Geochemical remote sensing of the sub-surface
Title:
Geochemical remote sensing of the sub-surface
Author:
Hale, M. (Martin)
ISBN:
9780444504395
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 2000.
Physical Description:
xxi, 549 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Series:
Handbook of exploration geochemistry ; v. 7
Series Title:
Handbook of exploration geochemistry ; v. 7
Contents:
Part and chapter headings: Preface. Genetic Models of Remote Dispersion Patterns. Genesis, Behaviour and Detection of Gases in the Crust (M. Hale). Geoelectrochemistry and Stream Dispersion (O.F. Putikov, B. Wen). Spontaneous Potentials and Electrochemical Cells (S.M. Hamilton). Remote Dispersion Patterns of Co-Genetic Provenance. Carbon Dioxide Dispersion Halos Around Mineral Deposits (M. Zhang). Light Hydrocarbons for Petroleum and Gas Prospecting (V.T. Jones et al. ). Gas Geochemistry Surveys for Petroleum (T. Ruan, Q. Fei). Aerospace Detection of Hydrocarbon-Induced Alteration (H. Yang et al. ). Remote Dispersion Pattern of Post-Genetic Provenance. Sulphur Gases (M.E. Hinkle, J.S. Lovell). Sulphide Anions and Compounds (X. Sun). Helium (C.R.M. Butt et al. ). Radon (W. Dyck, I.R. Jonasson). Mercury (G.R. Carr, J.R. Wilmshurst). Discrimination of Mercury Anomalies (Z. Hu). Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Soil Air (J.S. Lovell). References. Author index. Geographical index. Petroleum and mineral deposit index. Subject index.
Abstract:
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.
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