ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF LITHOGEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION METHODS FOR ORE DEPOSITS

Authors

  • V.M. Gasparyan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia
  • S.V. Grigoryan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia
  • M.E. Kirakosyan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia
  • L.V. Harutyunyan Chair of Regional Geology and Minerals Survey, YSU, Armenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:C/2013.47.1.003

Keywords:

geogenic and technogenic anomalies, soil profile, bedrock, ore field

Abstract

Geochemical anomalies of trace elements of both geogenic and technogenic origin occur in soils distributed in various ore fields. The distribution patterns of element concentration in soils are primarily influenced by the bedrock with different types of endogenic geochemical anomalies, and by the soil forming processes, which modify the basic geochemical composition and redistribute the content of metals within the soil profile. Alteration processes may lead to the release of potentially toxic elements, particularly heavy metals, into the environment.

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Published

2013-04-13

How to Cite

Gasparyan, V., Grigoryan, S., Kirakosyan, M., & Harutyunyan, L. (2013). ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF LITHOGEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION METHODS FOR ORE DEPOSITS. Proceedings of the YSU C: Geological and Geographical Sciences, 47(1 (230), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSU:C/2013.47.1.003

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (230) (2013)

Section

Geology

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