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Title Geochemical remote sensing of the sub-surface / edited by M. Hale
Edition 1st ed
Published Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 2000

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 549 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Series Handbook of exploration geochemistry ; v. 7
Handbook of exploration geochemistry ; v. 7.
Contents Genesis, behaviour and detection of gases in the crust / M. Haleab -- Geoelectrochemistry and stream dispersion / O.F. Putikov and B. Wen -- Spontaneous potentials and electrochemical cells / S.M. Hamilton -- Carbon dioxide dispersion halos around mineral deposits / M. Zhang -- Light hydrocarbons for petroleum and gas prospecting / V.T. Jones, M.D. Matthews and D.M. Richers -- Gas geochemistry surveys for petroleum / T. Ruan and Q. Fei -- Aerospace detection of hydrocarbon-induced alteration / H. Yang, F.D. Van der Meer and J. Zhang -- Sulphur gases / M.E. Hinkle and J.S. Lovell -- Sulphide anions and compounds / X. Sun -- Helium / C.R.M. Butt, M.J. Gole and W. Dyck -- Radon / W. Dyck and I.R. Jonasson -- Mercury / G.R. Carr and J.R. Wilmshurst -- Discrimination of mercury anomalies / Z. Hu -- Oxygen and carbon dioxide in soil air / J.S. Lovell
Summary This volume documents the techniques for geochemical remote sensing of the subsurface, to present case-history evidence of their successes and limitations, and to consider their further potential. The chapters in Part I focus on the mechanisms and models of dispersion that give rise to the patterns we attempt to detect. Part II deals with the detection of dispersion patterns that owe their origins to processes, such as leakage, that are allied to resource emplacement. Part III describes the detection of dispersion patterns that are generated by processes, such as radiodecay and oxidation, taking place in deposits after their emplacement. Every chapter brings a fresh perspective. Radon has met with much success in uranium exploration, whilst thorough research studies on helium and mercury lead to conclusions that tend to discourage use of these gases in mineral exploration. The case for light hydrocarbons is one of compelling simplicity whilst elaborate mathematical and electrochemical models are advanced for metal migration
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-511) and indexes
Notes English
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Subject Petroleum -- Prospecting.
Geochemical prospecting.
Geochemistry -- Remote sensing
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mining.
Geochemical prospecting
Geochemistry -- Remote sensing
Petroleum -- Prospecting
Form Electronic book
Author Hale, M. (Martin)
ISBN 0444504397
9780444504395
9780080532424
008053242X