Geoenvironmental characterisation of mine tailings: pond and watercourse sediments from the Cartagena-La Unión district (Spain)

  1. Gomez-Ortiz, David 2
  2. Martin-Crespo, Tomas 2
  3. Martin-Velazquez, Silvia 2
  4. Lillo, Javier 2
  5. De Ignacio, Cristina 1
  6. Martinez-Pagan, Pedro 3
  7. Faz, Angel 3
  1. 1 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02p0gd045

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  2. 2 Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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    Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01v5cv687

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
  3. 3 Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
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    Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

    Cartagena, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02k5kx966

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
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Proceedings:
21st EGU General Assembly, EGU2019

Publisher: European Geosciences Union

Year of publication: 2019

Type: Conference Poster

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Abstract

This study presents the results of the geoenvironmental characterization of Descargador watercourse, affectedby mine tailings in the Cartagena-La Unión district, Murcia (SE Spain). The main objective of the study was tocharacterize the present conditions of abandoned mine tailings and watercourse in order to identify environmentalhazards. The goal is particularly relevant because the abandoned mine wastes remain a continual source of AMDand metal contamination. Soils and watercourse in this area are still highly polluted.