This study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and suitability of water resources for human consumption and agricultural irrigation in the granite mining area of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka. A total of thirty-five water samples were collected during the pre-m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5928
H. Raveesh, K. N. Vinodh Kumar, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingayya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju·Asian Journal of Geological Research·2026
The Chikkaballapur District, situated within the hard-rock terrain of the Dharwar Craton, exhibits a complex geomorphic landscape formed due to tectonic activity and prolonged denudational processes (Kale & Gupta, 2001; Singh et al., 2014). In the present study, the spatial d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2247
Water, the most essential natural resource for life and the environment, is becoming scarce due to increasing demand, making conservation through reduced wastage, recycling, reuse, and artificial recharge crucial.This study evaluates the suitability of pre-monsoon groundwater in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4919
K. N. Vinodh Kumar, H. Raveesh, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingyya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju·Asian Journal of Geological Research·2026
Geomorphological maps serve as fundamental tools for interpreting the origin and evolution of landscapes and for assessing their influence on natural resources and environmental hazards. Landforms are natural physical features developed on the Earth’s surface through the combined...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2240
Groundwater is the principal source of freshwater for domestic and agricultural needs in semi-arid regions of peninsular India. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of the Lower Papagni River Basin in Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka, with special emphasis on it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3903
Groundwater in crystalline basement regions is mainly stored in weathered and fractured zones due to the low permeability of fresh bedrock, making its distribution highly variable and dependent on subsurface structural features. Accurate identification of these aquifer zones is t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3260
Groundwater is a vital resource for domestic and agricultural use in semi-arid regions such as the Lokapavani River Basin, Mandya District, Karnataka. This study evaluates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and suitability of groundwater collected from 41 locations during the p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2244