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Geology, geochemistry and economic potential of the bingo carbonatite and its associated Laterites in Beni territory, North Kivu, democratic republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Bingo carbonatite complex and its surrounding geologic formations which are located in Beni, North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, occur along the Western branch of the East African Rift ... -
Geomagnetic Micropulsations Observed at Kampala
(University of NairobiSchool of mathematics,, 1968)Geomagnetic micropulsations of the types Pc3, Pc4 and Pi have been observed at Makerere. The diurnal variations at: occurrence and period of these pulsations, for the year 1966, have been examined, and a brief polarization ... -
Geometry and lithology of the subsurface responsible for collapsing of boreholes in Olobanita well-field, Kenya- Rift
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)This project describes the analysis carried out in the Olobanita well-field, Nakuru county, Kenya, using geophysical surveys and geologic logs with an aim of investigating the geometry and lithology responsible for ... -
Geometry of Elliptic Curves and Elliptic Integrals
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The Geometry, Hydro-geochemistry and Vulnerability of Aquifers to Pollution in Urban and Rural Settings- a Case Study of Kisumu and Mt. Elgon Aquifers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa considered to have water scarcity, and the national per capita water is below 1,000 cubic meters. The estimated per capita by the Kenya government in 2005 was about 647 ... -
Geomorphology and sedimentology of the implications to coastal zone management Mombasa - Diani area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1992)The overall objective of this thesis was to identify coastal zone management problems within Mombasa— Diani area. The study of sedimentological processes and geomorphic features have been used to solve these problems. Other ... -
Geophysical and hydrogeological investigations for groundwater in the lake Kenyatta settlement scheme, Lamu district, coast province, Kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)This thesis presents results of geophysical and hydrogeological investigations for groundwater' in the Lake Kenyatta settlement scheme: Lamu District, Coast Province: Kenya. During the Pleistocene; the area was a beach ... -
Geophysical characterization of the lithology and structure of the Olobanita Well Field, Lower Lake Baringo Basin, Kenya Rift: Implication on Groundwater occurrence
(University of NairobiGeology, 2010)The task of the research project is the use of geophysical technologies for the characterization of the lithology and structure beneath the Olobanita well field, and determine their implications on the groundwater drilling ... -
Geophysical mapping of buried river channels and other shallow structures recharging major aquifers in the lake Nakuru basin, Kenya rift: case study from Kabatini aquifer.
(University of NairobiGeology, 2010)The project covered the geophysical mapping of buried river channels and other shallow structures recharging major aquifers in the upper Nakuru basin of Kenya rift and in particular the Kabatini area. The project aimed ... -
Geophysical mapping of geological structures as potential Site for gold mineralization at golden pride nzega greenstone Belt tabora south of lake victoria tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study area is located southeast of Lake Victoria in Nzega greenstone belt Tanzania. It represents inferred late Archean orogenic gold deposits and is hosted in intensely deformed metasedimentary rocks. Nzega greenstone ... -
Geophysical mapping of shallow structures controlling geothermal reservoir recharge in Eburru geothermal field, Kenya Rift
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Eburru Geothermal Field, herein referred to as the study area, that lies in the Kenya rift has been geophysically investigated. The aim of the research was to delineate shallow geological structures beneath Eburru geothermal ... -
Geophysical mapping of structures in Anza Basin, Northern Kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2012)The study area is located at the Anza basin. It lies between latitudes of 380 05/ E& 380 25/ E and longitudes of 20 00/ N & 20 21/ N and covered an area of 1,687.5 km2. The area is important due to its thick sedimentary ... -
Geophysical studies in lamu embayment to determine its structure and stratigraphy
(1989)The area of study comprises part of one of the hydrocarbonpotential basins in Kenya; the Lamu basin. Major transgression and regression cycles dominated the area during different Mesozoic times. These depositional cycles ... -
Geophysical studies of Anza Graben N.E. Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1992)Anza Graben is situated in the north and northeastern Kenya. It is about 120km wide and approximately 600 km long. The area of the present study is located mainly in NE Kenya and constitutes a strike length of about 300 ... -
Geophysical techniques used in volcanogenic massive sulphides exploration in the archean greenstone belt of western Kenya case study yala-(Kakamega)
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)A prospect is restricted volume of ground that is considered to have the possibility of directly hosting an ore body. As earth scientist therefore we look for ways of imaging the subsurface to rule out the question of a ... -
Geophysical, geological and hydrogeological studies of groundwater distribution and flow in Nairobi urban area
(2000)The study area is covered by a succession of lavas and pyroclastics of Cainozoic age. These volcanic lavas are associated with tectonic movements related to the rift system. Generally, these rocks do form groundwater ... -
Geospatial Assessment of the Role of Urban Green Infrastructure in Mitigating Urban Heat Island: a Case Study of Greater Monrovia District, Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Concerning the quality of life and the wellbeing of the general public, the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon has progressively become a significant matter. Several prominent cities worldwide are presently encountering ... -
Geotechnical investigation of the river Nzoia lower course floodplain, Western Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2002)This dissertation presents the results of geological and geotechnical investigations of the floodplain at the lower course of River Nzoia in western Kenya. The study was aimed at establishing the geotechnical characteristics ... -
Geothermal energy and the environment
(University of Nairobi, 2010)This report explains the source of geothermal energy, the origin of the underground water the geysers and the process of heating. It also gives a brief account on how it is drilled, piped to turn the turbines which in ...