Geothermal elements in lichens of Yellowstone National Park, USA
Bennett JP and Wetmore CM. 1999. Geothermal elements in lichens of Yellowstone National Park, USA. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 42(3):191-200
"geothermal features (e.g. geysers,fumaroles, vents and springs) emit gaseous mercury, sulfur and heavy metals tand therefore are natural sources of these elements in the atmospher..We studied this phenomenon in a geothermal area without power plants to determine the natural levels of mercury and elements..."
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bennett, James; Wetmore, Clifford
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Bryoria fremontii, Chemistry, Geothermal Studies, Heavy Metals, Letharia vulpina, Lichen