Publication Date:
2017-04-04
Description:
High concentrations of Vanadium have been measured in the groundwaters of the volcanic island of El Hierro. Values ranging from 19.4 to 288 μg/L are much higher than those generally found in natural water samples (〈 1 μg/L). Such increased contents mainly derive from the water-rock interaction processes within the aquifer formed by Vanadium-rich basaltic rocks. The mobility of Vanadium in these groundwaters is further enhanced by their oxidizing and alkaline conditions. Possible consequences on human health due to the consumption of these V-rich waters should be investigated.
Description:
Published
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Thessaloniki, Greece
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4V. Vulcani e ambiente
Description:
open
Keywords:
Water quality
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volcanic aquifers
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Drinking water limits
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Water resources
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03. Hydrosphere::03.04. Chemical and biological::03.04.03. Chemistry of waters
Repository Name:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
Type:
Conference paper
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