Integrated characterization of the geologic framework of a contaminated site in West Trenton, New Jersey
Journal of Applied Geophysics
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Abstract
Fractured sedimentary bedrock and groundwater at the former Naval Air Warfare Center in West Trenton, New Jersey (United States of America) are contaminated with chlorinated solvents. Predicting contaminant migration or removing the contaminants requires an understanding of the geology. Consequently, the geologic framework near the site was characterized with four different methods having different spatial scales: geologic field mapping, analyses of bedrock drill core, analyses of soil and regolith, and S-wave refraction surveys. A fault zone is in the southeast corner of the site and separates two distinct sedimentary formations; the fault zone dips (steeply) southeasterly, strikes northeasterly, and extends at least 550 m along its strike direction. Drill core from the fault zone is extensively brecciated and includes evidence of tectonic contraction. Approximately 300 m east of this fault zone is another fault zone, which offsets the contact between the two sedimentary formations. The S-wave refraction surveys identified both fault zones beneath soil and regolith and thereby provided constraints on their lateral extent and location.
Suggested Citation
Ellefsen, K.J., Burton, W.C., Lacombe, P., 2012, Integrated characterization of the geologic framework of a contaminated site in West Trenton, New Jersey: Journal of Applied Geophysics, v. 79, p. 71-81, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2011.12.008.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Integrated characterization of the geologic framework of a contaminated site in West Trenton, New Jersey |
| Series title | Journal of Applied Geophysics |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2011.12.008 |
| Volume | 79 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Mineral Resources Program |
| Description | 11 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Applied Geophysics |
| First page | 71 |
| Last page | 81 |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| City | West Trenton |