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.
Health Topics
- Airborne Transport Processes 22 matches
- Analytical Techniques 2 matches
- Biogenic Hazards 12 matches
- Controls on Bioavailability 6 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 42 matches
- Gases 10 matches
- Heavy Metals 26 matches
- Minerals 19 matches
- Organic Compounds 16 matches
- Other 22 matches
- Public Policy 13 matches
- Radionuclides 10 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 39 matches
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Environmental Studies of Mineral Deposits in Alaska part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This collection of articles summarizes environmental geochemical studies of metallic mineral deposits in Alaska, including sulfide, gold, mercury, chromium, and uranium mines and deposits. The ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources, Overview/Reference Work, Research Results, Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
Nutrient Pollution part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The Nutrient Pollution site explains what nutrients are, how nitrogen and phosphorus are used in the ecosystem, how nutrients can become pollutants to the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers, what the ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Long-lasting Eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i Leads to Volcanic-Air Pollution part of SERC Web Resource Collection
In 1986 the eruption of Kilauea Volcano changed from the episodic fountaining of lava and gas at Pu`u O`o cone every few weeks to the continuous outpouring of lava from a new vent only 3 kilometers ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Ecosystem Change and Public Health: A Global Perspective part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This textbook was published to: 1) raise awareness of changes in human health related to global ecosystem change; and 2) expand the scope of the traditional curriculum in environmental health to ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Mineral Resources On Line Spatial Data part of SERC Web Resource Collection
Ths portal allows users to view or download spatial data on regional and global geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and mineral resources. The data can be accessed by using interactive map browsers of ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Maps
Toxic Chemicals Initiative part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This World Wildlife Fund initiative is aimed at banning the most deadly, persistent pollutants (such as DDT, PCBs, and dioxins) that endanger every species, ecosystem, and community on Earth. The ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Environmental Considerations of Active and Abandoned Mine Lands: Lessons from Summitville, Colorado part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This U.S. Geological Survey publication contains sections on: mining of gold and formation of acid mine drainage, gold in an ancient volcano of Colorado, the role of geophysics in investigations of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
Radioactive Decay Calculator part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online calculator computes radioactive decay, timed decay, and timed solid disposal for a databank containing 116 isotopes. It also features University of British Columbia disposal limits and a ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity, Datasets and Tools:Tools
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site presents two case studies regarding the Wheeling Creek area of West Virginia. The scenario asks students to research problems and come up with answers to a ficticious local water ...Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity
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: Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Computer Applications, Datasets and Tools:Datasets