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
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
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
The Complete Thorium Web Site part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides a comprehensive source of information about thorium. Topics include occurrence, chemical properties, current applications and economics, radiation, government regulations, and ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources: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
Periodic Table of Toxic Elements part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This interactive periodic table provides information about elements and radionuclides that are potentially toxic to human health. Click on a highlighted element to read about its properties, ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
The Shiprock Uranium-mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Site part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This article in the New Mexico Geological Society Guidebook discusses a uranium mill tailings site in Shiprock, New Mexico and its effect on the local environment. The site, located on a high terrace ...
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results
Lung Cancer Among Navajo Uranium Miners part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This Chest journal article address lung cancer among Navajo uranium miners, focusing on men who were admitted to the hospital from February 1965 to May 1979. Topics include cumulative radon exposure, ...
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: What is Fair? part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This article addresses the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Topics include the 1990 RECA, RECA criteria, exposure data, medical conditions and exposure thresholds, smoking, experience with ...
Resource Type: Policy Resources:Opinion
Memories Come To Us In the Rain and the Wind part of SERC Print Resource Collection
This book contains 25 oral histories from Navajo uranium miners and their families. Their hope was to gain compensation for the great loss in death and illness brought about by mining uranium, with ...
Resource Type: Biographical Resources, Policy Resources:Opinion