Air Quality in Mining Areas: The Case of Stratoni, Chalkidiki, Greece

Papastamatiou, D.; Skarpelis, N.; Argyraki, Ariadne

doi:10.12681/bgsg.11657

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“…However, these two areas are located in different geological formations. Petras is situated on a combination of Miocene marine sediments and exposures of older (Permian–Triassic) phyllites (Papastamatiou et al 1959b). Livari-Skiadi is at the junction of two geological units which consist, to the north-north-east, of Jurassic to Eocene thick-bedded to massive grey limestones and dolomites (Gavrovo-Tripolitza series) and the sandstone conglomerate of the Tripolis flysch, whereas the area to the south-south-west consists of Miocene continental sediments (Papastamatiou et al 1959a; Creutzburg, Drooger and Meulenkamp 1977).…”

Section: Strontium Isotope Analysis: Geological Setting and Methodsmentioning

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Exploring Mobility Patterns and Biological Affinities in the Southern Aegean: First Insights From Early Bronze Age Eastern Crete

Triantaphyllou

Nikita

Kador

2015

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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This paper presents the results of a pilot project which combines, for the first time, biodistance and strontium isotope analyses in the study of human skeletal remains from Early Bronze Age Crete (third millennium bc). Information from these analyses offers, in a direct way, insights into the biological distance, and consequently the gene flow and mobility patterns, among human populations in eastern Crete. The results are synthesised with the evidence of funerary practices in order to explore the nature of interaction among communities in eastern Crete. The biodistance analysis supports a strong genetic affinity between the populations represented at the two Kephala Petras skeletal assemblages, while the results of the available strontium isotope analysis favour their local origin; thus the combined results suggest the lack of significant population influx. The biological distance of the two chronologically contemporary populations at Livari-Skiadi, also manifesting completely different patterns of mortuary disposal, is of particular interest since it contrasts with the Petras situation and raises issues of intra-community distinctions, cultural and biological.

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Section: Strontium Isotope Analysis: Geological Setting and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Mobility Patterns and Biological Affinities in the Southern Aegean: First Insights From Early Bronze Age Eastern Crete

Triantaphyllou

Nikita

Kador

2015

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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“…and Higgins, R.A. 1996, 170–95; Jansen 1973). Paros and eastern Crete (Papanikolaou 1996; Papastamatiou 1959) are also characterised by similar lithologies, but the comparative pottery petrographic analysis shows similarities with the local Naxian pottery fabrics (Hilditch 2008, 233; Jones 1986, 263; Müller, Kilikoglou and Day 2015, 39; Vaughan 1989, 151–4, 157–8; for the so-called granitic and granodioritic Mirabello fabric from east Crete, see Nodarou and Moody 2014).…”

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Technological and Provenance Analysis of an Early and Middle Cycladic Pottery Assemblage From Therasia, Greece

Kordatzaki

Sbonias

Farinetti

et al. 2018

Annu. Br. Sch. Athens

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During the archaeological survey research project ‘Island Cultures in a Diachronic Perspective: the case of Therasia’, large amounts of pottery were recorded throughout the island of Therasia, ranging in date from the Bronze Age to modern times. Focusing on the prehistoric period, pottery of the Early Cycladic and late Middle Cycladic periods was recovered at Panaghia Koimisis, which is situated on the southern part of the island. This paper presents the petrographic data and results of the analysis carried out on pottery samples which are representative of variable surface treatments and different macro-fabrics of these two prehistoric periods. Tackling issues of provenance and technology, the current scientific analysis attests the coexistence of Theran and off-Theran pottery fabrics already at Panaghia Koimisis in the Early Cycladic period. The majority of the pottery fabrics at Panaghia Koimisis were identified as Theran and the analysis demonstrates intensive contacts between the southern parts of Thera and Therasia throughout the Early and late Middle Cycladic phases. Moreover, adding support to previous studies, this research indicates a wide Cycladic pottery network, in which the site participated as a consumer. During the late Middle Cycladic period major changes in the Theran production are documented, including the disappearance of the earlier pottery recipe, which had been prevalent at Panaghia Koimisis.

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“…Mining areas are particularly polluted with heavy metals, and only a small portion of heavy metal content can be attributed to geological processes, notably weathering and pedogenesis [84]. Air quality tests indicate that, while some areas with active mining enterprises enjoy reasonable air quality (e.g., [89]), in the majority of cases air quality is negatively affected. In fact, the environmental pollution, which is attributable to min-ing enterprises, has already been documented by numerous researchers for both ancient (e.g., [90]) and modern mining sites (e.g., [91][92][93][94][95]).…”

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Availability, Toxicology and Medical Significance of Antimony

Periferakis

Căruntu

Periferakis

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Antimony has been known and used since ancient times, but its applications have increased significantly during the last two centuries. Aside from its few medical applications, it also has industrial applications, acting as a flame retardant and a catalyst. Geologically, native antimony is rare, and it is mostly found in sulfide ores. The main ore minerals of antimony are antimonite and jamesonite. The extensive mining and use of antimony have led to its introduction into the biosphere, where it can be hazardous, depending on its bioavailability and absorption. Detailed studies exist both from active and abandoned mining sites, and from urban settings, which document the environmental impact of antimony pollution and its impact on human physiology. Despite its evident and pronounced toxicity, it has also been used in some drugs, initially tartar emetics and subsequently antimonials. The latter are used to treat tropical diseases and their therapeutic potential for leishmaniasis means that they will not be soon phased out, despite the fact the antimonial resistance is beginning to be documented. The mechanisms by which antimony is introduced into human cells and subsequently excreted are still the subject of research; their elucidation will enable us to better understand antimony toxicity and, hopefully, to improve the nature and delivery method of antimonial drugs.

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Air Quality in Mining Areas: The Case of Stratoni, Chalkidiki, Greece

Abstract: Air quality sampling tests are conducted on a 24h basis by "HELLENIC GOLD S.A." in the Stra

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Exploring Mobility Patterns and Biological Affinities in the Southern Aegean: First Insights From Early Bronze Age Eastern Crete

Exploring Mobility Patterns and Biological Affinities in the Southern Aegean: First Insights From Early Bronze Age Eastern Crete

Technological and Provenance Analysis of an Early and Middle Cycladic Pottery Assemblage From Therasia, Greece

Availability, Toxicology and Medical Significance of Antimony

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