Doctoral Dissertations

Abstract

"The purpose of this investigation is to characterize the spatial and temporal distribution and concentration of trace metals in sediments of Clearwater Lake. Understanding how trace metals are released to and transported in aquatic environments is important to the overall understanding of the impacts of mining on the natural environment. The main focus of this research will be on historic sedimentation within Clearwater Lake, which may act as a sink where mining related trace metals are stored. Because of their high preservation rates in basins, sediments can provide detailed chronostratigraphic histories of trace metal inputs in lakes. Sediment records can thus be useful in assessing the effects of long term activities, like mining, within a watershed"--Introduction, page 2.

Advisor(s)

Wronkiewicz, David J.

Committee Member(s)

Fitch, Mark W.
Hogan, John Patrick
Laudon, Robert C.
Adams, C. D. (Craig D.)

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Geology and Geophysics

Sponsor(s)

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Pagination

xi, 198 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-197).

Geographic Coverage

Clearwater Lake (Mo.)

Rights

© 2007 Gary Wayne Krizanich, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Lead -- Isotopes -- Missouri -- Clearwater Lake
Lead mines and mining -- Missouri
Trace elements in water -- Environmental aspects -- Missouri -- Clearwater Lake
Zinc mines and mining -- Missouri

Thesis Number

T 9312

Print OCLC #

237081725

Electronic OCLC #

237111645

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