Internet Resources for Geology and Human Health
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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
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
Natural Environmental Effects of Silver-Lead-Zinc Deposits in the Brooks Range, Alaska part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This USGS fact sheet presents the results of a study showing significant metal contamination of streams associated with un-mined silver-lead-zinc deposits in the Brooks Range, Alaska. The metal ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Arsenic in Ground Water of the United States part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides information about the distribution of arsenic in ground water of the United States. The site features links to publications such as fact sheets, research and reports, as well as ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Scientific Resources:Research Results, Datasets and Tools:Datasets
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:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results
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, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps
Mercury in U.S. Coal - Abundance, Distribution, and Modes of Occurrence part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This paper discusses the environmental significance of mercury and its occurrence in U.S. coal beds as measured by the USGS's COALQUAL database. Useful diagrams and charts help explain mercury ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
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
EnviroHealthAction part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides an online community for health professionals and others interested in environmental health and gives users the opportunity to access important resources about public health. Topics ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Policy Resources