Vibrations in a neighborhood: A case-study in applied geography |
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Authors: | Dr Claude Genest |
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Institution: | (1) Section de Géographie, Université du Québec a Trois-Rivières, CP 500, G9A 5H7 Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada |
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Abstract: | In 1981, residents of Trois-Rivières-Ouest (Québec) who lived near the Kruger pulp and paper mill began to complain that strong
vibrations were damaging their homes. A study sponsored by the local university led to the identification of three destinct
sectors with regard to the vibrations. These were found to be due to a combination of factors including automobile, rail and
maritime traffic, with the most significant source of vibrations being the Kruger plant itself. Using the data collected in
the study, residents presented a convincing case to both city hall and the Kruger company, and were thus able to obtain a
satisfactory solution to their problems. |
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