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View article: A drone-based prototype technique for monitoring soil degassing at active volcanic craters
A drone-based prototype technique for monitoring soil degassing at active volcanic craters Open
View article: How do high temperatures affect rock properties? A comprehensive review of experimental thermal effects and underlying mechanisms
How do high temperatures affect rock properties? A comprehensive review of experimental thermal effects and underlying mechanisms Open
View article: On Steam‐Driven Thermal Anomalies at Active Volcanoes Through Laboratory and Numerical Experiments
On Steam‐Driven Thermal Anomalies at Active Volcanoes Through Laboratory and Numerical Experiments Open
At active magmatic‐hydrothermal systems, volatile circulation and surface thermal anomalies are known to be related. However, the specific interconnections between permeable gas flow, H 2 O condensation, and heat transport remain poorly un…
View article: Estimation of mineral saturation and CO2 partial pressure in natural waters using electrical conductivity and pH: A fast and versatile on-site tool
Estimation of mineral saturation and CO2 partial pressure in natural waters using electrical conductivity and pH: A fast and versatile on-site tool Open
View article: Empleo de Filtralite para eliminar Ni en aguas de escorrentía urbana:
Empleo de Filtralite para eliminar Ni en aguas de escorrentía urbana: Open
Este estudio se centra en la gestión de sistemas de drenaje urbano capaces de reducir la contaminación de las aguas pluviales. Se enfoca en la eliminación de níquel (Ni), presente en las aguas de escorrentía urbana, debido a su toxicidad y…
View article: Erosion anisotropy analysis of construction materials as a key tool for strengthening preventive conservation strategies in built heritage
Erosion anisotropy analysis of construction materials as a key tool for strengthening preventive conservation strategies in built heritage Open
View article: Radon Dynamics in Granite and Calcareous Soils: Long-Term Experiments in a Semi-Arid Context
Radon Dynamics in Granite and Calcareous Soils: Long-Term Experiments in a Semi-Arid Context Open
Radon in soil poses a significant health risk when it accumulates inside dwellings. The estimation of radon potential is a difficult task due to the complex dynamics of radon within soil and its relations with the weather. This research fo…
View article: Estimating the universal scaling of gas diffusion in coarse-textured soils
Estimating the universal scaling of gas diffusion in coarse-textured soils Open
Gas diffusion, D, in partially saturated soils, constitutes a critical topic in soil sciences. However, it is a complex process and this limits its characterization and estimation. In this study, we analyzed and parameterized the soil gas …
View article: Scenarios for the Altamira cave CO2 concentration from 1950 to 2100
Scenarios for the Altamira cave CO2 concentration from 1950 to 2100 Open
View article: Characterization of Anisotropic Salt Weathering through Nondestructive Techniques Mapping Using a GIS Environment
Characterization of Anisotropic Salt Weathering through Nondestructive Techniques Mapping Using a GIS Environment Open
Doctrinal texts on architectural heritage conservation emphasize the importance of fully understanding the structural and material characteristics and utilizing information systems. Photogrammetry allows for the generation of detailed, geo…
View article: RadonPotential: An interactive web application for radon potential prediction under different climates and soil textures
RadonPotential: An interactive web application for radon potential prediction under different climates and soil textures Open
The presence of radon in soil poses a significant health risk when it enters and concentrates indoors. The primary health problem associated with radon exposure is lung cancer, but it can also contribute to other respiratory issues. Estima…
View article: Responses of underground air and drip water geochemistry to meteorological factors: A multi-parameter approach in the Rull Cave (Spain)
Responses of underground air and drip water geochemistry to meteorological factors: A multi-parameter approach in the Rull Cave (Spain) Open
Our research aims to assess the complex interactions between the elements that constitute and influence a cave system through the analysis of an extensive dataset of climatic and environmental parameters (222Rn, CO2, …
View article: Erosion Anisotropy Analysis of Building Materials as a Key Tool for Strengthening Preventive Conservation Strategies in Built Heritage
Erosion Anisotropy Analysis of Building Materials as a Key Tool for Strengthening Preventive Conservation Strategies in Built Heritage Open
View article: Estimation of Mineral Saturation and Co2 Partial Pressure in Natural Waters Using Electrical Conductivity and Ph: A Fast and Versatile On-Site Tool
Estimation of Mineral Saturation and Co2 Partial Pressure in Natural Waters Using Electrical Conductivity and Ph: A Fast and Versatile On-Site Tool Open
View article: Prokaryotic communities inhabiting a high-radon subterranean ecosystem (Castañar Cave, Spain): Environmental and substrate-driven controls
Prokaryotic communities inhabiting a high-radon subterranean ecosystem (Castañar Cave, Spain): Environmental and substrate-driven controls Open
View article: Non-destructive techniques (NDT) and statistical analysis for the characterization of bricks made with added glass
Non-destructive techniques (NDT) and statistical analysis for the characterization of bricks made with added glass Open
View article: Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for carbon dioxide removal strategies
Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for carbon dioxide removal strategies Open
View article: New insights into the structure, microbial diversity and ecology of yellow biofilms in a Paleolithic rock art cave (Pindal Cave, Asturias, Spain)
New insights into the structure, microbial diversity and ecology of yellow biofilms in a Paleolithic rock art cave (Pindal Cave, Asturias, Spain) Open
View article: The Long-Term Efficiency and Compatibility of Hydrophobic Treatments in Protecting Vulnerable Sandstone at Arbroath Abbey (Scotland)
The Long-Term Efficiency and Compatibility of Hydrophobic Treatments in Protecting Vulnerable Sandstone at Arbroath Abbey (Scotland) Open
The application of hydrophobic treatments as a means of protecting vulnerable stone heritage has been a topic of research for decades. The findings of previous research have shown that there are a number of factors that influence the effic…
View article: 222Rn and CO2 monitoring in soil and indoor atmosphere to understand changes in the gaseous dynamics of Rull cave (Spain)
222Rn and CO2 monitoring in soil and indoor atmosphere to understand changes in the gaseous dynamics of Rull cave (Spain) Open
View article: Isotopic tracking of condensation, infiltration and interstitial water to detect microbial activity in caves
Isotopic tracking of condensation, infiltration and interstitial water to detect microbial activity in caves Open
Water plays a key role in the colonization and ecology of microorganisms in natural subterranean environments since it controls their metabolic activity and the microbe-mineral interactions. In turn, microbial activity leaves its signature…
View article: Multi-disciplinary approach for assessing the impact of a flood event in a shallow karst cavity (Pindal Cave, Spain)
Multi-disciplinary approach for assessing the impact of a flood event in a shallow karst cavity (Pindal Cave, Spain) Open
Pindal Cave (Asturias, Spain) and its Paleolithic art have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2008. The importance of this Paleolithic art led to a research project that deals with deciphering the relationships between envir…
View article: Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for geochemical carbon dioxide removal strategies
Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for geochemical carbon dioxide removal strategies Open
The Paris Agreement goal to limit the global average temperature increase to below 2°C cannot be achieved without atmospheric CO2 removal (CDR) on the order of tens of gigatonnes per year by 2100. Such a formidable challenge requires …
View article: Radon dynamic and air quality in the Rull cave (southeast Spain)
Radon dynamic and air quality in the Rull cave (southeast Spain) Open
In poor-ventilated caves, indoor gases can seasonally reach concentrations much higher than normal atmospheric values, which may become a critical health risk. In this study, we investigate the cave atmosphere of the Rull cave in terms of …
View article: Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for geochemical carbon dioxide removal strategies
Experimental investigation of multiple industrial wastes for geochemical carbon dioxide removal strategies Open
Negative emission technologies that can potentially reduce CO 2 concentrations in the atmosphere are becoming more urgent, requiring evaluations of different CO2 removal (CDR) strategies.One approach is geochemical CDR, whereby minerals di…
View article: Barrovian metamorphism in nominally lowermost Alpujarride Complex units: tectonic implications for the development of the orogenic wedge in the Western Mediterranean
Barrovian metamorphism in nominally lowermost Alpujarride Complex units: tectonic implications for the development of the orogenic wedge in the Western Mediterranean Open
The sedimentary successions of the Permian-Triassic rifting related to the Alpine Tethys in the easternmost Lower Alpujarride units (Internal Betic Zone, south Spain) host shallow-intrusive basic bodies of Mesozoic age. These gabbroic bodi…
View article: Land Cover Changes and Their Influence on Recharge in a Mediterranean Karstic Aquifer (Alicante, Spain)
Land Cover Changes and Their Influence on Recharge in a Mediterranean Karstic Aquifer (Alicante, Spain) Open
Groundwater plays a key role in the subsistence of people and their activities throughout the globe, particularly in arid zones. In the highly dynamic context of the Mediterranean landscape, a deep understanding of aquifer systems is essen…
View article: Air Quality Monitoring for Preventive Conservation of the Built Heritage Deteriorated by Salt Crystallization
Air Quality Monitoring for Preventive Conservation of the Built Heritage Deteriorated by Salt Crystallization Open
The Santo Domingo Diocesan School (Orihuela, SE Spain) is a singular case study that relates air quality monitoring and stone conservation. The monument suffers severe damage due to salt crystallization by rising damp, which is related to …
View article: Climate change disturbances contextualize the outcomes of coral-reef fisheries management across Micronesia
Climate change disturbances contextualize the outcomes of coral-reef fisheries management across Micronesia Open
Climate change is increasing disturbance events on coral reefs with poorly understood consequences for fish population dynamics and fisheries management. Given growing concerns over food security for the tropical Pacific, we assessed fishe…
View article: Radon in dead-end caves in Europe
Radon in dead-end caves in Europe Open
We report the results of 3-years of Radon-222 monitoring in six show caves across Europe, selected with the feature of having only one, or no natural entrance, defined as dead-end caves. The caves are located in Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, …