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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Asbestiform Fibers: Non-occupational Health Risks part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos flooring in homes, and in other common ...
Health Topics: Airborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Minerals
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

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 ...
Health Topics: Waterborne Transport Processes, Heavy Metals, Airborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Organic Compounds, Biogenic Hazards
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Policy Resources

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 ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

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 ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

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 ...
Health Topics: Waterborne Transport Processes, Heavy Metals, Airborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Organic Compounds, Biogenic Hazards
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Policy Resources

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 ...
Health Topics: Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Analytical Techniques, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Activities:Project:Investigative Case Studies, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Course Information:Course Site

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 ...
Health Topics: Airborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Scientific Resources:Research Results, Audio/Visual:Maps

International Volcanic Health Hazard Network part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This international organization collects and disseminates geologic and medical data to evaluate and predict volcanic health hazards. The site provides an index of members working in the fields of ...
Health Topics: Airborne Transport Processes, Other
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Collection, Datasets and Tools:Datasets

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 ...
Health Topics: Gases, Airborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Center for International Earth Science Information Network part of SERC Web Resource Collection

CIESIN was established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to provide information that would help scientists, decision-makers, and the public better understand their changing ...
Health Topics: Heavy Metals, Gases, Airborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Tools, Datasets with Teaching Activities, Policy Resources, Datasets and Tools:Datasets