Phosphate speleothems in caves developed in iron ores and laterites of the Carajás Mineral Province (Brazil) and a new occurrence of spheniscidite

The Carajás Mineral Province has one of the largest concentrations of caves in Brazil, and its iron ore is among the country’s main exports. As a result of iron ore intense extraction, new environmental policies have been implemented. In an attempt to balance economic activity and environmental cons...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alan R.L. Albuquerque, Rômulo S. Angélica, Daniele F. Gonçalves, Simone P.A. Paz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of South Florida Libraries 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Speleology
Subjects:
Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/ijs/vol47/iss1/5/