Geochemistry of surface sediments in tsunami-affected Sri Lankan lagoons regarding environmental implications
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1735-1472,1735-2630
DOI: 10.1007/s13762-011-0016-4