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For thousands of years, the golden kingdom of Lanka described in the Ramayana has captured people’s imaginations. It was said ...
Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.
Promoted by the Mannar Citizens' Committee (MCC), the initiative was carried out in close cooperation with the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) and various local civil society organisations.
More than 2,000 people yesterday protested in Mannar against a wave of environmentally destructive development projects threatening the fragile ecosystem of Mannar Island. The protest, which began ...
Lake Natron is a soda lake in northern Tanzania with a volcanic geology that maintains the water's pH around 10.5, which is almost as caustic as ammonia. Some life-forms thrive there nevertheless.
The Model Village Housing Project is being implemented in all 25 districts of the island jointly with the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing of Sri Lanka with grant support ...
The Oklahoma Geological Survey is wanting to double the size of their data network. In order to do that, they need landowners to give them permission to install a Seismic Station on their property.
Geography The island lies at the eastern end of the Adam’s Bridge, a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island (also known as Rameswaram Island), off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India ...
Some areas in the Permian have hit geological limits while others, yet to be drilled, are not expected to be as prolific as the prime Tier 1 acreage.
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — A team of geologists conducted a three-day assessment to push the declaration of Biri Rock Formations and other geological sites in Northern Samar province as ...
Mannar metal industry will gain international recognition and better market positioning through the GI tagging. The industry will be safeguarded against counterfeit products.
Efforts to secure the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Mannar’s traditional metal crafts are making progress.