Spatial and temporal variations of silica in a disturbed tropical river basin

Ibrahim, N.K. and Mustafa, F.B. (2010) Spatial and temporal variations of silica in a disturbed tropical river basin. Sains Malaysiana, 39 (2). pp. 189-198. ISSN 0126-6039,

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Abstract

Spatial and temporal variations in silica concentration were determined at various rivers and tributaries in the Linggi River Basin, which has been highly polluted due to urban, industrial and agricultural wastes. The silica content measured as reactive silicate in the whole Linggi River Basin ranged from 1.4 to 26.3 mg/L. A clear seasonal variation in silica was noted especially in the major rivers with higher concentration during dry months and lower concentration during the wet months. The concentration was found to decrease as the water flooded downstream. The large drainage area with granite dominated lithology and high denudation especially in the upper catchment is attributed for high silica content in the water of Linggi River Basin.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
Depositing User: Dr Mohd Faizal Hamzah
Date Deposited: 01 Dec 2015 01:00
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2019 08:56
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/14960

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