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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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 ...
Health Topics: Heavy Metals, Controls on Bioavailability
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection

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 ...
Health Topics: Radionuclides, Gases
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Assessing Ground-Water Vulnerability to Contamination part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This USGS report provides an overview of some of the common types of assessments used to determine the vulnerability of ground-water resources to contamination. Scientists can use the methods in this ...
Health Topics: Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Public Policy, Waterborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Asbestos part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This California Geological Survey site provides information about naturally occurring chrysotile and amphibole asbestos in ultramafic rocks and the possible health hazards of asbestos dust from the ...
Health Topics: Controls on Bioavailability, Minerals, Airborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps, Scientific Resources:Collection, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations

The Dead Sea Research Center part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This organization promotes and supports scientific studies of the Dead Sea environment, primarily the therapeutic potential of its natural resources. The site features information and data about the ...
Health Topics: Controls on Bioavailability, Waterborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Datasets and Tools:Datasets

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 ...
Health Topics: Waterborne Transport Processes, Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Heavy Metals
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Ground Water and Surface Water, A Single Resource part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This USGS report presents an overview of the interactions between ground water and surface water in a variety of terrains. It serves as a general educational document with the intention of helping ...
Health Topics: Public Policy, Waterborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Water Basics Glossary part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This glossary is a compilation of hydrologic terms previously defined in published USGS reports.
Health Topics: Waterborne Transport Processes
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work

Risk Assessment for Toxic Air Pollutants: A Citizen's Guide part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This EPA fact sheet provides easy-to-understand information about air pollution and how it affects human health. Topics include health risks, exposure assessment, dose-response relationships, risk ...
Health Topics: Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Airborne Transport Processes
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 ...
Health Topics: Heavy Metals
Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Scientific Resources:Research Results, Datasets and Tools:Datasets