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Bulletin of Canadian Petroleum Geology
Vol. 39 (1991), No. 2. (June), Pages 214-214

"Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contaminant Movement in Glacial Deposits [Abstract]"

Ho, D.Y.F.1

ABSTRACT

Public interest in environmental protection and enhancement has increased drastically in recent years. Various government agencies have been pressured to tighten regulations and stiffen penalties against offenders. Surface spills and leakage of petroleum products from distributary and storage facilities are major concerns of the oil industry. Cost effective remedial works often depend on understanding the movement of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants in the ground.

Glacial lacustrine and till deposits are commonly found within the surficial stratigraphy in Western Canada. These soil deposits are often desiccated, have tension cracks, and are unsaturated. The cracks and fissures sometimes become preferred channels for contaminant flows. The movement of common petroleum fuel products in glacial lacustrine and till deposits is discussed, and case studies are presented.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ASSOCIATED FOOTNOTES

1 EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta T5L 2M7

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