Indian Journal of Science and Technology, D Estimation of .
Iron ore mining is the major economic activity in Goa and most of the mines are concentrated within five talukas viz. Bicholim, Sattari, Dharbandora, Sanguem and Quepem. The study area comprising 1513 km2 is situated between 15°16' to 15°38'N and 73°50' to 74°17'E. This covers all the areas wherein mining activities in Goa are ...