Earth Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015

  • Displacement Fields of Sedimentary Layers Controlled by Fault Parameters: The Discrete Element Method of Controlling Basement Motions by Dislocation Solutions

    Shigekazu Kusumoto, Yasuto Itoh, Keiji Takemura, Tomotaka Iwata

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 89-94
    Received: Apr. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2015
    Published: May 08, 2015
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    Abstract: In the two-dimensional discrete element modeling of displacement of sedimentary layers caused by faulting within the basement, we attempted to move a rigid basement as if it were an elastic basement by controlling its motion through application of dislocation solutions. An advantage of our modeling procedure is that we can discuss displacement fiel... Show More
  • Prediction of Temperature and Precipitation in Damavand Catchment in Iran by Using LARS –WG in Future

    Sepideh Karimi, Saeed Karimi, Ahmad Reza Yavari, Mohamad Hosein Niksokhan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 95-100
    Received: Apr. 26, 2015
    Accepted: May 11, 2015
    Published: May 21, 2015
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    Abstract: In recent years the issue of climate change and its effects on various aspects of the environment has become one of the challenges facing planners. It is desirable to analyze and predict the change of critical climatic variables, such as temperature and precipitation, which will provide valuable reference results for future water resources planning... Show More
  • Some Characteristics of Seismic Activity in the Song Tranh 2 Reservoir, Quang Nam, Vietnam by Local Seismic Network Data

    Nguyen Van Giang, Jan Wiszniowski, Beata Plesiewicz, Grzegorz Lizurek, Dinh Quoc Van, Le Quang Khoi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 101-111
    Received: May 05, 2015
    Accepted: May 20, 2015
    Published: Jun. 01, 2015
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    Abstract: The Song Tranh 2 hydropower construction is located in the Quang Nam province (central Vietnam), it has a reservoir volume of 740 million cubic meters of water and a dam height of 96 m. The reservoir was filled to capacity for the first time in February 2011 to about 160m, then it dropped to 140 m in July 2011. The filling of reservoir started agai... Show More
  • Ethiopian Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Prediction Using Canonical Correlation Analysis (CCA)

    Kassa Fekadu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 112-119
    Received: Apr. 09, 2015
    Accepted: May 11, 2015
    Published: Jun. 06, 2015
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    Abstract: Because Ethiopia’s economy is mainly dependent on rain-fed agriculture, the failure or the goodness of seasonal rainfall is incredibly decisive the country’s socio economic functioning- in particular, food production. As a result, the reliable seasonal rainfall prediction would have several advantages for agricultural activities, water management, ... Show More
  • Effect of Climate Change on Crop Production in Rwanda

    Kseniia Mikova, Enock Makupa, John Kayumba

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 120-128
    Received: Feb. 27, 2015
    Accepted: May 29, 2015
    Published: Jun. 11, 2015
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    Abstract: For Africa’s developing countries the agricultural system is among the most vulnerable due to extensive use of rainfed crop production, presence of droughts and floods that affect crops as well as initial poverty of population that limits the capacity to adapt. In this study were realized the analysis of long-term rainfall data and its impact on ma... Show More