Hydrology and erosion impacts of mining derived coastal sand dunes, Chanaral Bay, Chile

Dan G. Neary; Pablo Garcia-Chevesich

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Hydrology and erosion impacts of mining derived coastal sand dunes, Chanaral Bay, Chile

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Authors:

Dan G. Neary, Pablo Garcia-Chevesich

Year:

2008

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest. 38: 47-52.

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Abstract

Chile has an economy strongly based on the exploitation of its natural resources. Copper mining represents the main export monetary income, employing thousands of people all along the country. The Chilean Copper Corporation (CODELCO), El Salvador branch, has been the primary mining company, but it will be ending most of its activities by 2011 unless copper prices stay at their record levels. Besides the job consequences for the local population, there are some serious environmental issues that must be solved during the shut-down.

Keywords

hydrology, erosion, mining, Chanaral Bay, Chile, Chilean Copper Corporation (CODELCO)

Citation

Neary, Daniel G.; Garcia-Chevesich, Pablo. 2008. Hydrology and erosion impacts of mining derived coastal sand dunes, Chanaral Bay, Chile. In: Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest. 38: 47-52.