Heavy metals contamination in soils around tailing heaps with various degrees of weathering in Zimapán, Mexico

Dispersion of mine tailings is the main cause of heavy metal (HM) contamination in soils in Zimapán, Mexico; however, the extent of this problem has not been assessed. Therefore, the aims of this study were to determine the degree of contamination and to assess the influence of mine tailings with di...

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Published in:	International journal of environmental studies Vol. 72; no. 1; pp. 24 - 40
Main Authors:	Duarte Zaragoza, Victor Manuel, Gutiérrez Castorena, Edgar V., Gutiérrez Castorena, Ma. del Carmen, Carrillo González, Rogelio, Ortiz Solorio, Carlos Alberto, Trinidad Santos, Antonio
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Routledge 02-01-2015
Subjects:	Cadmium Contamination Dispersions GIS Heavy metals Lead (metal) Mine tailings Mines Soils Spatial distribution Tailings Weathering Mexico
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