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Petrological Analysis and Environmental Impact of Carbonate Rocks: A Case Study of Thandawmywet Taung, Mandalay Region
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| Title | Petrological Analysis and Environmental Impact of Carbonate Rocks: A Case Study of Thandawmywet Taung, Mandalay Region | |||||
| Language | en | |||||
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 | |||||
| Authors | ||||||
| Kay Thi Khaing | ||||||
| Zin Myo Aung | ||||||
| Htet Yar Zar | ||||||
| Yar Zar Htun | ||||||
| Paing Hein Khant | ||||||
| Aung Kyaw Kyaw | ||||||
| Sang M Nan Oo | ||||||
| Swe Min Htun | ||||||
| Phyo Wai Hlyan | ||||||
| Sandar Shwe Linn | ||||||
| Thet Htet Ye Nge | ||||||
| Description | ||||||
| Thandawmywet Taung (TDM_T) is located in Kyaukse Township, Kyaukse District, Mandalay Region. The study location is located approximately 8 kilometers SE of Kyauks. Field works were carried out during in 2024. This study serves as an initial investigation of economic aspect and evaluation of environmental impacts. The GPS and Brunton compasses were used to locate the lithologic contact and collect rock samples. The Haz-Scanner Wireless Environmental Perimeter Air Station (EPAS) was used to collect Ambient Air Monitoring data. Air quality survey was conducted for 24 hours in 2024. The lithology in the TDM_T have mainly composed of carbonates rocks. It was composed of bioclastic constituents which composed of calcareous algae (5%) and bryozoan-foraminiferal bioherm (7%). The calcite cements filled the (80-90%) pore space prior to burial, preventing compaction. Carbonate rocks have been used for cement-making materials in cement factories. Cement-making has been considered as the most significant source of air pollution in the Kyaukse area. The research areas had NO2 concentration values higher than 20 µg/m3, AQ_4 had PM 10 values higher than 50 µg/m3 the Myanmar and WHO guideline. Based on this research, the economic aspect of the area was fairly good. The findings suggested that industrial sources be controlled to reduce to reduce air pollution-related health risks in population in these areas. This information has been used for the government to support in setting up an appropriate mitigation control strategy for reducing their emissions and impacts on human health. | ||||||
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| Central Cenozoic Belt, Carbonates Rocks, Cement-making, AQ | ||||||
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| Kyaukse University Research Journal | ||||||
| 365-374 | ||||||
| IV | ||||||