North-Central Section - 46th Annual Meeting (23–24 April 2012)

Session No. 28
Tuesday, 24 April 2012: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall 101/102 (Dayton Convention Center)

Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

Authors will be present from 2 to 4 PM.

 

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PRELIMINARY TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY INVESTIGATION OF CESIUM EXCHANGE WITH NONTRONITE
SWIHART, Rachel L., Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056 and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, swiharrl@muohio.edu, swiharrl@muohio.edu
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PALEOTEMPERATURES DERIVED FROM LONG CHAIN ALKENONES IN EAST GREENLAND LACUSTRINE SEDIMENT AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR HOLOCENE PALEOCLIMATE
MERGENTHAL, Zachary, Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geology Physics Building, Clifton Court, Cincinnati, OH 45221, DIEFENDORF, Aaron F., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210013, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013 and LOWELL, Thomas V., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, Zmergenthal@gmail.com, Zmergenthal@gmail.com
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TEMPORALLY CONSTRAINED SAND SIGNALS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO CLIMATIC TRENDS IN SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN, USA
BACA, Kira J., Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft Street MS604, Toledo, OH 43606, FISHER, Timothy G., Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606 and GOTTGENS, Johan F., Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, MS #604, Toledo, OH 43606, Kira.Baca@rockets.utoledo.edu, Kira.Baca@rockets.utoledo.edu
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CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROUS OXIDE AND METHANE FLUXES FROM AGRICULTURAL SOILS
DETRAZ, J.1, BURGIN, A.J.2, LOECKE, T.D.2 and HAMMERSCHMIDT, C.R.1, (1)Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, (2)School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583, detra1jm@gmail.com, detra1jm@gmail.com
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GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PREHISTORIC GRAY WARE CERAMICS FROM THE UPPER BASIN REGION OF THE GRAND CANYON, NORTHERN ARIZONA
PURTILL, Matthew P., Geography, University of Cincinnati, 401 Braunstein Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45221, GERKE, Tammie L., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013 and SULLIVAN III, Alan P., Anthropology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, 45221, purtilmp@mail.uc.edu, purtilmp@mail.uc.edu
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IRON-SULFIDE CONCRETIONS OF THE OHIO SHALE: GLIMPSES OF DEEP SUBSEAFLOOR MICROBIAL ECOSYSTEMS OF THE LATE DEVONIAN
MUMPER, Eric, Department of Geology and Geography, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015 and FRYER, Karen H., Department of Geology and Geography, Ohio Wesleyan University, Department of Geology and Geography, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015, ekmumper@owu.edu, ekmumper@owu.edu
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CONSTRAINTS ON REGIONAL HYDROLOGY OF THE INDUS BASIN FROM GRACE DATA
HAMILTON-SMITH, Terence, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, thsmith1116@gmail.com, thsmith1116@gmail.com
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THE EFFECTS OF NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION ON CYANOBACTERIAL BLOOMS IN LAKE ERIE FROM AGRICULTURALLY APPLIED FERTILIZERS IN NORTHWESTERN OHIO, USA, FOR THE YEARS (1999-2003)
BOURNE Jr, Michael G., Earth and Environmental Science, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn HWY, Dayton, OH 45435 and VINCENT, Robert K., Geology, Bowling Green State University, 190 Overman Hall, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0211, Michael.bourne@wright.edu, Michael.bourne@wright.edu
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PREDICTED ASH HAZARDS FROM POTENTIAL ERUPTIONS AT NEVADO SABANCAYA, PERU: HYSPLIT AND REMOTE SENSING
RANKIN, Andrew Jess, Geology, University at Buffalo, 6741 Sy Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 and GREGG, Tracy K.P., Department of Geology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 126 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, realandy101@yahoo.com, realandy101@yahoo.com
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LIDAR FOOTPRINT OF HISTORIC CHARCOAL HEARTHS AT GREENWOOD FURNACE, HUNTINGTON COUNTY, PA
SAMS, James, National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, EDENBORN, Harry M., Geosciences Division, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 and FAGLEY, Paul T., PA Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources, Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652, jsams@netl.doe.gov, jsams@netl.doe.gov
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USING GPS PLATE VELOCITY DATA TO CONSTRAIN FAULT INTERACTIONS IN EL SALVADOR
CRADDOCK, Suzanne, Geology, Lawrence University, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911 and DEMETS, Charles, Department of Geoscience, University of Wisconson - Madison, 1215 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, craddocs@lawrence.edu, craddocs@lawrence.edu
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INTEGRATION OF LOCAL MAPPING KNOWLEDGE WITH SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AT MT. KASIGAU, KENYA
GATHONGO, Njoroge, Geography, Miami University, 417 wells mills Drive, Oxford, OH 45056, gathonni@muohio.edu, gathonni@muohio.edu
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USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TO ANALYZE LULC CHANGE FOR ITS IMPACT ON ES
LIN, Meimei, Botany, Miami University, 1206 OXFORD COMMONS, Oxford, OH 45056, linm3@muohio.edu, linm3@muohio.edu
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BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF FOUR OHIO LAKES AND ITS IMPACT ON CARBON ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
SADURSKI, Stephen E., 2599 Main St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 and CHENG, Songlin, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, sadurski.2@wright.edu, sadurski.2@wright.edu
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APPLICATION OF WIGLEY-PLUMMER-PEARSON MODEL TO THE INTERPRETATION OF ISOTOPIC COMPOSITION OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN
CHENG, Songlin, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435, songlin.cheng@wright.edu, songlin.cheng@wright.edu
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MICROBIAL REDUCTION OF CR(VI) BY METHANOTHERMOBACTER THERMAUTOTROPHICUS, A THERMOPHILIC METHANOGEN
SINGH, Rajesh, Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, LIU, Deng, Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, AGRAWAL, Abinash, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 and DONG, Hailiang, Geology Department, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, singhr2@muohio.edu, singhr2@muohio.edu
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RETENTION OF METALS IN A FLOODPLAIN ENVIRONMENT, OTTAWA RIVER, NW OHIO
JORDAN, Wesley, Geology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43402 and ROBERTS, Sheila J., Department of Geology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, wrjorda@bgsu.edu, wrjorda@bgsu.edu
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HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS OF THE SILVER LAKE WETLAND, MIAMI COUNTY, OHIO
BENDULA, Richard and HANSON, Brad, Department of Geology, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469, rbendula1@udayton.edu, rbendula1@udayton.edu
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SEASONAL INFLUENCE ON LAND USE BIOGEOCHEMICAL FINGERPRINTS IN SURFACE WATER BODIES
VANNIER, Ryan1, LONG, D.2 and KOLAK, Jon2, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, (2)Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, 206 Natural Science Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, milakes@msu.edu, milakes@msu.edu
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CARBON AND NITROGEN CYCLING IN AN AGRICULTURAL IMPOUNDED RIVER
SMOLENSKI, Rebecca Lynn, Geological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, 3352 jefferson ave, apt 2, Cincinnati, OH 45220 and TOWNSEND-SMALL, Amy, Department of Geology and Department of Geography, University of Cincinnati, 605 Geology-Physics Building, Cincinnati, OH 45221, smolenrl@gmail.com, smolenrl@gmail.com
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THE EFFECTS OF PRECIPITATION ON THE GEOCHEMISTRY OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE IN THE MAHANOY CREEK WATERSHED IN EAST-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
BALAKRISHNAN, Aneesha1, FEAR, Melissa R.1 and DOWLING, Carolyn B.2, (1)Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, abbalakrishn@bsu.edu, abbalakrishn@bsu.edu
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EVALUATION OF ORE MINERALOGY ASSOCIATED WITH PRECIOUS METAL MINERALIZATION AT FLORIDA MOUNTAIN, SILVER CITY DISTRICT, IDAHO
STEINER, R. Alex1, BRINKMANN, Sarah1, BRAKE, Sandra S.1, SAUNDERS, James A.2, HAMES, Willis E.3 and ASETO, Collins O.3, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Department of Geosciences, Auburn University, 210 Petrie Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, (3)Department of Geology and Geography, Auburn University, 210 Petrie Hall, Auburn, AL 36849, rsteiner2@sycamores.indstate.edu, rsteiner2@sycamores.indstate.edu
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EFFECT OF AERATION ON THE PHYSICAL AND BIOGEOCHEMICAL CONDITIONS IN A MARCELLUS PRODUCED WATER STORAGE POND
SAMS, James1, EDENBORN, Harry M.2, HAKALA, J. Alexandra2, HAMMACK, Richard W.1, HARTSOCK, Angela2 and SCHROEDER, Karl T.3, (1)National Energy Technology Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, (2)Geosciences Division, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, (3)Geosciences Division, Office of Research and Development, National Energy Technology Laboratory - U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, karl.schroeder@netl.doe.gov, karl.schroeder@netl.doe.gov
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EFFECTS OF AN INVASIVE SHRUB, LONICERA MAACKII, ON SOIL NITROGEN AND CARBON STORAGE POTENTIAL
KOLBE, Sarah E.1, ROTH, Sage E.1, TOWNSEND-SMALL, Amy2 and MILLER, Arnold I.3, (1)Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, 500 Geo/Phys, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013, (2)Department of Geology and Department of Geography, University of Cincinnati, 605 Geology-Physics Building, Cincinnati, OH 45221, (3)Department of Geology, Univ of Cincinnati, 500 Geology Physics Building, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013, kolbesh@mail.uc.edu, kolbesh@mail.uc.edu
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FATE AND TRANSPORT OF CARBAMAZEPINE IN PALYGORSKITE-MONTMORILLONITE MEDIUM FILTER
BERHANE, Tedros Mesfin, Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, LEVY, Jonathan, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011 and STALCUP, Apryll, Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0172, berhant@muohio.edu, berhant@muohio.edu
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CARBON CYCLING IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT
REED, Michael1, MOORE, Joel1 and JACOBSON, Andrew D.2, (1)Dept. of Physics, Astronomy, & Geosciences, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, (2)Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208, mreed10@students.towson.edu, mreed10@students.towson.edu
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY PROCESSES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA
SCHNEIDER, Andrew G., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210013, Cincinnati, OH 45221 and TOWNSEND-SMALL, Amy, Department of Geology and Department of Geography, University of Cincinnati, 605 Geology-Physics Building, Cincinnati, OH 45221, schneag@mail.uc.edu, schneag@mail.uc.edu