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Geo-engineering evaluation of Harrat Irbid Basaltic Rocks, Irbid District—North Jordan

The basalt flow in Irbid district covers an area of about 300 km 2 and forms different shapes: elongated strips, sub-rounded spots, and arc-like outcrops. The basalt flow in the study area has thicknesses ranging from 1 to 30 m. This study is conducted to evaluate the basaltic rocks as a constructio...

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Published in:Arabian journal of geosciences 2016-05, Vol.9 (5), p.1-11, Article 412
Main Authors: Abu-Mahfouz, Israa S., Al-Malabeh, Ahmad A., Rababeh, Shaher M.
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