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Forensic Soil Science and Geology
Geological Society, London, Special Publications
Forensic Soil Science and Geology
CONTAINS OPEN ACCESS
Geological Society of London
Copyright:
© 2019 The Author(s). Published by The Geological Society of London. All rights reserved
ISBN electronic:
9781786209870
ISBN print:
9781786204554
Publication date:
October 14, 2021
Forensic soil science and geology provides information and operational support to assist the police and law enforcement with criminal and environmental investigations. These include: crime scene examination and the collection of soil and other materials; analysis and interpretation of this geological trace evidence; and searches associated with homicide graves, counter-terrorism and serious and organized crime. This volume provides new and sophisticated field and laboratory methods and operational casework.
Table of Contents
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The desktop study – an essential element of geoforensic search: homicide and environmental cases (west Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK)
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Geographical Information Science (GIS), spatial sampling and sediment variability examined using a case of manslaughter
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Analysis of soil following a police-led open area search and the recovery of a cold-case homicide graveJ. Cassella;J. CassellaStaffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent,ST4 2DE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:A. Davidson;A. DavidsonStaffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent,ST4 2DE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Dealing with different forensic targets: geoscientists at crime scenesP. M. Barone;P. M. BaroneForensic Geoscience Italy – Geoscienze Forensi Italia, Rome,ItalyArchaeology and Classics Faculty, The American University of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli 4, 00153 Rome,ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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The forensic application of ground-penetrating radar, Tekoha Jevy indigenous village, Paraná, BrazilEduardo X. Seimetz;Eduardo X. SeimetzGeoscience Institute, University of Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, CEP 70910-900 Brasília, DF,BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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Comparison of geophysical and botanical results in simulated clandestine graves in rural and tropical environments in Colombia, South AmericaJamie K. PringleJamie K. PringleSchool of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Identifying the source of illicit gold from South America
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The application of forensic geology to investigate the substitution of zinc ingots between China and BrazilMatheus Pereira Nogueira e Silva;Matheus Pereira Nogueira e SilvaBrazilian Federal Police, Technical-Scientific Sector, Curitiba,BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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Trace evidence examination using laboratory and synchrotron X-ray diffraction techniquesMark D. Raven;Mark D. RavenCentre for Australian Forensic Soil Science (CAFSS), CSIRO Land and Water, Waite Campus, Locked Bag 2, Urrbrae, SA 5064,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Robert W. Fitzpatrick;Robert W. FitzpatrickCentre for Australian Forensic Soil Science (CAFSS), CSIRO Land and Water, Waite Campus, Locked Bag 2, Urrbrae, SA 5064,AustraliaThe University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Peter G. SelfPeter G. SelfCentre for Australian Forensic Soil Science (CAFSS), CSIRO Land and Water, Waite Campus, Locked Bag 2, Urrbrae, SA 5064,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Evaluation of forensic soil traces from a crime scene: robbery of a safety deposit box in BrazilS. A. Testoni;S. A. TestoniFederal University of Paraná, Rua Funcionários 1540, 80035-050 Curitiba, Paraná,BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:V. F. Melo;V. F. MeloFederal University of Paraná, Rua Funcionários 1540, 80035-050 Curitiba, Paraná,BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:L. V. PrandelL. V. PrandelFederal University of Paraná, Rua Funcionários 1540, 80035-050 Curitiba, Paraná,BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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The forensic comparison of trace amounts of soil on a pyjama top with hypersulphidic subaqueous soil from a river as evidence in a homicide cold caseRobert W. Fitzpatrick;Robert W. FitzpatrickCentre for Australian Forensic Soil Science (CAFSS), CSIRO Land and Water, Waite Campus, Locked Bag 2, Urrbrae, SA 5064,AustraliaAcid Sulfate Soils Centre (ASSC), University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geoforensics in Italy: education and research standardsP. M. BaroneP. M. BaroneGeoscienze Forensi Italia (Forensic Geoscience Italy), Viale Mediterraneo 77, 00122 Rome,ItalyArchaeology and Classics Program, The American University of Rome, Via Pietro Roselli 4, 00153 Rome,ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) spectrometry of earth materials: considerations for forensic analysisElisa BergslienElisa BergslienSearch for other works by this author on:
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Soil DNA: advances in DNA technology offer a powerful new tool for forensic scienceDenice Higgins;Denice HigginsAustralian Centre for Ancient DNA, Scholl of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA 5005,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Automated mineralogical profiling of soils as an indicator of local bedrock lithology: a tool for predictive forensic geolocationRobin K. ShailRobin K. ShailCamborne School of Mines, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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