Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Geosciences"

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Characterization and hydrocarbon potential of the Lower Permian Wolfcamp Formation, northwestern Mitchell County, Midland Basin, Texas

Calhoun, Zachary (2018-12-10)

Lithologic, petrologic, and geochemical analyses were performed on the Wolfcamp Formation (operational benches A and B), with a focus on a 400-ft-thick core recovered from wildcat well Strain 2V (API 42-335-53586) in ...

Characterizing Subsurface Structural Features of the Bellingham Basin by Gravity and Magnetic Modeling

Bhattacharya, Rahul (2019-08-15)

This study uses gravity and magnetic data modeling to identify the geometry of the Bellingham basin, Washington, and its deformational history. The study also provides additional insight into three newly identified ...

Constraints on the Petrogenesis of the Rockford Granite by Chemical and Radiogenic Isotopic Compositions

Robbins, Robert Jr (2022-04-27)

The Rockford Granite is a Paleozoic igneous body located in Coosa County, Alabama. Regionally, between the Brevard zone and the Kowaliga zone, there lies intense faulting and shearing, which has been studied extensively ...

A continuous 100 thousand-year stalagmite δ18O record from the Yucatan Peninsula: implications for Caribbean hydroclimate on orbital and millennial timescales

Hill, Morgan (2019-04-29)

I present a new stalagmite δ18O record, named Katún, collected from Río Secreto Natural Reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula (YP) that spans the interval between 198 kyr to 320 kyr before present (BP), thus offering the oldest ...

Cultural and Environmental Transition and Transformation of Two South Asian Cities: Dhaka and Kolkata

Nur, S M Shihab (2020-04-17)

South Asian cities have entered the group of fastest growing megacities in the world in recent times. Two megacities, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Kolkata in India across borders, have experienced similar political changes in ...

Deep Learning for Remote Sensing-Based Estimation of Water Quality Parameters

Neupane, Dinesh (2024-07-24) ETD File Embargoed

Monitoring and assessing the characteristics of surface water is critical for managing and improving its quality. While the existing in situ measurement methods are precise, they have limitations in terms of spatial and ...

Determining the best practices for utilizing Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UASs) for monitoring water quality

Kaye, Kelly (2023-08-16)

Accurate water quality monitoring techniques are vital for the conservation and consumption of clean water. Traditional in situ sampling practices have limitations that can be augmented with remote sensing techniques. ...

Detrital Zircon U-Pb Age Constraints on the Sandstone Provenance of the Upper Cretaceous Eutaw Formation from Central Alabama to Western Georgia

Barrett, Michael (2020-05-11)

Sandstone provenance analysis of the Tombigbee Sand Member and Eutaw Formation is vital to discerning source material of clastic detrital sediments found in eastern Alabama and western Georgia along the Upper Cretaceous ...

Developing a Genetic Model for Puerto Rico’s Tibes Iron Deposit through Field Observations and Geochemical Analyses

Barefoot, Marisa (2021-12-03)

Understanding the formation of iron deposits is key for locating new resources and upholding our pledge to transition to renewable energy as iron is required to make steel, a critical component of all green energy technologies. ...

Developing a geospatial model to identify private well contamination risk in Alabama

Rahaman, Sk Nafiz (2024-07-08)

In the United States, many people rely on private wells, and a constellation of risk factors affect the nature and severity of well water pollution, including the capacity of the well user to effectively manage their water ...

Development of Global Social Vulnerability Model for Earthquakes

Bin Asad, Khan Mortuza (2019-07-23)

Although earthquakes are one of the most devastating natural hazards that affect humanity, very few attempts have been made to consider the human elements that put populations at risk. Most researchers focus on the assessment ...

Distribution of encrusting foraminifera at Mayaguana, Bahamas: Determining assemblage composition and relationship of test size and density to food availability

Eubanks, Eric (2018-08-01)

Benthic foraminifera that are cemented by calcium carbonate or are otherwise firmly fixed to hard surfaces are known as encrusting or attached foraminifera. Relatively few actualistic studies focus on the use of encrusting ...

Does Access Imply Usability? Evaluating Social and Physical Barriers to Park Access and Usability within Atlanta, Georgia

Bright, Ansleigh (2024-05-02)

The mere existence of green spaces doesn't guarantee their usage, and access to them isn't solely dependent on their proximity. This study investigates park use in Atlanta, Georgia with a focus on understanding how park ...

Drought Management Plans in Major Cities of the Southeastern U.S. v. Western U.S.

Moore, Meredith (2019-04-23)

The severe drought conditions impacting California and the Western United States over the last several years have led to greater awareness of the consequences of water scarcity and the need for effective drought policy. ...

Drought Management Plans of States in the Southeastern United States: A Comprehensive Evaluation

McAleer, Christopher (2023-05-16)

While the Southeast is often considered to be a region of abundant rainfall and humidity, severe droughts over the last two decades have raised awareness of the importance of proper management strategies at the state level. ...

Effect of landuse and landcover change and climate change on the hydrological response and water quality of Big Creek Lake Watershed South Alabama USA

Eva, Eshita (2021-07-12) ETD File Embargoed

Land use and climate are the two key factors affecting the hydrological processes of a watershed. This research aimed to evaluate the impact of changing land use and land cover (LULC) and climate change on hydrological ...