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García Lorenzo, Mari Luz and Pérez Sirvent, Carmen and Martínez Sánchez, Maria José and Molina Ruiz, José (2012) Trace elements contamination in an abandoned mining site in a semiarid zone. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 113 . pp. 23-35. ISSN 0375-6742
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Abstract
The distribution of trace elements throughout mining areas is an important issue because abandoned tailings can be a major source of environmental pollution. The aim of this study was to identify the trace element content, hydric dispersion ways and its reception areas in selected zones of the abandoned mining district of Sierra Minera Cartagena-La Unión. The results obtained allowed to establish points affected by primary, secondary and tertiary contamination, according to their proximity to contamination sources, as a function of its chemical and mineralogical composition. Applied GIS methodology allowed visualisation and confirmation of established conceptual model.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Trace elements; Hydric dispersion; Soil contamination; Mining activities Mapping |
Subjects: | Sciences > Geology > Soil science Sciences > Geology > Mineralogy Sciences > Geology > Petrology |
ID Code: | 59317 |
Deposited On: | 03 Mar 2020 07:45 |
Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2020 08:26 |
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