Pollutants within rock and soil — what is in the ground, whether geological in origin or deposited by human activity. The human source of emissions is Anthroposphere Contaminants; pollutants carried in water are Hydrosphere Contaminants.
Scope
Geological origin
- Radon mapping: Natural radon emission from geological formations
- Heavy metals in bedrock: Naturally elevated arsenic, lead, or cadmium in geological units
- Source zone characterisation: DNAPL plumes, contaminant migration in fractured rock
In the soil matrix
- Heavy metal contamination: Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Hg concentrations in topsoil
- Organic pollutants: PAHs, PCBs, PFAS, petroleum hydrocarbons in soil
- Pesticide residues: Agricultural pesticide concentrations in soil profiles
- Nutrient excess: Nitrate leaching risk, phosphorus saturation levels
Registers
- Contaminated land registers: Sites where the subsurface is contaminated (industrial legacy, landfills)
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Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Environment | Environment |
| INSPIRE | Soil | Soil |