The impact of Rapid Impulse Compaction (RIC) of large non-cohesive material deposits on the surrounding area

Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) is situated in Gebeng industrial estate in Kuantan, Malaysia. Lynas plant processes rare earth elements that was trucked from Mt Weld Western Australia’s mine site to Fremantle Port and then brought to Malaysia. Rare elements are important in greenhouse emission reduction especially for their distinctive use in wind turbines, hybrid vehicles, automotive chemical action converters and others technologies. However, the construction and the opening of Lynas plant may have caused pollution to the environment and health risk towards surrounding area. Few case studies highlighted the negative impacts of radioactive element towards the surrounding housing market price. Using before-and-after analysis and sensitivity analysis, this research seeks to evaluate the impact from Lynas plant on the price of housing (single storey terrace) in its surrounding area. The findings show that Lynas plant could be one of the factors that have affected the housing market price in the area. This research concludes that, in general, there is an increase of house price after the opening of Lynas plant, however it is evident that there is a trend of increasing house price when the house is farther away from the plant. It is hoped that the findings of this research helps in answering some of the public speculations regarding the impact of the plant.

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Impact of the Swansea Bay Lagoon on Storm Surges in the Bristol Channel

Volume 10: Ocean Renewable Energy ◽

10.1115/omae2019-95075 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Qian Ma ◽

Tulio Marcondes Moreira ◽

Thomas A. A. Adcock

Keyword(s):

Numerical Model ◽

Storm Surges ◽

Tidal Energy ◽

Water Levels ◽

Small Scale ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

The Past ◽

Operating Strategies ◽

Swansea Bay ◽

The Impact

Abstract The proposed Swansea Bay tidal energy lagoon is an example of a relatively small-scale tidal barrage demonstrator project. A key concern with this technology is that such structures may exacerbate other environmental problems. However, such structures might also create beneficial environmental effects in some areas, such as mitigating the impact of storm surges. In this paper we model the hydrodynamics of the Swansea lagoon and surrounding area using a depth-averaged numerical model. We simulate a number of storm surge events from the past 40 years and analyse how the presence of the Swansea Lagoon (under various operating strategies) modifies the resulting water levels.

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The Potential of Utilizing Air Temperature Datasets from Non-Professional Meteorological Stations in Brno and Surrounding Area

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s19194172 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (19) ◽

pp. 4172 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karel Dejmal ◽

Petr Kolar ◽

Josef Novotny ◽

Alena Roubalova

Keyword(s):

Air Temperature ◽

Missing Values ◽

Meteorological Parameter ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Quality Of Data ◽

Current State ◽

Recorded Data ◽

Urban Heat ◽

The Impact

An increasing number of individuals and institutions own or operate meteorological stations, but the resulting data are not yet commonly used in the Czech Republic. One of the main difficulties is the heterogeneity of measuring systems that puts in question the quality of outcoming data. Only after a thorough quality control of recorded data is it possible to proceed with for example a specific survey of variability of a chosen meteorological parameter in an urban or suburban region. The most commonly researched element in the given environment is air temperature. In the first phase, this paper focuses on the quality of data provided by amateur and institutional stations. The following analyses consequently work with already amended time series. Due to the nature of analyzed data and their potential use in the future it is opportune to assess the appropriateness of chronological and possibly spatial interpolation of missing values. The evaluation of seasonal variability of air temperature in the scale of Brno city and surrounding area in 2015–2017 demonstrates, that the enrichment of network of standard (professional) stations with new stations may significantly refine or even revise the current state of knowledge, for example in the case of urban heat island phenomena. A cluster analysis was applied in order to assess the impact of localization circumstances (station environment, exposition, etc.) as well as typological classification of the set of meteorological stations.

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The Ties That Bind

Administration & Society ◽

10.1177/0095399714554682 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 46 (9) ◽

pp. 1109-1129

Author(s):

Aaron Wachhaus

Keyword(s):

Surrounding Area ◽

Community People ◽

Governance Strategy ◽

The Impact ◽

Three Components

This article examines cases of municipal dissolution and the impact of the loss of government on a place, its people, and the surrounding area. A framework of three components of municipal community—people, place, and government—is presented. The interrelation of these elements is explored through cases where not all elements are present. Particular attention is given to the removal of government from community through municipal dissolution. The impacts of dissolution on community, and its potential as a governance strategy, are addressed.

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Impact of the Salinity Gradient on the Mollusc Fauna in Flooded Mine Subsidences (Karvina, Czech Republic)

Archives of Environmental Protection ◽

10.2478/aep-2014-0007 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 87-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kamila Kašovská ◽

Łukasz Pierzchała ◽

Edyta Sierka ◽

Barbara Stalmachová

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Salinity Gradient ◽

Aquatic Biota ◽

Model Group ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Inorganic Substances ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Mollusc Species ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

The Impact

Abstract This paper presents the impact of salinisation on the aquatic mollusc fauna in flooded mine subsidences in the Karvina region (Czech Republic). The results of the previous research on salinity in flooded mine subsidences show that some of them contain a high content of dissolved inorganic substances (above 1000 mg·l-1). These substances can affect the vegetation and animals occurring in the water and the surrounding area. The phylum of Mollusca was selected as a model group for the fieldwork as it includes species with the proven bioindication potential. The occurrence of aquatic mollusc species was studied at 10 sites. The sites were selected based on the content of dissolved substances (the salinity gradient from <500 to >1000 mg·l-1. A total of 12 aquatic mollusc species were found, including one species identified as a potential bioindicator of the negative effect of salinisation on aquatic biota. The analysis showed statistically significant positive correlations between the content of dissolved inorganic substances and the presence of alien species Potamopyrgus antipodarum (J.E. Gray, 1843). The gradient of salinity significantly affects the species composition of the mollusc fauna in flooded mine subsidences and may affect the biodiversity of this group.

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOA TABUHAN AND ITS IMPACT IN PACITAN REGENCY

Jurnal Partisipatoris ◽

10.22219/jp.v2i1.11745 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 42

Author(s):

Siti Hawa Nurjannah ◽

Yusuf Adam Hilman ◽

Bambang Triono

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Local People ◽

Tourist Attraction ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Rural Village ◽

Cultural Effects ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

The Impact ◽

Tourist Office ◽

Descriptive Qualitative

This study aims at finding out the development of Goa Tabuhan and its impact asa tourist attraction. As an addition, this study also attempts to find out the efforttaken by the Tourist Office in developing the tourism sector in Pacitan regency.This study also conducted an effort comparison between the Tourist Office andWareng rural village of Punung sub-district, who manages the Goa Tabuhan touristattraction in Pacitan regency. This study used a descriptive qualitative method;there were nine informants consisted of four tourist office representatives, two of thevillage representative, two of the Goa Tabuhan local people, and one visitor of GoaTabuhan. Based on the result of the study, there is a significant impact on societyin the surrounding area of Goa Tabuhan; its visitors also experience the impact. Theimpact that affects society is in the form of economic and social and cultural effects.

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LOLODA IN THREE TERNATE-DUTCH TREATY MANUSCRIPTS IN 19th CENTURY

International Review of Humanities Studies ◽

10.7454/irhs.v0i0.202 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Tommy Christomy ◽

Rias A. Suharjo

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

19Th Century ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Political Dynamics ◽

Secure Access ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

The impact of the relationship between Ternate and Europe affected the relation between Ternate and its surrounding area. As a result of the socio-political dynamics with the colonial, Ternate did not easily positioned itself as a sultanate which was neutral from the Dutch and the interest of its surrounding kingdoms, especially its neighbouring sultanate. Ternate was dragged into alliance with Dutch in order to secure access toward the natural resources needed by both parties. One of the tools used by Dutch in 19th century to secure access toward natural resources was the treaty. The treaty between Ternate and Dutch became an important instrument to maintain legitimacy of the two parties. Loloda was amidst the interest of Ternate and Dutch. In some treaties, the signature of Loloda Sultanate and other small sultanates in North Maluku which were Ternate loyalists were needed by Dutch and Ternate. Therefore, we could easily draw a conclusion based on the treaty that Loloda is part of Ternate’s hegemony. However, in this research we will explore poetically the relation between the Dutch, Ternate and Loloda expressed through metaphor and other specific expressions. For this reason, we will discuss in depth the poetic aspects of three manuscripts (113/1/14, 113/8/11a, dan 113/8/12).

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Groundwater Vulnerability Mapping in Muntilan and its Surrounding Area, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/930/1/012053 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 930 (1) ◽

pp. 012053

Author(s):

K Aribowo ◽

W Wilopo ◽

D H Barianto

Keyword(s):

Land Use Planning ◽

Groundwater Resources ◽

Groundwater Vulnerability ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Daily Consumption ◽

Central Java ◽

Groundwater Vulnerability Mapping ◽

Soil Media ◽

Dug Wells ◽

The Impact

Abstract Groundwater resources are vital for residents in Muntilan Sub-District and its surrounding area in Central Java. The residents use groundwater for daily consumption by developing dug wells. Therefore, groundwater sources from contamination should be protected to guarantee sustainable groundwater use in this area. Groundwater vulnerability maps can be used as basic information to prevent groundwater contamination, land-use planning, and groundwater resources management. Therefore, this study aims to develop the groundwater vulnerability map in the Muntilan, Salam, Ngluwar Sub-Districts, Magelang Regency, Central Java. The vulnerability assessment used the DRASTIC method. The method has used the sum of the weighting of various parameters, including topography, net recharge, groundwater depth, the impact of the vadose zone, soil media, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer, and aquifer media. The analysis results described that the DRASTIC Index (DI) value ranges from low to high levels, low levels, and the moderate level of vulnerability covers Muntilan sub-district and salam sub-district, while high levels of vulnerability are located in Muntilan, Ngluwar, and Salam Sub-Districts. Therefore, this vulnerability can be used for regional spatial planning and groundwater protection in the district.

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The impact of historic building toward regional sustainability: Case study Menara Kudus, Indonesia

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/878/1/012011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 878 (1) ◽

pp. 012011

Author(s):

A Anisa ◽

F Lissimia

Keyword(s):

Historic Buildings ◽

Environmental Aspects ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Second Stage ◽

Central Java ◽

Analysis Phase ◽

Third Stage ◽

Physical Setting ◽

The Impact

Abstract Menara Kudus area marks the beginning of Kudus City, Central Java, Indonesia. The area is famous for its many historic buildings, including Menara Kudus, Al Aqsa Mosque, the traditional Kudus house, and Sunan Kudus tomb complex. Menara Kudus area is an area visited by pilgrims and tourists. In addition, there are many “pesantren” in the surrounding area that make this area never look deserted. Economic development thrives around the area but doesn’t necessarily change physical setting. This study was designed to describe the impact of historic buildings in Menara Kudus area on the sustainability of the surrounding area. The method used in this research is qualitative interpretive descriptive, which analyzes field data using 3 aspects of sustainability which is economic, social and environmental fields. The analysis phase is carried out through 3 stages. The first stage is the explanation and description of historic buildings around the Holy Tower. The second stage, discuss and describe the economic, social, and environmental aspects around the Menara Kudus. The third stage, interpretation to see the impact toward surrounding area. The results of this study show there are significant influence between historic buildings and the sustainability of the area, especially on the economic aspect. Crowds of pilgrims and tourists visiting the Menara Kudus area make economic activity in the surrounding area flourish. Likewise, with the presence of “santri” from outside the Kudus area which is in the vicinity of Menara Kudus. The existence of a institution that manages the Mosque, the Tomb, and Menara Kudus and the Kudus Cultural Heritage Team makes this area neatly arranged so that it supports the sustainability of the region.

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Taphonomical observations on the pygmy hippopotamus site in Aghia Napa, Cyprus.

Bulletin of the Geological Society of Greece ◽

10.12681/bgsg.10910 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 122

Author(s):

A. Filippidi ◽

E. T. Stathopoulou ◽

G. Theodorou

Keyword(s):

Environmental Parameters ◽

Skeletal Element ◽

Surrounding Area ◽

Upper Pleistocene ◽

Size And Shape ◽

Skeletal Material ◽

Type Size ◽

The Impact

In this paper data concerning the taphonomy of the Upper Pleistocene site Aghia Napa in Cyprus is presented. The site is dominated by skeletal material belonging to the pygmy Hippopotamus species Phanourios minor, and consists a littoral rockshelter. The fossiliferous assemblage is spread in a total area of about 72 m2 and a significantly large number of specimens were collected, indicating the presence of more than 160 individuals at the site. In this paper, we attempt to identify the causes or mechanisms that led to the accumulation of the endemic hippopotamus remains, focusing also on the palaeo-environmental parameters that might had affected the survivorship of the fossils. The taphonomical analysis is also based on parameters, which provide information concerning skeletal element representation and thus survivorship. The study of the skeletal material shows signs of abrasion, cracking and significant fragmentation which are related to the type, size and shape of the skeletal elements. The bone assemblage is interpreted as a result of transportation of the skeletal material from longer or shorter distances in the surrounding area while the impact of man concerning their accumulation is still under discussion.

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