,也是认识陆海相互作用的有益补充。通过对七里海地区6个钻孔进行详细的沉积学、微体古生物研究和年代测定,分析了中晚全新世以来的沉积环境演化过程。滦河口北部七里海地区发育中晚全新世冲积扇-湖相三角洲、晚全新世砂坝-潟湖和海相三角洲及近现代砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。6~5 ka B.P.,七里海西部发育冲积扇湖相三角洲沉积体系,东部为湖相三角洲前缘。5~1 ka B.P.,七里海南部形成潟湖,推断现今海岸线外侧发育一道滨海砂坝,区域形成第一期砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。10~19世纪,区域受滦河泛滥的影响,逐渐成陆,发育潟湖-潮上带-分支河道的三角洲沉积组合。19世纪,第一期砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系中砂坝不断向陆迁移至翡翠岛,七里海地区形成浅水湖沼。1883年,滦河洪水在七里海新开口冲破海岸沙丘,形成七里海潟湖,区域形成现今砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。1915年,滦河冲开翡翠岛南部沙丘入海,发育现代三角洲。展开更多
文摘Sand is an important natural material for the construction of houses, work buildings and other public spaces. This work, which is one of the first contributions to the environmental quality of construction materials, concerns the measurement of natural radioactivity in the lagoon sands collected in the district of Abidjan. Nineteen (19) samples of these sands are analyzed by gamma-ray spectrometry equipped with HPGe detector. The mean values obtained for <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>40</sup>K are respectively 7.76 ± 1.84 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>, 5.21 ± 1.36 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>, and 217.31 ± 5.03 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup>. The estimated average value of radium equivalent (Raeq) is 31.94 Bq·kg-1. The results show that the average values obtained are far lower than the global limits of 35, 30, and 400 Bq·kg<sup>-1</sup> for the concentrations of <sup>226</sup>Ra, <sup>232</sup>Th and <sup>40</sup>K, respectively, and 370 Bq·kg<sup>-1 </sup>for the equivalent radium established by the United Nations Scienti<span style="white-space:nowrap;">fi</span>c Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). Therefore, the use of the analyzed lagoon sand samples in the different construction sectors should not cause serious radiological effects on the populations living in the District of Abidjan. Our results provide new data on building materials radioactivity in C<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ô</span>te d’Ivoire and all over the World. They can also be used as a reference for future work.
文摘This study investigates the impact of sand dredging activities on coastal ecosystem and community survival around Ibeshe area of the Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Surface water and bottom sediment samples were collected from locations partitioned into Dredged Area (DA) and Undredged Area (UA) in the lagoon for laboratory analyses. Questionnaires were administered to community dwellers and sand miners to further analyze perception of locals. Significant differences in water quality parameters and sediments properties from Dredged and Undredged areas, and highly significant relationship between sand dredging and unsustainable ecological practices in Ibeshe were observed. One way ANOVA test indicates that all water quality parameters measured with exception of turbidity and nitrate concentration were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between Dredged and Undredged area. With exception of moisture content other sediment parameters measured were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between Dredged and Undredged areas. The project also determined the impact of dredging activities on the fisheries and fishing business in the environment. Turbidity values revealed that fishes will be negatively affected due to dredging activities;moreover dwellers pay little or no attention to conservation of the area due to unawareness. Sand dredging operations negatively influence ecological resources and water composition of the area. This project is designed to randomly sample the opinion of sand mining operators and residents;and questionnaires were administered to obtain data. Strict regulation and enforcement will assist to control ecological destruction and solve problems facing the lagoon environment.
文摘滦河口北部七里海地区全新世演化过程是划分滦河三角洲范围的依据,也是认识陆海相互作用的有益补充。通过对七里海地区6个钻孔进行详细的沉积学、微体古生物研究和年代测定,分析了中晚全新世以来的沉积环境演化过程。滦河口北部七里海地区发育中晚全新世冲积扇-湖相三角洲、晚全新世砂坝-潟湖和海相三角洲及近现代砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。6~5 ka B.P.,七里海西部发育冲积扇湖相三角洲沉积体系,东部为湖相三角洲前缘。5~1 ka B.P.,七里海南部形成潟湖,推断现今海岸线外侧发育一道滨海砂坝,区域形成第一期砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。10~19世纪,区域受滦河泛滥的影响,逐渐成陆,发育潟湖-潮上带-分支河道的三角洲沉积组合。19世纪,第一期砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系中砂坝不断向陆迁移至翡翠岛,七里海地区形成浅水湖沼。1883年,滦河洪水在七里海新开口冲破海岸沙丘,形成七里海潟湖,区域形成现今砂坝-潟湖地貌沉积体系。1915年,滦河冲开翡翠岛南部沙丘入海,发育现代三角洲。
