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Remote sensing in hydrology: A systematic review of its applications in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

The Upper Blue Nile basin is important for sustaining millions of livelihoods in Ethiopia and downstream nations. However, there are very few hydroclimate observatories in the basin. Remote sensing...

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Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater evolution and quality in some Voltaian aquifers of Kintampo South District, Bono East Region, Ghana: Implications from chemometric analysis, geochemical modeling and geospatial mapping techniques

Kintampo South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana is dominated by metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks of the Birimian and the Voltaian Supergroups, which are reported to show aquifer complexities...

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A review of groundwater resource development in lower White Volta River basin of Ghana

The Lower White Volta River Basin (LWVRB) has serious water supply deficit, since the demand for basic use exceed the current supply, however, transporting of treated water to the needy communities...

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Geogenic sources and high fluctuation rate of groundwater table accelerate the high fluoride in the aquifer of Manbhum-Singhbhum plateau fringe (India)

Fluorosis endemic is a foremost issue in the ancient Manbhum Singhbhum Plateau Fringe of India. Thus, the principal objectives of this study are i) to investigate the spatiotemporal distribution of...

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Evaluation of distributed and semi-distributed hydrological models in complex River Basin system, Nepal

Hydrological information is essential for planning water resource projects and for simulating hydrological models to calibrate and generate streamflow data. This study evaluates the performance of distributed...

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Assessment of the annual effective dose and lifetime cancer risks associated with tritium in groundwater within different age groups

Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that emits low-energy radiation. When humans are exposed to tritium, the primary concern is internal exposure through inhalation, ingestion, or absorption...

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Geospatial and geo-electrical assessment of groundwater vulnerability and potential in parts of Cross River, Southern Nigeria

Assessing groundwater vulnerability and potential is essential for sustainable management. This study evaluates these factors in southern Cross River, Nigeria, using geospatial and geo-electrical methods,...

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A geospatial assessment of the resilience of municipal water supply to flooding in Nowshera District, Pakistan

Post-disaster functionality of the potable water supply infrastructure is crucial for maintaining public health and safety. The failure of the water supply system may harm inhabitants and significant...

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Multivariate approach to assess groundwater resources in the multilayer system of Iullemmeden basin in Dosso Region, Southwestern Niger

The Iullemmeden basin groundwater resources were assessed in the Dosso Region for the groundwater management. This study applied multivariate statistical analyses and classical tools of hydrogeochemistry...

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Surface water potential zones delineation and spatiotemporal variation characteristics of water pollution and the cause of pollution formation in Brahmani River Basin, Odisha

Waste water reuse is an effective method for reducing the quantity of wastewater that enters the environment. As a result, the appropriateness was assessed in accordance with its composition and the...

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Machine learning and deep learning-based landslide susceptibility mapping using geospatial techniques in Wayanad, Kerala state, India

Landslide susceptibility mapping is vital for disaster management and sustainable land-use planning. This research was conducted in Wayanad, Kerala, India, to identify landslide susceptible zones. The...

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Flood susceptibility analysis to sustainable development using MCDA and support vector machine models by GIS in the selected area of the Teesta River floodplain, Bangladesh

Managing flood risks to ensure sustainable development, this research analyses the flood susceptibility in the selected area of the Teesta River floodplain in Bangladesh using the MCDA model with the...

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Riverine flood hazard map prediction by neural networks

Severe flooding can pose significant risks to human lives, result in substantial economic losses, and contribute to environmental problems such as soil salinization. An accurate early flood prediction...

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Pollution indicators and human health risk assessment of fluoride contaminated drinking groundwater in southern Pakistan

This study investigated fluoride contamination in groundwater and associated health risks in the Badin district of Pakistan. Fifty-seven groundwater samples were analyzed for fluoride, turbidity, iron,...

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Assessing watershed vulnerability to erosion and sedimentation: Integrating DEM and LULC data in Guyana's diverse landscapes

This study assesses watershed vulnerability to erosion and sedimentation in Guyana using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) classification. It aims to assess erosion risk by...

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Soil archaea response to the water table drawdown in freshwater wetlands in the Yellow River Estuary

Water table dynamics affect the diversity and community structure of archaea in coastal wetlands. However, how the soil archaeal community responds to the water table drawdown remains unexplored. Here,...

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Application of electrical resistivity tomography for groundwater evaluation in Yirgacheffe Town and its environs, Main Ethiopian Rift

Exploring groundwater is crucial in areas with poor surface water quality, such as Yirgacheffe Town and its surroundings. This study aims to assess aquifer materials and groundwater potential using...

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A multi-method and multi-duration trend analysis of temperature and precipitation in Istanbul, Turkey, by using meteorological records, MERRA-2 reanalysis, and IMERG estimations

In this study, temperature and precipitation trends in Istanbul were analyzed using data from a ground-based station for the 1960–2019 interval, Integrated Multi-SatellitE Retrievals for Global Precipitation...

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A mini-review on clinical and epidemiological assessment of PAHs toxicity: Process of policy-making on a global scale

Growing anthropological inhabitants and unorganized cleaning and disposal leads to the widespread garbage and usable residues witnessed every here and there in the ecosystem, especially Polycyclic Aromatic...

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Hydrogeochemical characterization and human health risks associated with groundwater nitrate concentrations in the Saiss basin, Morocco

Groundwater has been facing not only prolonged climate change-induced groundwater shortage but also severe deterioration of groundwater quality from natural and/or anthropogenic sources. This study...

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Surface water quality evaluation, apportionment of pollution sources and aptness testing for drinking using water quality indices and multivariate modelling in Baitarani River basin, Odisha

Baitarani River, Odisha, faces serious deterioration due to massive human intervention. It is particularly susceptible to degradation because it receives industrial and waste water emissions from surrounding...

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Prediction of runoff at ungauged areas employing interpolation techniques and deep learning algorithm

Most river basins across the world are ungauged, and just a handful are gauged. As a result, predicting runoff in an unmeasured watershed is a difficult problem for the researchers. This research takes...

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A review of the data used to validate groundwater recharge maps created with GIS techniques over the past two decades

Groundwater recharge maps developed using GIS techniques are important tools that aid the identification of recharge zones. This map must be validated with field data. This study reviewed 63 articles...

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Potentialities and development of groundwater resources applying machine learning models in the extended section of Manbhum-Singhbhum Plateau, India

Groundwater is essential for living earth including ecosystem functioning and development of society worldwide. In recent times, demand and pressure on groundwater resources are progressively increasing...

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Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health

Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats...

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