The Tellus geochemical surveys have identified significantly elevated concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in rural soils from both natural sources (geogenic) and human activity (anthropogenic). In some areas PTE concentrations exceed generic soil screening criteri
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This review paper discusses how Tellus and Tellus Border soil and stream geochemistry data have been used to investigate the spatial relationship between certain diseases and levels of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in soils and water. The research hypothesis is that long-te
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Numerical modelling of aquifers is a standard process in the sustainable management of groundwater resources. To be reliable, a groundwater model requires an accurate geological framework, particularly where structure is complex. The Lagan Valley aquifer near Belfast is an exampl
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Soil geochemistry may be applied in the science of geoforensics in two ways: to establish the provenance of samples and to inform the question of sample variability. Tellus data can assist in answering on a broad scale the provenance question, ‘where may this sample have come fro
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