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Hygienic problems and the protection of property against floods have been successfully solved by existing concepts of drainage. However, the way of urban drainage has led to intensification of urbanization impact on hydrological regime of the country. Technologically, environmentally and economically purposeful urban drainage prevents rapid runoff of waste water. New concept s upports such way which resembles natural way of drainage in unstopped floods and which reduces negative consequences of country urbanizatio...

Lajaneh Fe skarn deposit is located in so uth of Shahrood City, North East of Iran. Mineralization is occurred as massive, veins and breccias in the c ontact of the dioritic intrusion with limestone. The dioritic intrusions in Lajaneh Fe skarn deposit display calc alkaline and metaluninous nature with I type characteristic. Tectonic setting discrimination diagrams show that dioritic intrusions in Lajaneh deposit belongs to volcanic arc granitoids (VAG). Negative anomalies of HFS elements like Nb, Ti, Ta and P and ...

In the analysis of geotechnical engineeri ng problems, limit equilibrium methods are often engaged to analyze the forces and model the problem. On the other hand, the rapid development of computing technology has e quipped a large number of methods to be employed in engineering problems, as well as geotechnical issues. These enhancement consequences the popularity of analytical limit equilibrium methods based on computer aid process. Finding the most critical slip surface is a ch allenging global optimization prob...

Color materials are always one of the added particles which are used in textile, Food, drug industries. This is why a part of the wa ste of these industries are infected by these chemicals. Thus, one of major problems for most waste industrial products as well as cities is to remove these color materials having Di Azo in their structure and solvability their cancellation is problematic. This study ha s been done to investigate the efficiency of EC in aqua and determination of operativ e condition and the effect of...

This paperwork makes an assessment of risk failure in defense works against flood located along and perpendicular on rivers , including natural riparian wetlands. Highlighting these areas allow us to ma ke complex studies about the different possibilities of flood mitigation, considering the surfaces and lowering the flood risk. Explanations about the “hazard - risk” scheme are made, with flood analyses in many case studies to propose a computation mode l for risk and management assessment accordingly with the...

The Upper Cretaceous Flysch series between Suhareka and Bajice is developed in the psamitic and brecciaed facies . The relation between them is tectonic, but south of the area a gradual transitio n from one to the other facies has been established. Psamitic Flysch facies is characterized by a constant composition and regular graded bedding on the whole area of its distribution. It is represented by three lithogenous types: limy, sandy and conglomeratic. The limy lithogenous types : is characterized by a fairly goo...

Globalization was the solution for achieving high rates of economic growth to wind underdevelopment. Throughout history, agri culture has grown in momentum of population growth and market expansion. Ov er the past 25 years, performance in agriculture has contributed to overall agri cultural GDP by 2% per year, faster than population growth, which was only 1.6% per year . Agriculture is the very heart of trade negotiations promised the development cycle, to the extent that about 75% of the world's poor live in rura...

At Eastern Taurid , the age of Carbonate rocks, outcroping at soutgh of Yahyali (Kayseri) had been defined as Jurassic-Cret aceous age in previous studies. The unit wich had been named as Köroğlutepesi Limestones in previous studies, outcroping also Eastern Tufanbeyli (Adana) at Gümelek Hill, arround Kayap ınar and İğdebel villages. Foraminiferal biostratigraphy of The sedimantery rocks surfacing at these locationes, hase been defined. Have been get three measured stratigraph ic section in Tufanbeyli region....

In the present paper theme of estimation of forest susceptibility take on degradation was taken. Until this time this problem wa sn’t identified enough in literature (see Kowalkowska i in., 1995). That is the reason why author concentrates on presentation of new proposal of system of estimate forest state. Forests has been analyzed as elements of natural environments (system). In such captivation it is possible to follow co-dependences and interactions individual components between them. The investigative area w...

Underground coal mines explosions generally arise from the inflammation of a methane/air mixture. This explosion can also generate a subsequent coal dust explosion. Traditionally such explosions have being fought eliminating one or several of the factors needed by the explosion to take place. Although several preventive measures are taken to prevent explosions, other measures should be considered to reduce the effects or even to extinguish the flame front. Unlike other protection methods that remove one or two of ...

The seismic risk management geographic information system GEM (Gis Earthquake/emergency Management) aims to a ssist the authorities to be prepared for a major seismic event and prepare the appropriate actions to ensure high population resilience to such an event. The preparations includes urban planning interventions. The system is being designed at the Democritus University of Thrace and developed with use of CASE tools in GIS. It allows anal ysis of the current situation and appraising planning for improved resu...

The purpose of this project course is a comprehensive environmental treatment of the Sharr Mountain area. In this context, has beco me a description of the extent of the area, geographic position, morphology of the terrain , hydro graphic and climate, geological- tectonic construction, biodiversity, natural heritage and genetic zone Mountains National Park-Sharr. Sharr Mountains occupy an area of 580 km 2, and have split into three sub-districts: Lumbardhi of Prizren, it Ko rishe-Mushtisht and Lepenci. The criteri...

Kosovo has a very interesting nature and geology, which lies between the old range- mountains of Rhodopes and new ranges of Dinarides. Peja region belongs to the western part of Kosovo, covers an area of 1 831 km2 or 16.8% of the territory of R. Kosova. In geological construction of Peja region take part these lithological formations, ranging from Precambrian until the Quaternary. Taking into account the economic development of the region of Peja in general and requirements arising from this development, we can sa...

This paper is focused on geochemical and mineralogical characterization of material from tailing impoundment in Slovinky (eastern Slovakia). This work should contribute to the implementation of European Parliament and European Commission directive 2006/21/ES on the management of waste from extractive industries. Samples were obtained by sampling of two drilling holes with depth 20 m, which were situated in the body of tailing impoundment. Determination of pH, Eh, conductivity, modification of 3- step sequence anal...

Deh Salm Jurassic shales of Shemshak formation are located in south of Birjand city in East of Iran. The Jurassic shale of Shem shak formation in this area is partly metamorphosed and display finely foliation. Th e trace element data of Deh Salm shales are compared with upper continental crust, clarke value of sedimentary rocks and world's average of shales. Total sulfur concentrations vary from 0.01% to 0.55% with average of 0.18% that is lower than of sulf ur content of world's shale composition. Th, Y, Nb and Z...

Installation techniques of pipes line, such as water, sewerage, gas etc. are changed nowadays. Because of conventional inst allation of pipes in trench has many disadvantages, such as disruption to traffic flow, loss of access, noise, additional safety and technical problems with other buried se rvices, trenchless pipeline technologies are used widely nowadays. Settlements of the road surface are not to be expected as well as road repair work is not necessary along the pipeline for trenchless installation. There h...

The presented paper describes artesian aquifer collector which is situated in the area of interest of the J. Sverma and Vrsany open pit mines. The area of interest is situated at the southern border of the central part of the Most Basin (previously North Bohemian Brown Coal Basin). The occurrence of severa l saturated collectors, which were created in this area in different geological peri ods (especially in the Upper Cretaceous and Miocene Period), is obstacle to the continuous extraction of coal from the beginni...

Considered the natural conditions for the fo rmation of gold, given the model of its deposits in the form of a schematic of industrial-genetic classification. Were shown the main types and examples of fields. We have created a model can serve as the scientific basis for prediction and exploration of new industrial facilities to enhance the mineral resource base of mining and processing enterprises of Kazakhstan.

This work presents the geological structure of the Chipupushi area which is located on the border between the Northwestern Province and Copperbelt Province in the Republic of Zambia. Geological structure of the Luswishi dom e, within which the Chipupushi area is, consists of: Igneous rocks, the complex of ultra basic, basic, intermediate and acid magmatic rocks, the Basement Complex, which was built of schist, gneiss, granite - gneiss and subordinated pegmatite as well as the Katanga super group out of which the C...

The research of restoration applicability of dump rocks started about 25 years ago. However, the complex geological, pedological and hydrogeological evaluation and the evaluation of zoocoenoses of dump areas has not been elaborated yet. It is the main topic of grant project started in 2009. Main results of this research are shown in this paper. Main attention is focused to the comparison between restorated areas and areas retained for natural succession in North Western Bohemia.

The paper summarizes the results of assessme nt of geo mechanical characteristics of rock samples collected from the Sibiu C ounty: Valea StrГўmbului-Rasinari and Valea Marajdia. The rock characteristics are infl uenced by climate factors, in particular temperature and humidity. When the phenomenon of frost occurs, rock stretches and some strains are acting that lead to a deterioration of the structure and internal stability, thereby reducing the characteristics of resistance and strength. Within this scope, sever...

The nature conservation is an essential part of the human efforts for preservation of the natural landscape for the future generations. Both the living and the non-living parts of our environment are the subjects of bioconservation and geoconservation. Geoconservation aims to preserve the natural diversity of the non-living environment including bedrock features, landforms and soil features and processes. In the last two decades Bulgarian geologists have made effort s to recognize its geological heritage. In 2003 ...

This paper shows the correlation among Moho discontinuity and geophysical parameters of the Earth's crust: Bouguers anomaly, relief height and velocity of neotectonic uplifting. The research is using data from the territory of the Republic of Macedonia. According the neotectonic regiona lization, the territory is modeled into three zones. Analyses of the correlation dependence of Moho discontinuity and geophysical parameters showed that th e Western Macedonian zone is the most homogenous, and the Eastern Macedonia...

This paper presents research of the geophysical fields and characteristics of the Republic of Macedonia. Territory of the Re public of Macedonia consists of lithological formations of different age and composition, which present complex tectonic structure. The dynamics of this area through the geolog ical evolution, i.e. permanent present pressures from vertical and horizontal dire ction with multiple recovery and different intensity, affected today's structure units to present relicts from different segments of t...

This paper presents the possibilities of the geophysical methods for determination of the physical and mechanical characteristics of the rocks. Geophysical investigations are measurements of the physical parameters (re sistivity, spreading velocity of seismic waves, density, magnetism, water permeability etc.) in order to understand the structure and lithological features of the rock masses. Refraction and reflective seismic investigations are based on determination of the seismic wave velocity. There is direct co...

Region of West Carpathians Mountains is the territory, where app. 5.25% of total area of coverage are landslides. Therefore our re search team has started implementation of TDR technology (Time Domain Reflectometry) for measurement of slope underground movements. However this technology offers implementation for a variety of uses. Continuing development of monitoring usin g this method of measurement has been implemented in one selected locality where new national road was built across the existing landslide. In t...

The continuous deterioration of historical stone monuments mainly due to weathering is a growing concern. Precise documentation of the monument becomes very important for elaboration of sustainable monument re medy and preservation plan. The method elaborated by the authors allows to create a 3D model of the object with the further possibility to supplement and integrate into this model various visual and data information and systematically update it. This method was developed for the stone material surface weathe...

Worn out textures are considered as one of the main problems of Iranian cities. Apart from factors impacting the exhausted pa rts, this problem accelerates the urban difficulties in many cities and towns of Iran. It also is considered as a barrier for sustainable urban development. Worn out textures have created many problems for urban authorities as well as residents, so, it would be necessary to take them into account for more considerations. The present research is an attempt to recognize the worn out textures ...

This paper presents the process of digitalization of the Basic Geological Map with scale 1:200 000 of the Republic of Macedonia in software package Maplnfo professional 8.0 as a basis for preparing geodatabase for the Republic of Macedonia. The procedure of design and implementation of a GIS projec t for the Basic Geological Map of the Republic of Macedonia is given, starting with the design of the database table, selecting attributes and entering vector graphical objects. Model of geodatabase is developed using l...

Two of the largest bays on the west coast of Turkey, Izmir Bay and Gulluk Bay, are the focus for ongoing research involving the Ins titute of Marine Sciences and Technology of Dokuz Eylul University. Especially, in Izmi r, due to intense residential, commercial, and industrial use of the coastal areas, and there being numerous recreational, historic, natural and archaeological areas, the co astal water quality ha s become the most important asset in its coastal land use plan ning. Fishing and fish farming, maritim...

Centuries-long exploitation of rock salt from Tuzla salt deposit has produced significant deformation of the ground surface and buildings in the town of Tuzla. The southern edge of the deposit dips beneath the northern part of the town. Although relatively small size, the deposit represents an extremely complex geological body The slow, natural processes of dissolution of the deposit's eastern part were accelerated by industrial exploitation of saline water (bri ne) that lasted over 100 years. Exploitation of the ...

The paper describes results from 18 months data collection and analogue modeling of “rain water – calcrete” interaction. The expe riment is based on leaching by natural rain and snow-melting water of material from diff erent soil and undersoil layers, containing various amounts of carbonates. It confirme d that rain and snow-melting water, circulating through the soil, undersoil and the underlying rocks, dissolves calcium rich minerals. Under dry weather and relativel y high temperature the hydrogen carbonat...

Municipality of Kikinda spatially belongs to the northern part of Banat, Autonomous Province of Vojvodina and covers an area of 782 km 2. The water supply system uses groundwater wells which capture water from deep aquifer at a depth of about 200 meters and consists of central city water source and water sources from surrounding local communities. City’s central water supply system contains 14 wells, divided in several water sources which are: "Šumice", "Toza Marković", “Jezero” and “Masarikova”. The t...

The area under study is located in east Azerbaijan and southwest of Ardabil. In this area the volcanic rocks are placed over the Oligocene and lower Miocene clastic sedimentary rocks and under lower Pliocene epiclastic sedi ments. Therefore, their age is middle and upper Miocene. These volcanic rocks have been extruded in dome shape from the fissures of an eruptive caldera. These domes are rich in silica. From the boundary to the center of caldera, these domes are categorized into three types with regard to their ...

One of the tourism types thought under the range of variation in tourism is health tourism. In order to have tourism in every season throughout the year, health tourism started to have a great importance nowadays. When you say health tourism, the first thing that comes to mind is thermal sources. In addition to this, some well-developed and well-equipped hospitals have been making big organizations to get patients to treat and earning money on dollar basis in medical tourism. The rise of medical tourism has happen...

Cyanides/cyanates of sodium or pota ssium not only during centuries but over millenniums were used in methods for extraction the gold from ores, and further in refining of obtained golden m ud. In those processes the cy anides/cyanates still are not changeable. According to the huge amount of tr eated ore, it is expected that the amount of waste treated materials also be huge. We lding and brazing of golden parts frequently are obvious in usage for the purposes of gold jewel making. Therefore, it becomes reasonabl...

The coastal area of the Black Sea of Georgia (Kolkheti Lowland) with its recreational, resort, transport and industrial functions is a very important region in the country. A coastline is formed under the interaction of two environments, the land and the sea with its stability much dependent on the volume and grain size of the coas t-forming material drifted to the coastline by the rivers of the Black Sea basin. 90% of the coastal formations of Georgia belong to an accumulativ e type with their genesis and filled ...

In the article is shown the approach to a research on hydropower resources in Western Siberia. The hydropower potential estimates are ba sed on the following factors: water content of rivers, river slopes and flow velocities. Identified are the portions of rivers with largest energ Сѓ capacity and the possibility to use hydro potential. A measure of hydrological tension was cal culated, which takes in to account the quantitative characteristics of following factors: low water, ice effect s, high water, sediments r...

This paper addresses the problem of defining appropriate characteristic which leads to homogeneous regions identifi cation, required for application of multiple nonlinear regression methodology for interpolation of hydrologic data from gauged to ungauged basins. The underlying methodology of mu ltiple nonlinear regression is based on theory of standardization and normalization of correla tion. In order to obtain synthetic runoff series at ungauged basins, one of the key steps is estimation of spatial correlation f...

The paper present the LIFE09 ENV/RO/0 00612 - CLEANWATER project, which foresees the development of an integrated approach for the management of nitrogen pollution, within the river catchments, with emphasis on modelling tools for delimiting the nutrients vulnerable zones, as well as for analyzing the proper measures from the environmental and economical point of view. The Barlad River Basin (surface of 7220 km 2, mean altitude 211 m) represents 17% of the surface of Siret river basin, which is the biggest Romania...

The FOTOM system developed at the Department of Computer Science FEECS VЕ B TU Ostrava is used for digital image processing. FOTOM 2008 was created in the programming language C++. In 2009, a new, revolutionary version of the system, FOTOM 2009, was designed. This new system has new kernel and provides a more universal and easily extensible architect ure with newly solved calibration and transformation images. Mine image transf ormations consist of conversion data from snapshots to the three - dimensional coordina...

The metallogenic district of Linares-La Carolina (JaГ©n, Spain) consists of dyke mineralizations mainly of galena, accompanied by blende, chalcopyrite and barite. It is located in the head water catchment of the Guadalquivir River, the Andalusian main river, in the sub-basins of the rivers Guadiel and Grande. Associated to these abandoned mines, relatively extensive areas occupied by spoil heaps and tailing impoundments exist and constitute potential sources of water pollution by metals and semimetals. In addition...

Methods for gas extraction are currently ranked among clean coal technology. Coal gas is a normal part of coal deposits a nd its mining reduces methane emissions. Underground coal gasification is a non-traditional mining method that also allows use of coal deposits which are not possible to be mined by traditional methods. These technologies bring both positive and negative aspects aff ecting the environment. This contribution is covering the influence of gas extraction from coal deposits on the environment accomp...

The presented paper brings results of a case study implementing the geofactors of flood land and radon hazard into land use plans in the cadastral district of Doubrava and Karvina. The studied area is located in the Ostrava-Karvina Coal District in the north- east of the Czech Republic close to the Polish border. It is defined by the map sheet 15- 44-03 in 1:10 000 scale. The area was studied for the fact how land use planners catered for the distribution of flood land characte rised by the hundred-year flood and ...

The process of the development of a proper environmental strategy and its successful implementation into everyday life has become one of the most important ideas of the 21 st century. Typically, the major issue related to this strate gy is its financial aspect; however certain regional disparities or local specifics may also represent a significant problem. In addition to the state environmen tal policy, the government of the SR has also developed basic concepts of environmental programmes. The main objective of t...

In the Jiu Valley coal basin (Romania), fr om over 2 thousand million tonnes of balance reserve, more than 60% are involved in the bituminous coal seams no.3 and no.5, which ensure 90% of the coal output of the entire basin. The thick coal seams no.3 is mined in slices with longwall mining system and roof control by caving. Because of the short mining panels, often under 300-400m, the star ting costs of mining panels become very important at the entire panel coal reserves. Th erefore, in this paper there are prese...

Determining the stress around a mining excavation is a complex issue of Geomechanics and implicitly of the mining area. The evaluati on of stress state is essential, but very difficult to obtain, due to the interaction of the instrument ation with the rock massif. The measurement methods, together with the devices and the methods of processing and interpretation of data, ensure and create the possibility of knowing the degree of dependence between the measured effects in terms of time, and the factors causing them...