RT Journal Article
T1 Trace elements contamination in an abandoned mining site in a semiarid zone
A1 García Lorenzo, María de la Luz
A1 Pérez Sirvent, Carmen
A1 Martínez Sánchez, Maria José
A1 Molina Ruiz, José
AB 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.
PB Elsevier
SN 0375-6742
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/42981
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/42981
LA eng
NO Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia (MEC)
DS Docta Complutense
RD 5 abr 2025