Assessment of heavy metals and radionuclides in dust fallout in the West Rand mining area of South Africa

VP Dudu, M Mathuthu, M Manjoro - Clean Air Journal, 2018 - scielo.org.za
Windblown dust can contain radioactive materials from mining. These radionuclides when
inhaled in dust produce ionizing radiation which damages the cells and tissues in the body …

Dilution and dispersion of particulate matter from abandoned mine sites to nearby communities in Namibia

MN Uugwanga, NA Kgabi - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
In this study, the HYSPLIT model was used to model the dilution and dispersion of
particulate matter in the surrounding of two abandoned mine sites (Klein Aub and Oamites) …

[PDF][PDF] Atmospheric conditions and precipitation in arid environments: A case of Namibia

NA Kgabi, M Uugwanga, J Ithindi - International Journal of …, 2016 - researchgate.net
This study evaluates the atmospheric conditions and precipitation interactions in Namibia to
provide the basis for monitoring and improving conditions relating to water storage …

[PDF][PDF] Improving Air Quality in Namibia: Causes, Effects, and Possible Solutions

J Iyanda - researchgate.net
Air pollution is a major environmental issue affecting human health and ecosystems
globally. This paper focuses on air pollution in Namibia, discussing the causes, effects, and …