Geochemical Remote Sensing of the Sub-surface

✍ Scribed by M. Hale (Eds.)

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2000
• Leaves: 573
• Series: Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry 7
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Editor's foreword
Pages V-VI

Preface
Pages VII-VIII

List of contributors
Pages IX-XIV

Chapter 1 Genesis, behaviour and detection of gases in the crust Original Research Article
Pages 3-15
M. Haleab

Chapter 2 Geoelectrochemistry and stream dispersion Original Research Article
Pages 17-79
O.F. Putikov, B. Wen

Chapter 3 Spontaneous potentials and electrochemical cells Original Research Article
Pages 81-119
S.M. Hamilton

Chapter 4 Carbon dioxide dispersion halos around mineral deposits Original Research Article
Pages 123-132
M. Zhang

Chapter 5 Light hydrocarbons for petroleum and gas prospecting Original Research Article
Pages 133-212
V.T. Jones, M.D. Matthews, D.M. Richers

Chapter 6 Gas geochemistry surveys for petroleum Original Research Article
Pages 213-231
T. Ruan, Q. Fei

Chapter 7 Aerospace detection of hydrocarbon-induced alteration Original Research Article
Pages 233-245
H. Yang, F.D. Van der Meer, J. Zhang

Chapter 8 Sulphur gases Original Research Article
Pages 249-289
M.E. Hinkle, J.S. Lovell

Chapter 9 Sulphide anions and compounds Original Research Article
Pages 291-302
X. Sun

Chapter 10 Helium Original Research Article
Pages 303-352
C.R.M. Butt, M.J. Gole, W. Dyck

Chapter 11 Radon Original Research Article
Pages 353-394
W. Dyck, I.R. Jonasson

Chapter 12 Mercury Original Research Article
Pages 395-437
G.R. Carr, J.R. Wilmshurst

Chapter 13 Discrimination of mercury anomalies Original Research Article
Pages 439-450
Z. Hu

Chapter 14 Oxygen and carbon dioxide in soil air Original Research Article
Pages 451-469
J.S. Lovell

References
Pages 471-511

Author index
Pages 513-527

Geographical index
Pages 529-531

Petroleum and mineral deposit index
Pages 533-536

Subject index
Pages 537-549