Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Ocean science"
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Lateral transport of suspended particulate matter in nepheloid layers along the Irish continental margin - a case study of the Whittard Canyon, North-East Atlantic Ocean
(2016-06-03)Nepheloid layers, defined by their increased concentration of suspended particulate material (SPM), are an important transport mechanism in the pelagic to benthic coupling of material, including rich organic matter. ... -
A multi-disciplinary investigation of the provenance, pathways and geothermal potential of Irish thermal springs
(2016-02-26)The geothermal energy of thermal groundwater is currently being exploited for district-scale heating in many locations world-wide. The Carboniferous bedrock in the south and east of Ireland hosts a number of thermal springs ...