Internet Resources for Geology and Human Health
A collection of internet resources intended to help faculty in teaching or designing courses and activities related to geology and public health. Resources include data, images, animations, activities, literature and references. Contribute a resource to this collection.
Health Topics
- Airborne Transport Processes 24 matches
- Analytical Techniques 2 matches
- Biogenic Hazards 14 matches
- Controls on Bioavailability 7 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 50 matches
- Gases 12 matches
- Heavy Metals 33 matches
- Minerals 21 matches
- Organic Compounds 19 matches
- Other 27 matches
- Public Policy 20 matches
- Radionuclides 10 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 45 matches
Results 11 - 20 of 142 matches
Center for International Earth Science Information Network part of SERC Web Resource Collection
CIESIN was established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to provide information that would help scientists, decision-makers, and the public better understand their changing ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Datasets with Teaching Activities, Datasets, Policy Resources, Audio/Visual:Maps
Surface Water and Groundwater part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site contains 25 questions on the topic of surface water and groundwater, which covers rivers and aquifers. This is part of the Principles of Earth Science course at the University of South ...Resource Type: Assessments:Exam, Assessments
Climate Impact of Quadrupling Atmospheric CO2: An overview of GFDL Climate Model Results part of SERC Web Resource Collection
In this report, the Global Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Climate Research Group examines the possible climate impacts of quadrupling atmospheric CO2. Several impacts are discussed, surface air ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
United States Geologic Survey: Selected Volcano Information part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This United States Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program site contains links to selected material related to volcanic hazards. Users can access information about the volcanic hazards ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
National Asbestos Exposure Review part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The National Asbestos Exposure Review is the name of an Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry project to evaluate sites that received and processed vermiculite mined in Libby, Montana from ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results, Overview/Reference Work
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Produced Water and Oil-Field Equipment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This report summarizes the current knowledge of naturally occurring radioactive materials in oil-fields of the United States. Of particular concern is the effect on public health and the environment ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps
Mercury in the Environment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This USGS fact sheet provides information about mercury toxicity and its occurrence in the environment. Maps, diagrams, and photographs complement the text which discusses the sources and types of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results, Audio/Visual:Maps
Mercury Research in the USGS part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides links to USGS information about mercury sources, cycling and toxicity in the environment. The site features announcements about upcoming workshops and activities, fact sheets and ...Resource Type: Activities, Scientific Resources:Collection
Mercury Contamination of Aquatic Ecosystems part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides a brief overview of mercury cycling in the environment. Text is accompanied by useful diagrams that depict the health effects of mercury on the human body, the accumulation of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Toxic Substances Hydrology Program part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The Toxic Substances Hydrology Program of the USGS performs research to improve characterization and management of contaminated sites,to protect human and environmental health, and to reduce ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
