Characterization, Spatial Variation and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals and a Metalloid in Surface Soils in Obuasi, Ghana
Background. Soil contamination with heavy metals and metalloids has become an increasingly important issue in recent years. Objectives. The present study examines possible contamination of the environment with metals from gold mining activities in Obuasi, Ghana. Methods. Soil samples were collected...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pure Earth
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Health and Pollution |
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