Mapping Calcretes in Inhambane Province, Mozambique for Sustainable Rural Access

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Mozambique
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Infrastructure
Authors:
Hearn, G., Guiuele, J.

Abstract

Calcretes are pedogenic materials where calcium carbonoate is precipitated out of soil water and groundwater. They are widely used in low volume road construction in Southern Africa and Australia. Known resources in Inhambane Province, Mozambique are limited, so it is important to find additional deposits.

Citation

Guiuele, J.; Hearn, G. Mapping Calcretes in Inhambane Province, Mozambique for Sustainable Rural Access. (2013) 15 pp.

Mapping Calcretes in Inhambane Province, Mozambique for Sustainable Rural Access

Published 1 January 2013
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