2018-7-12 · ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF STONE QUARRYING ACTIVITIES IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA Dr. Kalu, Ezichi Department of Quantity Surveying Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Nigeria ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effect of quarrying on the environment in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Ebonyi State.
Read More2019-7-1 · Quarrying activity is a necessity that provides much of the materials used in traditional hard flooring, such as granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate and even just clay to make ceramic tiles. However, like many other man-made activities, quarrying activities cause significant impact on the environment (Okafor, 2006). 1103
Read MoreOne of the biggest ne gative impacts of quarrying on the environment is the damage to biodiversit y (Anand, 200 6). Biodiversity ess entially ref ers to the
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Read MoreIMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF IYUKU COMMUNITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA BY Bldr. M. O. OBOIRIEN oboirienmomohyahoo 08064326749, 08052273676 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AUCHI POLYTECHNIC, AUCHI EDO STATE 1 ABSTRACT Quarrying in reasonable volumes for
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Read More2019-5-27 · therefore will assess the environmental impact impacts of crush rock quarry industrial activities on inhabitants of Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. MATERIALS AND METHOD 2.1. Study Area The study area (figure 1) is Supare Akoko in Akoko South-east local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Read More2020-4-2 · Quarrying operations generally involve removal of over- burden, drilling, blasting and crushing of rock materials. The various impacts produced by these operations are both size and locations dependent. Manifestations of specific impacts are on the air, water, soil, earth surface, flora and fauna, and human beings (Areola, 1991).
Read MoreThe quarrying operations and the quarry landscape scars left behind impact the environment and the social-economic wellbeing of the people living around
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Read MoreQuarrying activities in Nigeria has caused significant impact on the environment, the blasting rocks with explosives in order to extract material for processing gives rise to noise pollution, air pollution, damage to biodiversity and habitat destruction which affect the human environment of a particular area Okafor (2016).
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Read More2019-5-27 · therefore will assess the environmental impact impacts of crush rock quarry industrial activities on inhabitants of Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. MATERIALS AND METHOD 2.1. Study Area The study area (figure 1) is Supare Akoko in Akoko South-east local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Read MoreImpact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby . Key words: Quarrying impact, air pollution, particulate matter, occupational health , Nigeria.Introduction he complex mixture of gases that make up the earth »More detailed
Read MoreNigeria. 2Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Accepted 18 October 2010 This study was carried out in quarry site at Ogbere town located at Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State; with main aim of assessing the impact of the quarry activity on bio-diversity within the
Read More2020-4-2 · Quarrying operations generally involve removal of over- burden, drilling, blasting and crushing of rock materials. The various impacts produced by these operations are both size and locations dependent. Manifestations of specific impacts are on the air, water, soil, earth surface, flora and fauna, and human beings (Areola, 1991).
Read MoreAbstract: For centuries, the mining industry has been contributing to the development of nations, a vibrant mining sector like any other sector provides good platform for a country’s growth. Quarrying, a branch of mining is one of the bedrock of the construction sector in any economy. This study examines the economic contribution of granite quarrying in Oyo State, South
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Read MoreThe biggest challenge faced in stone quarrying was the effect on human health while the least was seasonality of quarrying activities. Findings indicated that there was a strong positive relationship between the challenges of stone quarrying activities and the negative impacts that come as a result of stone quarrying.
Read MoreStone Quarry Environmental Issues Nigeria. Impact of stone quarrying on the environment and the . stone ers quarry owners and the community. in contrast it was found that stone quarrying also contributes towards negative impacts to the community such as degradation of land and vegetation cover and affects the health of the residents for .
Read MoreQuarrying activities in Nigeria has caused significant impact on the environment, the blasting rocks with explosives in order to extract material for processing gives rise to noise pollution, air pollution, damage to biodiversity and habitat destruction which affect the human environment of a particular area Okafor (2016).
Read MoreWhat is Nigeria’s location and importance? What is Nigeria’s wider context? How is Nigeria’s economy changing? What is the role of transnational companies in Nigeria? How are Nigeria’s trading and political relationships changing? International Aid in Nigeria; What are the environmental impacts of economic development in Nigeria?
Read More2019-5-27 · therefore will assess the environmental impact impacts of crush rock quarry industrial activities on inhabitants of Supare Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. MATERIALS AND METHOD 2.1. Study Area The study area (figure 1) is Supare Akoko in Akoko South-east local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Read More2021-12-21 · quarrying practices have limited the role played by vege-tation cover in mitigating the global impact of climate change. There is a need for a holistic study that will employ remotely sensed data in GIS domain to determine the extent of the effect of quarrying activities on vegetation cover in the study area. The need for extraordinary details
Read More2019-9-17 · Furthermore, (Nwibo et al. 2012) studied the pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Another related study was by Lad and Samant who focused on only the environmental and social impact of stone quarrying. However, none of these studies approached the subject matter rather ...
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Read More2015-9-19 · harnessing the minerals in Nigeria. An attempt will also be made to examine the possible precautions and reme-dies that can be applied in order to mitigate the effect of adverse environmental impact of mining activities. Table 1 shows the minerals deposits that are currently being exploited in Nigeria. Some of the minerals, notably,
Read MoreThe biggest challenge faced in stone quarrying was the effect on human health while the least was seasonality of quarrying activities. Findings indicated that there was a strong positive relationship between the challenges of stone quarrying activities and the negative impacts that come as a result of stone quarrying.
Read More2019-5-27 · Quarrying is a short-term activity with long term effects it comes along with the promises of wealth and jobs but it brings high environmental costs. The main aim of the study was to unearth impacts that quarrying activities has on health of the quarry workers and people living next to the quarries as well as physical environment.
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