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Scott A. Hynek

Scott is a valuable member of the Utah Water Science Center.

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Lithium brines: A global perspective

Lithium is a critical and technologically important element that has widespread use, particularly in batteries for hybrid cars and portable electronic devices. Global demand for lithium has been on the rise since the mid-1900s and is projected to continue to increase. Lithium is found in three main deposit types: (1) pegmatites, (2) continental brines, and (3) hydrothermally altered clays. Contine
Authors
LeeAnn Munk, Scott Hynek, Dwight C. Bradley, David Boutt, Keith A. Labay, Hillary Jochens
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Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

Estimation of methane concentrations and loads in groundwater discharge to Sugar Run, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

A stream-sampling study was conducted to estimate methane concentrations and loads in groundwater discharge to a small stream in an active shale-gas development area of northeastern Pennsylvania. Grab samples collected from 15 streams in Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties, Pa., during a reconnaissance survey in May and June 2013 contained dissolved methane concentrations ranging f
Authors
Victor M. Heilweil, Dennis W. Risser, Randall W. Conger, Paul L. Grieve, Scott A. Hynek
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

A preliminary deposit model for lithium brines

This report is part of an effort by the U.S. Geological Survey to update existing mineral deposit models and to develop new ones. The global transition away from hydrocarbons toward energy alternatives increases demand for many scarce metals. Among these is lithium, a key component of lithium-ion batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles. Lithium brine deposits account for about three-fourths of
Authors
Dwight Bradley, LeeAnn Munk, Hillary Jochens, Scott Hynek, Keith A. Labay
By
Energy and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Salton Sea
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Collecting sediment traps on Lake Powell that were deployed after Gold King Mine release.

Lake Powell Coring

In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
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Utah Water Science Center
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Lake Powell Coring

In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
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USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
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USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
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Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
link
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment.
link
USGS scientists process sediment cores on Lake Powell
USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
link
USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell

Science and Products

  • Publications

    Lithium brines: A global perspective

    Lithium is a critical and technologically important element that has widespread use, particularly in batteries for hybrid cars and portable electronic devices. Global demand for lithium has been on the rise since the mid-1900s and is projected to continue to increase. Lithium is found in three main deposit types: (1) pegmatites, (2) continental brines, and (3) hydrothermally altered clays. Contine
    Authors
    LeeAnn Munk, Scott Hynek, Dwight C. Bradley, David Boutt, Keith A. Labay, Hillary Jochens
    By
    Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center

    Estimation of methane concentrations and loads in groundwater discharge to Sugar Run, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

    A stream-sampling study was conducted to estimate methane concentrations and loads in groundwater discharge to a small stream in an active shale-gas development area of northeastern Pennsylvania. Grab samples collected from 15 streams in Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties, Pa., during a reconnaissance survey in May and June 2013 contained dissolved methane concentrations ranging f
    Authors
    Victor M. Heilweil, Dennis W. Risser, Randall W. Conger, Paul L. Grieve, Scott A. Hynek
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

    A preliminary deposit model for lithium brines

    This report is part of an effort by the U.S. Geological Survey to update existing mineral deposit models and to develop new ones. The global transition away from hydrocarbons toward energy alternatives increases demand for many scarce metals. Among these is lithium, a key component of lithium-ion batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles. Lithium brine deposits account for about three-fourths of
    Authors
    Dwight Bradley, LeeAnn Munk, Hillary Jochens, Scott Hynek, Keith A. Labay
    By
    Energy and Minerals Mission Area, Mineral Resources Program, Alaska Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Salton Sea
  • Science
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    Collecting sediment traps on Lake Powell that were deployed after Gold King Mine release.

    Lake Powell Coring

    In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
    By
    Utah Water Science Center
    link

    Lake Powell Coring

    In response to the August 5, 2015, Gold King Mine Spill from the Bonita Peak Mining District that resulted in the release of three-million gallons of mine-impacted waters, the Utah Water Science Center, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality, National Park Service, and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, cored the San Juan and Colorado River deltas in multiple locations in Lake Powell...
    Learn More
  • Multimedia
    USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
    link
    USGS scientists collect sediment cores from Lake Powell
    Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
    link
    Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
    USGS scientists work with heavy machinery to collect sediment through the full thickness of San Juan and Colorado River deltas.
    link
    USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell
    Core processing hut provides a sheltered environment for scientists to process the cores for shipment.
    link
    USGS scientists process sediment cores on Lake Powell
    USGS scientists collect sediment cores to examine the amount and distribution of metals within Lake Powell.
    link
    USGS scientists collect sediment cores on Lake Powell