Environmental Assessment for the Solids Waste Pond in Katenguenha, Angola

Authors

  • Inocêncio Bau-Satula Universidad Agostino Neto, Luanda
  • Mayda Ulloa-Carcasés Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico de Moa
  • Juelmo Gola-Cahimba Instituto Superior Minero Metalúrgico de Moa

Keywords:

integrated relevant criteria method, impact assessment, environment, solid wastes, Katenguenha.

Abstract

Deposition of solid wastes in the Katenguenha dump site is a serious environmental issue in the locality of Huambo (Angola). The objective of this work is to assess the environmental impact caused by solid waste deposition. The integrated relevant criteria method was used to identify and evaluate the environmental impact. The results indicated that the solid waste dump site has a negative impact on all environmental aspects (physical, biological and social). They are category II environment impacts with an environmental impact rate above 6.

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Published

2017-07-10

How to Cite

Bau-Satula, I., Ulloa-Carcasés, M., & Gola-Cahimba, J. (2017). Environmental Assessment for the Solids Waste Pond in Katenguenha, Angola. Minería & Geología, 33(3), 353–366. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistamg/article/view/art8_No3_2017

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2017): Julio-Septiembre

Section

Medio ambiente
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