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Diagenetic evolution of seamount phosphorite Diagenetic evolution of seamount phosphorite

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Authors
Laura M. Benninger, James R. Hein

Volcanism and ice interactions on Earth and Mars Volcanism and ice interactions on Earth and Mars

Volcano/ice interactions produce meltwater. Meltwater can enter the groundwater cycle and under the influence of hydrothermal systems, it can be later discharged to form channels and valleys or cycled upward to melt permafrost. Water or ice-saturated ground can erupt into phreatic craters when covered by lava. Violent mixing of meltwater and volcanic material and rapid release can...
Authors
Mary G. Chapman, Carlton C. Allen, Magnus T. Gudmundsson, Virginia C. Gulick, Sveinn P. Jakobsson, Baerbel K. Lucchitta, Ian P. Skilling, Richard B. Waitt

Modeling surface-subsurface hydrological interactions Modeling surface-subsurface hydrological interactions

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Authors
Aaron I. Packman, Kenneth E. Bencala

Emergent biological patterns and surface-subsurface interactions at landscape scales Emergent biological patterns and surface-subsurface interactions at landscape scales

In this chapter, we focus on emergent biological patterns in riverine ecosystems at landscape scales resulting from surface-subsurface water interaction. Our objectives are to examine (1) how the balance of physical and chemical factors on the "natural" geologic template affects biological patterns, (2) how natural hydrothermal systems can be used as a model for understanding surface...
Authors
C. M. Pringle, F.J. Triska

Nitrate isotopes in groundwater systems Nitrate isotopes in groundwater systems

Nitrate contamination, often associated with agricultural activities, is a major problem in some shallow aquifers and is increasingly becoming a threat to groundwater supplies (Gillham and Cherry, 1978; Ronen et al., 1983; Spalding and Exner, 1991). The intake of high levels of nitrate can cause methemoglobinemia in infants, and there is substantial evidence collected from animal...
Authors
Carol Kendall, Ramon Aravena
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