Format:
Online-Ressource (XV, 525 p. 215 illus., 127 illus. in color, digital)
ISBN:
9783642293849
Series Statement:
Environmental Science and Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Content:
This monograph provides an international perspective on pit lakes in post-mining landscapes, including the problem of geogenic acidification. Much has been learned during the last decade through research and practical experience on how to mitigate or remediate the environmental problems of acidic pit lakes. In the first part of the book, general scientific issues are presented in 21 contributions from the fields of geo-environmental science, water chemistry, lake physics, lake modeling, and on the peculiar biological features that occur in the extreme habitats of acidic pit lakes. Another chapter provides an overview of methods currently used to remediate acidic pit lakes and treat outflowing acidic water. The second part of the book is a collection of regional surveys of pit lake problems from three European countries and Australia, and case studies of various individual representative lakes. A final case study provides an innovative approach to assessing the economic value of new pit lakes and balancing the costs and benefits, a valuable tool for decision makers
Content:
This monograph provides an international perspective on pit lakes in post-mining landscapes, including the problem of geogenic acidification. Much has been learned during the last decade through research and practical experience on how to mitigate or remediate the environmental problems of acidic pit lakes. In the first part of the book, general scientific issues are presented in 21 contributions from the fields of geo-environmental science, water chemistry, lake physics, lake modeling, and on the peculiar biological features that occur in the extreme habitats of acidic pit lakes. Another chapter provides an overview of methods currently used to remediate acidic pit lakes and treat outflowing acidic water. The second part of the book is a collection of regional surveys of pit lake problems from three European countries and Australia, and case studies of various individual representative lakes. A final case study provides an innovative approach to assessing the economic value of new pit lakes and balancing the costs and benefits, a valuable tool for decision makers.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Acidic Pit Lakes; Preface; Contents; List of Contributors; 1 Introduction; 1.1…Occurrence and Distribution of Pit Lakes; 1.2…Morphology of Pit Lakes; 1.3…Local Hydrology and Lake Use; 1.4…Acidification and Contamination of Lakes; 1.5…Limnology of Pit Lakes; 1.6…Modeling and Predictions; 1.7…Remediation; 1.8…Case Studies; 1.9…Aims of this Book; 2 Terrestrial Environment of Pit Lakes; 2.1…Morphology, Age, and Development of Pit Lakes; 2.2…Influence of Groundwater on Pit Lakes; 3 Limnology of Pit Lakes; 3.1…Physical Properties of Acidic Pit Lakes; 3.1.1 Electrical Conductivity; 3.1.2 Density
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3.1.3 Optical Properties of Lake Water3.1.4 Stratification and Circulation; 3.1.5 Waves and Currents in Mining Lakes; 3.1.6 Mixing and Vertical Transport; 3.1.7 Concluding Remarks; 3.2…Limnochemistry of Water and Sediments of Acidic Pit Lakes; 3.2.1 Pit Lakes from Coal and Lignite Mining; 3.2.1.1 Water, Sediment, and Pore Water; Introduction; Pit Lake Water Chemistry; Sediment Chemistry; Sediment Pore Water Chemistry; Concluding Remarks; 3.2.1.2 The Role of Iron Minerals in the Biogeochemistry of Acidic Pit Lakes; Predominant Iron Minerals in Acidic Mine Pit Lakes
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Formation and Stability of SchwertmanniteThe Role of Schwertmannite for the Element Cycles in APLs; Hydrogeochemical Effects on Schwertmannite Stability Under Transient Hydrological Conditions; 3.2.1.3 Phosphorus in Acidic Mining Lakes: Importance and Biogeochemical Cycling; Import of Phosphorus; Role of Phosphorus in Mine Lake Remediation; Sedimentation and Accumulation of Particulate Matter and Phosphorus; Phosphorus Adsorption Properties of Mining Lake Sediments; Phosphorus Forms in Mining Lake Sediments; Phosphorus Mobility and Availability: Implications for Mine Lake Succession
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Phosphorus Retention in Mining Lakes and Prognosis of Trophic State3.2.2 Hardrock Metal Mine Pit Lakes: Occurrence and Geochemical Characteristics; 3.2.2.1 Introduction; 3.2.2.2 Occurrence of Hardrock Metal-Mine Pit Lakes; 3.2.2.3 Hydrogeochemical Processes in Metal-Mine Pit Lakes; 3.2.2.4 Geoenvironmental Characteristics; 3.2.2.5 Sulfide Mineral Oxidation; 3.2.2.6 Water Balance; 3.2.2.7 Water Column Dynamics; 3.2.2.8 Mineral Solubilities; 3.2.2.9 Surface Adsorption; 3.2.2.10 Sediment Biogeochemical Processes; 3.2.2.11 Water Quality Trends; 3.2.2.12 Conclusions
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3.3…The Biology and Ecosystems of Acidic Pit Lakes3.3.1 Plankton; 3.3.1.1 Phytoplankton; Species Diversity and pH; Algal Communities at a pH of About 3; Phytoplankton Communities at pH 3.5 to 5; Control Mechanisms of Primary Production and Seasonal Succession of Phytoplankton; Adaptation Strategies of Phytoplankton; 3.3.1.2 Zooplankton; Relationship of Species Occurrence and Taxonomic Diversity to pH; Factors Influencing Colonization of Acidic Pit Lakes by Zooplankton; Ecology of Species Colonizing Acidic Pit Lakes; Ecological Characteristics of Zooplankton Communities in Acidic Pit Lakes
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3.3.1.3 Prokaryotic Microorganisms, Protists, and Fungi
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783642293832
Additional Edition:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Acidic pit lakes Berlin : Springer, 2013 ISBN 3642293832
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783642293832
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Tagebaurestsee
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Limnologie
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Hydrogeologie
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Gewässerversauerung
;
Gewässersanierung
;
Tagebaurestsee
;
Bergbaunachfolgelandschaft
;
Tagebaurestsee
;
Gewässerschutz
;
Hydrogeochemie
;
Hydrochemie
;
Tagebaurestsee
;
Limnologie
;
Hydrogeologie
;
Gewässerversauerung
;
Gewässersanierung
;
Fallstudiensammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-642-29384-9
URL:
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Author information:
Wolkersdorfer, Christian 1964-
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