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.
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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
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
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
Volcanic Emissions and Global Cooling part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides information about the effects of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide volcanic emissions on global climate. Helpful diagrams depict the chemical processes involved in atmospheric ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Visible Earth part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides a searchable collection of NASA Earth science images, animations and data visualizations. Most images are available at multiple resolutions, with a description of the image and ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Animations/Video, Scientific Resources:Collection
Air Pollution and Health part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides an overview of the human health effects of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxides, volatile organic compounds and ground-level ozone.Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
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