Geochemical background - an environmental perspective

• Autorzy: Gałuszka A. , Migaszewski Z. M.

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DOI

10.2478/v10002-011-0002-y

• Konferencja: 1st Geochemical conference on “Contemporary problems of geochemistry” : Kielce, 27–30 September 2010
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This article presents the concept of geochemical background from an environmental perspective. The idea of establishing the typical concentrations of elements in various environmental compartments, proposed by exploratory geochemists almost 50 years ago was important for the detection of anomalous element concentrations, thus providing a basic tool in the search for new mineral deposits. At present, the knowledge of the geochemical background of hazardous elements is essential for: defining pollution, identifying the source of contamination, and for establishing reliable environmental quality criteria for soils, sediments and surface waters. The article presents geochemical methods of evaluation of anthropogenic influence on the environment and discusses the problem of defining and understanding the term “geochemical background” and related terms in environmental sciences. It also briefly presents methods of geochemical background evaluation based on the results of environmental sample analyses. It stresses the role of geochemical background in our understanding of environmental pollution and pollution prevention.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

geochemical background; environmental quality criteria; anthropogenic impact; pollution source identification

• Wydawca: Mineralogical Society of Poland
• Czasopismo: Mineralogia
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 42, iss. 1
• Strony: 7--17
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 47 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Gałuszka A.

• Jan Kochanowski University, Institute of Chemistry, Geochemistry and the Environment Div., 15G Świętokrzyska St., 25-406 Kielce, Poland

autor

Migaszewski Z. M.

• Jan Kochanowski University, Institute of Chemistry, Geochemistry and the Environment Div., 15G Świętokrzyska St., 25-406 Kielce, Poland

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