Soils are the foundation of all terrestrial ecosystems. However, unlike for plants and animals,
a global assessment of hotspots for soil nature conservation is still lacking. This hampers our …

In order to cope with the rise in human-caused demands, Saudi Arabia is exploring new
groundwater sources. The groundwater potential of Wadi Ranyah was studied using a multi …

Geohydraulic parameters, namely hydraulic conductivity (K), transmissivity (T), effective
porosity (ϕ), permeability (kp), anisotropy coefficient (λ), and longitudinal conductance (S), of …

The significance of velocity–resistivity relationships has been utilized in various geologic
terrains and under different conditions. The approach is yet to be exploited in tropical …

Environmental contamination is a complex issue that significantly impacts human health and
ecological systems, especially in develo** countries like Nigeria. This study explores the …

Potentially toxic elements from heavy metal pollution in soils and water pose significant
health risks to humans and ecosystems. This study aims to assess heavy metal pollution in …

The nature and rippability conditions (rock mass quality [RMQ]) of the near-surface lithologic
units of Batu Maung, Penang Island, Malaysia, were investigated to develop sustainable …

Water resources are under tremendous pressure as a result of the growing demand for
water to meet human needs. Hence, it is necessary to delineate groundwater potential …

This comprehensive review explores electrical and seismic refraction methods, including
their emerging techniques, namely electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and seismic …

In complex tropical granitic terrains, foundation rocks' bearing strength is important in
infrastructure design, while bedrock fractures that adversely impact engineering structures …