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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
Environmental Studies of the World Trade Center Area After the September 11, 2001 Attack. part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This report describes the results of an interdisciplinary environmental characterization of the World Trade Center (WTC) area after September 11, 2001. The scientific investigation included two main ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Maps, Scientific Resources:Research Results
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
International Chromium Development Association part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This professional organization works to promote the chromium industry, from mining and production to industry and health. The site provides abundant information about the properties, sources and uses ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
Selenium Waste part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides general information about selenium including its occurrence, industrial applications, toxicology, and regulations and practices regarding industrial waste disposal. The site also ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
Asbestos Hazard Assessment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This interactive site introduces students to concepts related to asbestos and how geologists analyze asbestos in building materials. The site is divided into three components: the geology of ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies
BASINS: Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Nonpoint Sources part of SERC Web Resource Collection
BASINS is a multipurpose environmental analysis system for use by regional, state, and local agencies in performing watershed and water quality based studies. This new software makes it possible to ...Resource Type: Computer Applications, Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Datasets with Tools
Essentials of Medical Geology: Impacts of the Natural Environment on Public Health part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This reference volume emphasizes the interrelationships of geological processes to the health and diseases of humans and animals. It helps explain the geologic origins and flow of toxic elements in ...
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Pedagogic Resources:Research Results
