Geology and Health Pool

 
TIME EVOLUTION OF TOTAL SUSPENDED PARTICLES IN URBAN ZONES: A VERTICAL EVALUATION OF URBAN DUST FROM ARID ENVIRONMENTS
Abstract ID#: 230344
GONZÁLEZ-GRIJALVA, B.1, MEZA-FIGUEROA, D.2, DEL RÍO-SALAS, R.3, DE LA O-VILLANUEVA, M.2, ZEPEDA-IBARRA, J.4, MORENO-RODRIGUEZ, V.3, MORALES-TORRES, K.1, and CASTILLO-MORALES, U.1, (1) Programa de Maestría en Ciencias-Geología,Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, belemgonzalez@gmail.com, (2) Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (3) Estación Regional del Noroeste, Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Colosio y Madrid s/n, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (4) Instituto Municipal de Ecología, H. Ayuntamiento de Hermosillo, Nicola Bravo No. 42, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico
 
TIME EVOLUTION OF SUSPENDED PARTICULATE MATTER IN URBAN ZONES FROM ARID ENVIRONMENTS: INSIGHTS FROM NATURAL EROSION PROCESSES VS. ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES
Abstract ID#: 230445
MORENO-RODRÍGUEZ, V.1, MEZA-FIGUEROA, D.2, DEL RÍO-SALAS, R.3, ZEPEDA-IBARRA, J.4, DE LA O-VILLANUEVA, M.2, MENDÍVIL-QUIJADA, H.5, GONZALEZ-GRIJALVA, B.2, and MORALES-TORRES, K.6, (1) Colosio y Madrid, Col. Los Arcos, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, vmorenorodriguez@gmail.com, (2) Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (3) Estación Regional del Noroeste, Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Colosio y Madrid s/n, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (4) Instituto Municipal de Ecología, H. Ayuntamiento de Hermosillo, Nicola Bravo No. 42, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (5) Estación Regional del Noroeste, Instituto de Geología, UNAM, Colosio y Madrid, Col. Los Arcos, Hermosillo, 83240, Mexico, (6) Programa de Maestría en Ciencias-Geología,Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico
 
FUGITIVE DUST AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD EXPOSURE: A POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE OF HOUSING DEMOLITION
Abstract ID#: 233534
SHIHADEH, Monica A., Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan - Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128, tayloram@umd.umich.edu and MURRAY, Kent S., Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128
 
STRUCTURAL CONTROL ON THE MIGRATION OF NATURAL HYDROCARBON BRINES INTO GROUNDWATER AQUIFERS IN SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW YORK
Abstract ID#: 229877
KREUZER, Rebecca L., Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, 227 Hutchison Hall, Rochester, NY 14627, rkreuzer@z.rochester.edu, DARRAH, Thomas H., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, MITRA, Gautam, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, 208A Hutchison Hall, Rochester, NY 14627, VENGOSH, Avner, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, JACKSON, Robert B., Nicholas School of the Environment and Center on Global Change, Duke University, Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708, and POREDA, Robert, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, 227 Hutchison Hall, Rochester, NY 14627
 
ERIONITE IN THE USA
Abstract ID#: 220331
DOGAN, A. Umran, Earth Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia, umran-dogan@uiowa.edu and DOGAN, Meral, Department of Geological Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Hacettepe, Ankara, 50021, Turkey
 
CALCIUM CARBONATE MINERALS IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: SOURCES, FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Abstract ID#: 224582
SMOLIGA, John A., Analytical Sciences, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc, 900 Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877, john.smoliga@boehringer-ingelheim.com
 
GEOLOGY AND HEALTH IN TEXAS: DIGGING INTO THE ISSUES
Abstract ID#: 227996
TARLOFF, Keith1, WELLS, Arden A.1, CHAKRABORTY, Jayeeta2, ISLAM, Tasnuva1, BORGFELDT, Taylor1, and FINKELMAN, Robert B.3, (1) Department of Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Cambell Road, Richardson, TX 75080, kxt112830@utdallas.edu, (2) Geosciences, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS -DALLAS, Richardson, TX 75080, (3) Dept. of Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080
 
SECONDARY LEAD INGESTION VIA OCULAR EXPOSURE TO TRADITIONAL SOUTH ASIAN, MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN EYE COSMETICS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR IQ IN CHILDREN
Abstract ID#: 228709
BRABANDER, Daniel J., Geosciences, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, dbraband@wellesley.edu, HANDLER, Phoebe N., Environmental Studies Program, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, Wellesley, MA 02481, and TANG, Fanny, Geosciences Department, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 0248
 
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING PROJECT IN JERSEY CITY, NJ
Abstract ID#: 229718
DUZGOREN-AYDIN, Nurdan S., FREILE, Deborah, BU, Kaixuan, KUTASSY, Heather, HART, Melisa, and JAMES, Richard, Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305, naydin@njcu.edu
 
HUMAN HEALTH VS. GEOCHEMISTRY OF URBAN DUST IN ARID ENVIRONMENT: POSSIBLE IMPACT ON LEARNING SKILLS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Abstract ID#: 230444
DEL RÍO-SALAS, R.1, MEZA-FIGUEROA, D.2, RUIZ, Joaquin3, MENDÍVIL-QUIJADA, H.4, DE LA O-VILLANUEVA, M.2, MORENO-RODRIGUEZ, V.1, GONZALEZ-GRIJALVA, B.2, CASTILLO-MORALES, U.5, GÁMEZ-CORRALES, R.6, and ESPINOZA-MALDONADO, G.2, (1) Estación Regional del Noroeste, Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Colosio y Madrid s/n, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, rdelriosalas@gmail.com, (2) Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (3) Dean, College of Science, Univ of Arizona, PO BOX 210077, Tucson, AZ 85721, (4) Estación Regional del Noroeste, Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Colosio y Madrid s/n, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (5) Programa de Maestría en Ciencias-Geología,Departamento de Geología, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas, Hermosillo, 83000, Mexico, (6) Departamento de Física, División de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Sonora, Rosales y Encinas SN, Hermosillo, 83000
 
COMPARING INDIGENOUS LATERITE AND BAUXITE WITH IMPORTED ACTIVATED ALUMINA FOR USE IN SMALL-SCALE FLUORIDE ADSORPTION FILTERS IN RURAL NORTHERN GHANA
Abstract ID#: 231421
CRAIG, Laura, Hydrologic Sciences, Desert Research Institute & University of Nevada, Reno, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512, Laura.Craig@dri.edu, STILLINGS, Lisa L., U.S. Geological Survey, MS-176 University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV 89557, DECKER, David L., Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Pkwy, Reno, NV 89512, and THOMAS, James, Division of Hydrologic Science, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512
 
EXPERIMENTAL MODELS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACTS OF THE MINERALS ON HUMAN HEALTH
Abstract ID#: 232539
ÖZDEN, Aslan, Department of Public Health, Gülhane Millitary Medical Academy, Ankara, 06010, Turkey, draslanozden@gmail.com, KARSLIOGLU, Yildirim, Department of Pathology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06010, Turkey, DEMIRKAYA, Erkan, Department of Pediatrics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06010, Turkey, and ACIKEL, Cengiz Han, Department of Biostatistics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06010, Turkey
 
ERIONITE IN SOUTH DAKOTA COMPARED WITH ERIONITE FROM CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
Abstract ID#: 233820
DOGAN, Meral, Geological Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, 06530, Turkey, mmoroydogan@gmail.com, DOGAN, A. Umran, Eath Sciences, KFUPM, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia, PIERSON, M. Patrick, U.S. Forest Service, Custer National Forest, 1310 Main Street, Billings, MT 59105, RUSHO, Nancy, AML Program Manager And Geologist, Centralized National Operations, Minerals And Geology, Missoula, MT 598072, BALLIRANO, Paolo, Dipartimento di Scienzadella Terra, Universita di Roma, Roma, 00185, Italy, and HUERTAS, Javier, Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra, CSIC, Universidad de Granada, Avda. de las Palmeras 4, Armilla, Granada, 18100, Spain
 

GOOGLE-EARTH BASED INTERACTIVE DATABASE FOR SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
Abstract ID#: 229657

DUZGOREN-AYDIN, Nurdan S. and KUTASSY, Heather, Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305, hkutassy@njcu.edu
 
IDENTIFYING METALLIC CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN IN THE BREATHING ZONE USING X-RAY FLUORESCENT SPECTROSCOPY (XRF)
Abstract ID#: 234011
JACOBS, Alan M., Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555, amjacobs@ysu.edu
 
GEOCHEMICAL OPTIONS FOR IMMOBILIZING LEAD (PB) CONTAMINATION IN SOIL
Abstract ID#: 232823
HUNT, Andrew1, ALKANDARY, Dhary2, and SHIRTCLIFF, Benjamin1, (1) Earth and Environmental Sciences, Univesity of Texas at Arlington, Geosciences Building, 500 Yates Street, Arlington, TX 76019, hunt@uta.edu, (2) Earth and Environmental Science, University of Texas at Arlington, Geoscience Building, 500 Yates Street, Arlington, TX 76019
 
GEOMORPHIC CONTROLS ON THE MORPHOLOGY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FIBROUS AMPHIBOLES, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, USA
Abstract ID#: 233077
FREUDENBERGER, Frederick, Department of Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Box 454010, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010, freudenb@unlv.nevada.edu, BUCK, Brenda J., Geoscience, Univ of Nevada, Las Vegas, Box 4010 Lilly Fong Hall, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154, METCALF, Rodney V., Department of Geoscience, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010, and NOWICKI, Scott A., Geoscience, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4010
 
THE IMPORTANCE OF SEASON IN THE TESTING OF RADON USING SHORT-TERM TESTS IN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, PORTLAND, OREGON
Abstract ID#: 223105
ICEFIRE, Selicity1, LINDE, Tamara1, and BURNS, Scott2, (1) Department of Geology, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97201, sicefire@pdx.edu, (2) Department of Geology, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751
 
A REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONCERNS OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS (REE): CAUTIONARY NOTES ON AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT GEOLOGIC RESOURCE
Abstract ID#: 226264
CHESTER-PAUL, Kyra, Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 501 E. High St, Oxford, OH 45056, paulkl@miamioh.edu and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011
 
RADON IN HOMES OF THE PORTLAND, OREGON AREA: RADON DATA FROM LOCAL RADON TESTING COMPANIES COLLECTED BY CRM (CONTINUOUS RADON MEASUREMENT) MACHINES
Abstract ID#: 227046
WHITNEY, Hilary1, LINDE, Tamara2, LINDSEY, Kassandra O.2, and BURNS, Scott F.3, (1) Geology, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97201, haw4@pdx.edu, (2) Geology, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97201, (3) Department of Geology, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751
 
LEAD UPTAKE BY IRON CORROSION SCALES: INFLUENCE OF MINERALOGY
Abstract ID#: 227138
WASSERSTROM, Lauren and MAYNARD, Barry, Cincinnati, 45220, wasserlw@mail.uc.edu
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