Tag: granulometry
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Granulometric and Environmental Characteristics of Ouaka River Surface Sediments, Central African Republic
Understanding the Ouaka River’s Sediment System The Ouaka River, a vital watercourse in the Central African Republic, hosts a diverse array of surface sediment deposits. By examining grain size distributions and associated environmental factors, researchers can deduce prevailing transport and depositional processes. This article synthesizes the key granulometric characteristics of Ouaka River sediments and highlights…
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Granulometric and Environmental Characteristics of Ouaka River Sediments (Central African Republic)
Overview of the Study Area and Relevance The Ouaka River in the Central African Republic (CAR) spans diverse landscapes and climatic regimes. Understanding the granulometric properties of its surface sediment deposits provides essential clues about sediment transport, deposition processes, and the river’s response to environmental change. This study synthesizes grain size frequency distributions, textural parameters,…
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Granulometric and Environmental Characteristics of Surface Sediment Deposits in the Ouaka River (Central African Republic)
Introduction The granulometric properties of river sediments hold vital clues about transport processes, depositional environments, and the broader ecological health of freshwater systems. This study focuses on the Ouaka River in the Central African Republic, examining surface sediment deposits to quantify grain size distributions and link them to environmental drivers such as hydrology, catchment geology,…