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.
Health Topics
- Airborne Transport Processes 27 matches
- Analytical Techniques 5 matches
- Biogenic Hazards 14 matches
- Controls on Bioavailability 7 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 47 matches
- Gases 11 matches
- Heavy Metals 28 matches
- Minerals 20 matches
- Organic Compounds 18 matches
- Other 25 matches
- Public Policy 18 matches
- Radionuclides 11 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 45 matches
Results 21 - 30 of 133 matches
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
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
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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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.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 ...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