RT Journal Article
T1 Spatial distribution and sources of trace elements in sediments affected by old mining activities
A1 García Lorenzo, Mari Luz
A1 Pérez Sirvent, Carmen
A1 Martínez Sánchez, María José
A1 Molina Ruiz, José
A1 Tudela Serrano, María Luz
AB The distribution of trace elements throughout mining areas is an important issue because abandoned tailings could be a major source of environmental pollution. In order to analyze the spatial variation of trace elements in a zone where mining activities took place and to identify pollution sources in the study area, a three-step study was carried out at a regional, at a local, and a detailed scale. In addition, a conceptual model of trace elements dispersion was established and confirmed by a geographic information system. The results obtained allowed to establish points affected by primary, secondary, and tertiary contamination, according to their proximity to contamination sources and as a function of attenuation processes which could take place in the studied area.
PB Springer Link
SN 0167-6369
YR 2012
FD 2012
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/43336
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/43336
LA eng
NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICINN)
DS Docta Complutense
RD 2 may 2024