Note: Program subject to change without notice

Monday, November 5, 2007
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Soil Minerals as Tracers of Hydrology.

Michael Vepraskas1, Darrell Schulze2, and Xiaodong Gao2. (1) North Carolina State University, Department of Soil Science, Box 7619, Raleigh, NC 27695-7619, (2) Purdue University-Agronomy Dept., Purdue Univ.-Agronomy Dept., 915 W State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054

Water moves through landscapes from recharge to discharge areas.  Mineral components are general leached from recharge areas and accumulate in discharge areas.  The major minerals found in discharge areas will be reviewed, and will include Fe oxides, Mn oxides, salts, and carbonates.