The wealth and diversity of decoration on Greek pottery continues to attract science-based
attention. The availability of increasingly powerful analytical techniques has allowed the …

Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and electron-probe
microanalysis were used to investigate the trace-element contents of sphalerite, chalcopyrite …

Mining exploitation in the Mediterranean Basin has left evident scars on the environment,
and poses serious risks for human health and biodiversity, especially when mine wastes are …

Serifos island is characterized by rich geodiversity, industrial and cultural heritage. The
present paper focuses on the geological and mining heritage of Serifos, with the aim of …

Over the last 60 years, much analytical research has sought to determine the ore sources of
ancient Greek silver artefacts. Lead isotopic analysis has played a key role in this endeavor …

Abstract The Plaka porphyry Mo-Cu system occurs in the world-class Lavrion Ag-Pb-Zn
district in Attica, southern Greece. It is spatially associated with a granodiorite porphyry that …

Assessing the status of marine pollution at regional and sub-regional scales requires the
use of comparable and harmonized data provided by multiple institutions, located in several …

Antimony is widely acknowledged as a critical raw material of worldwide significance, based
on its recognition by many countries. According to current projections, there is an anticipated …

The relationship between humans and the environment in the modern world is challenging.
UNESCO Global Geoparks are current holistic approaches for protecting and managing …

Abstract The National Park Đerdap (eastern Serbia, vicinity of the Danube River) occupies a
segment of the Carpathian-Balkan fold-and-thrust belt and has a significant geoheritage …