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Analysis of lightning current propagation on earth surface

Kumarasinghe, Nuwan (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Weather experts report that lightning strikes the earth 100 times each second around the world and about 16 million thunderstorms occur worldwide each year. Lightning packs a punch equal to 100 million volts of ...
An analytical study of changing pattern of banana cultivation in Angunakolapalassa. (A case study of Uda Walawa Block 10 - Murawasihene)

Dissanayake, D.M. Karunadasa (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Banana cultivation was the crop of the Angunakolapalassa D.S. Division since 1985. Angunakolapalsssa is under the “Uda Wdawlawa special Mahaweli area”. Initially the project was designed for paddy cultivation. The Uda ...
The application of Advanced Spaceborn Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) radiometer data for mineral exploration in Sri Lanka ; a case study from serpentinite deposit in Ussangoda.

Kodikara, Gayantha L. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Ussangoda, located in southern most part of the Highland-Vij ay an boundary, is characterized by hydrothermally altered serpentine deposit associated with hematite rich clayey sand. This serpentinite body represents ...
Application of Geographical Information Systems on tea production in Kamburupitiya DS division.

Kahandage, P.D.; Sewwandi, S.A.D.H.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Tea production plays an important role in the Sri Lankan economy, and is a major foreign currency earner, bringing US$ 1.03 billion in 2007. Matara district contributes for 15 % of the total tea production in Sri Lanka. ...
An assessment of 'work- family balance' among married females in Sri Lanka: a case study of Gampaha District

Ranabahu, R.A.S.P.; Amaraweera, R.H. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

There have been marked changes in women’s lives in Sri Lanka after they are given more opportunities for labour force participation under the context of various socio -economic changes viz., globalization, migration, ...
An assessment of the physical status of the village tanks in the Paranahalmillea cascade

Nianthi, Rekha; Jayakumara, Shantha; Bandara, Madduma (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Physical status of the village tanks in the dry zone cascades of Sri Lanka has been drastically deteriorated. Structural condition of the traditional village tank system had been maintained by traditional village ...
Calculation of drainage density of watersheds: A micro catchment based analysis of Wet Zone, Sri Lanka.

Karunarathna, Ananda (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Drainage density (Dd) is described as the length of streams per unit area of a watershed. This is the numerical explanation of the relative spacing of streams / channels in a basin dissected by tributaries. The meaning ...
A Case Study in Monitoring of Monsoon Flooding in Eastern Sri Lanka using ALOS PALSAR data

Shiromani, I.M.; Jayawardena, P. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Flood is one of the major natural hazards in Sri Lanka. Owing to its geographical location Sri Lanka experiences periodical flooding at places due to Southwest and Northeast monsoons. It addition to the monsoons, direct ...
A case study on solid waste disposal and environmental problems in the Kurunegala town

Jayawardana, D.P.A.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Creating a “dustbin culture” as a result of technology development, population growth and urbanization, is a significant issue in urban areas. Waste is being increased in urban and sub urban areas continuously and it ...
Climate change and the variability in rainfall pattern in Sri Lanka

Premalal, K.H.M.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Global climate is changing mainly due to rapid increase of emission of greenhouse gases through the anthropogenic activities. Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has ...
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Unknown author (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)
Contribution by earthenware (clay) industry as a regional economical aspect towards the rural economic development: (the Rambukkana Divisional Secretariat Division)

Nimalaweera, B.A.U.; Rathnasekara, S.R.L.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Pass words: Regional Economy, earthenware (Clay) industry, rural economy, tradition An area which specifically contributes towards the regional economy by way of production and marketing could be recognized as an ...
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Unknown author (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)
The dawn of a new era on fisheries sector in the northern province of Sri Lanka

Sosai, A.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Fishing has been one of the economic activities in the northern Sri Lanka. The war situation during the last two decades has, however, put the fishing industry under hardship and the relatively prosperous pre-war ...
Eco-tourism potential and constraints in in Kirala Kele wetland area of Matara District

Thennakoon, T.M.S.P.K.; Malka, Dilani (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

There is overwhelming evidence that both the developed and the developing countries have given much emphasis on eco-tourism as a strategy for development. Hence, its potential needs thorough examination with a view to ...
“Eco-tourism” as a ommunity based forest management approach. (A study of Hiyare forest reserve, Sri Lanka)

Wajiramaali, Y.L.D.; Kumara, T.G.P.; Nirosha, K.; Perera, D.R.P.; Sandamaali, W.H.M.K.; Subhashini, A.A.; Kumari, R.A.S.P. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

The Hiyare forest reserve is one of the isolated forests located in Akmeemana D S division in the Galle district. It is located 20km a way from Galle and there is a reservoir in the middle of the forest reserve. The ...
The effect of crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) on the human community in the lower Nilwala river valley

Karunarathne, Manjula; Senewirathne, Sanjeewa; Premachandra, Dammini; Hewage, Dammika (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

The effect of crocodiles on the human community at two Grama Niladhari divisions Weragampita (417 H) and Nawimana (427) located in the Nilwala river valley in the Matara district was studied in July 2009. Data were ...
Effect of human activities on decrease in turtle habitats in Kosgoda

Sanjeewani, M.K. Gayathrika; Kumara, B.G. Saman (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Turtle habitats were widely spred some decades ago in the Kosgoda area due to some favouring factors of the environment. At present, turtle resource is decreasing very rapidly both in global and local scales. However, ...
Effect of population, area and relief on the status of tribal health service centres in Dhadgaon Tahsil (M.S)

Suryawanshi, D.S. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

Health care facilities are poor in the tribal area of the world. Similarly, status of tribal health service centres is also poor in the country. The present study has been attempted to find out the status of primary ...
Effect of reforestation on traditional lifestyles of peripheral communities (Focus on Pines planted northeast slope of Sinharaja)

Kumara, R.K.C.; Kumara, H.I.G.C.; Karunarathne, M.S.M.L. (Department of Geography, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2010-01-08)

The Sinharaja forest comes under the category of “Tropical Rain Forests”. It is located between latitudes 6U 21 i- 6U 26i N and longitudes 80U 301-80U 34i E. It consists of 11187 hectares spread over an elevation range ...

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