Perestrelo, S.A.; Grácio, M.C.; Ribeiro, N.d.A.; Lopes, L.M. A Multi-Scale Network with Percolation Model to Describe the Spreading of Forest Fires. Mathematics 2022, 10, 588. https://doi.org/10.3390/math10040588 Forest fires have been a major threat to forest ecosystems and its biodiversity, as well as the environment in general, particularly in the Mediterranean regions. To mitigate fire spreading, this study aims […]
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New insights on the Escoural Orogenic gold district (Ossa-Morena Zone, SW Iberia): Geochemistry, fluid inclusions and stable isotope constraints from the Monfurado gold prospect
Maia, M., Roseiro, J., Nogueira, P., Noronha, F., Fuertes.Fuente, M., Cepedal, A., Mirão, J., 2022. New insights on the Escoural Orogenic gold district (Ossa-Morena Zone, SW Iberia): Geochemistry, fluid inclusions and stable isotope constraints from the Monfurado gold prospect. Ore Geology Reviews, 104736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104736 The Escoural gold district belongs to the Montemor-Ficalho metallogenic belt which is part […]
Statistical validation of Aeolus L2A particle backscatter coefficient retrievals over ACTRIS/EARLINET stations on the Iberian Peninsula
Abril-Gago, J., Guerrero-Rascado, J. L., Costa, M. J., Bravo-Aranda, J. A., Sicard, M., Bermejo-Pantaleón, D., Bortoli, D., Granados-Muñoz, M. J., Rodríguez-Gómez, A., Muñoz-Porcar, C., Comerón, A., Ortiz-Amezcua, P., Salgueiro, V., Jiménez-Martín, M. M., and Alados-Arboledas, L.: Statistical validation of Aeolus L2A particle backscatter coefficient retrievals over ACTRIS/EARLINET stations on the Iberian Peninsula, Atmos. Chem. Phys., […]
Celebrating 50 years of global initiatives promoting geoconservation and geological heritage
Brilha, J. (2022). Celebrating 50 years of global initiatives promoting geoconservation and geological heritage. Parks Stewardship Forum, 38(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/P538156111 The last five decades were crucial for the development of geoconservation and for the recognition that some geological features are at risk and need to be properly protected and managed. This recognition is happening at two levels. […]
Acacia dealbata Link: Aboveground Biomass Assessment: Sustainability of Control and Eradication Actions to Reduce Rural Fires Risk
Nunes, L.J.R.; Meireles, C.I.R.; Gomes, C.J.P.; Ribeiro, N.M.C.A. Acacia dealbata Link: Aboveground Biomass Assessment: Sustainability of Control and Eradication Actions to Reduce Rural Fires Risk. Fire 2022, 5, 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/fire5010007 Invasive species are an environmental problem affecting worldwide ecosystems. In the case of Acacia dealbata Link., the negative impacts affect the productivity of the forests […]
In situ LA-ICP-MS trace element analysis of magnetite as a vector towards mineral exploration: A comparative case study of Fe-skarn deposits from SW Iberia (Ossa-Morena Zone)
Miguel Maia, Pedro Barrulas, Pedro Nogueira, José Mirão, Fernando Noronha, In situ LA-ICP-MS trace element analysis of magnetite as a vector towards mineral exploration: A comparative case study of Fe-skarn deposits from SW Iberia (Ossa-Morena Zone), Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Volume 234, 2022, 106941, ISSN 0375-6742, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2021.106941. The Azenhas and Alvito Fe-deposits are located at […]
Applying Risk Indices to Assess and Manage Soil Salinization and Sodification in Crop Fields within a Mediterranean Hydro-Agricultural Area
Tomaz, A.; Costa, M.J.; Coutinho, J.; Dôres, J.; Catarino, A.; Martins, I.; Mourinha, C.; Guerreiro, I.; Pereira, M.M.; Fabião, M.; Boteta, L.; Patanita, M.; Palma, P. Applying Risk Indices to Assess and Manage Soil Salinization and Sodification in Crop Fields within a Mediterranean Hydro-Agricultural Area. Water 2021, 13, 3070. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13213070 Irrigation-induced or secondary salinization can occur when salts […]
Petrogenetic constraints on the felsic vein magmatism in northern Portugal based on petrological and geochemical data
Oliveira, A.J.T., Martins, H.C.B., da Silva, H.M.S.M., 2021. Petrogenetic constraints on the felsic vein magmatism in northern Portugal based on petrological and geochemical data. Comptes Rendus Géoscience – Sciences de la Planète, 353 (1), pp. 377-398″. https://doi.org/10.5802/crgeos.100 Three of the largest granite porphyries of northern Portugal were studied to improve current knowledge on the regional felsic vein […]
Large scale multi-layer fuel load characterization in tropical savanna using GEDI spaceborne lidar data
Leite, R. V., Silva, C.A., Broadbent, E. N., Amaral, C. H., Liesenberg, V., Almeida, D. R.A., Mohan, M., Godinho, S., Cardil, A., Hamamura, C., Faria, B.L., Brancalion, P. H.S., Hirsh, A., Marcatti, G. E., Corte, A.P. C., Zambrano, A.M.A., Costa, M. B. T., Matricardi, E. A. T., Silva, A. L., Goya, L. R. R. Y., Valbuena, R., […]
Unraveling the emplacement history of a Portuguese post-tectonic Variscan pluton using magnetic fabrics and gravimetry
Cruz, C., Sant’Ovaia, H., Raposo, M.I.B., Lourenço, J.M., Almeida, F. & Noronha, F (2021). Unraveling the emplacement history of a Portuguese post-tectonic Variscan pluton using fabrics and gravimetry. Journal of Structural Geology, 153: 104470, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2021.104470 The Lamas de Olo pluton is a post-tectonic Variscan pluton located in northern Portugal. It is a composite pluton comprising three outcropping biotite granites, similar in mineralogical composition […]