Geochemical baseline data for the urban area of York
O'Donnell, K.E.. 2001 Geochemical baseline data for the urban area of York. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 59pp. (IR/02/085) (Unpublished)
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Abstract/Summary
This report describes and interprets the results of a systematic geochemical baseline survey carried out in the urban area of York. The concentrations of trace elements vary widely over different rock types. Baseline geochemical data enables natural concentrations to be determined and these provide a benchmark with which to compare the levels of contaminants in industrialised and urban areas. Soil samples were taken at a density of four per square kilometre. Sampling was carried out on the least disturbed area of unbuilt ground, such as domestic gardens, allotments, parks or (in the worst instance) road verges or made ground. Preliminary interpretation of the data can then be carried out and related back to the past and present industrial history of York.
Item Type: | Publication - Report |
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Programmes: | BGS Programmes > Other |
Funders/Sponsors: | NERC |
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.: | Work on this report was completed whilst the author was a member of NERC staff. This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed. |
Additional Keywords: | Geochemistry, Urban areas, Geological map sheet 63 |
NORA Subject Terms: | Ecology and Environment Earth Sciences Data and Information |
Date made live: | 23 Apr 2009 08:35 +0 (UTC) |
URI: | https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/7006 |
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