1997 Annual Meeting - Geological Society of America
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 20-23, 1997


Theme Session T29 (Hydrogeology Division):

Isotopic Tools for Detection of the Origin and/or Fate of
Environmental Contaminants

Organizers:

Barbara Sherwood Lollar, Dept. of Geology,
Univ. of Toronto, Tel: (416-978-0770); Fax: (416-978-3938);
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Jun Abrajano, Dept. of Earth Sciences,
Memorial University of Newfoundland; Tel (709-737-8393);
Fax(709-737-2589); [log in to unmask]


     Isotopic analyses can be cost effective for resolving problems
in environmental geochemistry and hydrogeology.  Compound specific
isotope analysis and continuous flow techniques are revolutionizing
the application of isotopes to a wide range of priority pollutants
including petroleum products, dissolved organic contaminants, and/or
excess nutrients.  We solicit examples and case studies of the use of
isotopes to identify the source of contaminants or to monitor their
transformation and attenuation.   ORAL

Environmental Geology (6); Geochemistry Aqueous (7); Hydrogeology (13).


Submission of Abstracts:

        Abstract deadline is July 8, 1997. Only one volunteered
abstract per speaker.  All abstracts, both electronic and paper copy are
to be sent directly to GSA but please send a copy via fax or email to
Barbara Sherwood Lollar at the above address as well.

        GSA's electronic abstract system is now available on GSA's home
page at http://www.geosociety.org. Paper submission forms may be obtained
from Nancy Carlson, Abstracts Coordinator, (303)447-2020 x161 or email
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        Submit on either electronic or paper format but not both.