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Geology and location of major coarse aggregate resources in Lebanon, Eastern Mediterranean

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 With the ongoing construction in Lebanon associated with renewal and urban expansion, the demand for coarse aggregates has soared. Traditionally, small quarries have been opened near to the centres of demand. However, in view of the detrimental environmental impact of these workings, a large number have been closed by the Lebanese government. In order to ensure that in the future the effect of quarrying on the environment is minimized, a survey of major coarse aggregate resources in Lebanon was undertaken. This paper reports on the field investigations in twenty quarries, covering some 80% of the Lebanese territory.

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La demande de granulats au Liban monte en flèche avec le programme de construction en cours, qu'il s'agisse de rénovations ou d'expansion urbaine. Traditionnellement, de petites carrières sont ouvertes auprès des centres de demande. Cependant, au vu de l'impact négatif de ces exploitations sur l'environnement, un grand nombre de ces carrières ont été fermées par le gouvernement libanais. Afin de garantir pour le futur une diminution de cet impact sur l'environnement, une étude des principales ressources en granulats au Liban a été ordonnée. L'article présente les travaux de terrain réalisés sur vingt carrières, concernant environ 80% du territoire libanais.

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Received: 29 July 1999 · Accepted: 20 August 1999

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Hamad, B., Khoury, G. & Khawlie, M. Geology and location of major coarse aggregate resources in Lebanon, Eastern Mediterranean. Bull Eng Geol Env 58, 183–190 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100640050074

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