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Understanding contaminants associated with mineral deposits /

Interdisciplinary studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have resulted in substantial progress in understanding the processes that control the release of metals and acidic water from inactive mines and mineralized areas, the transport of metals and acidic water to streams, and the fate and e...

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Corporate Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Other Authors: Verplanck, Philip L.
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Reston, Va.] : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2008.
Series:U.S. Geological Survey circular ; 1328.
Subjects:
Mine drainage > Environmental aspects > West (U.S.)
Metals > Environmental aspects > West (U.S.)
Mines and mineral resources > Environmental aspects > West (U.S.)
Abandoned mines > Environmental aspects > West (U.S.)
Acid pollution of rivers, lakes, etc. > West (U.S.)
Acid mine drainage > West (U.S.)
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS106624
http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1328/
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Summary:Interdisciplinary studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have resulted in substantial progress in understanding the processes that control the release of metals and acidic water from inactive mines and mineralized areas, the transport of metals and acidic water to streams, and the fate and effect of metals and acidity on downstream ecosystems.
Item Description:Title from PDF title screen (viewed on Oct 23, 2008).
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:iv, 95 pages : digital, PDF file, illustrations
Format:Mode of access: Internet from the USGS web site. Address as of 12/17/08: http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1328/pdf/C1328%5F508.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.