Microclimate processes characterization of the giant Geode of Pulpí (Almería, Spain): Technical criteria for conservation

International Journal of Climatology

Volumn 26, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 691-706

  Fernaandez Cortes A ^a   Calaforra, J M ^a   Sanchez Martos F ^a   Gisbert, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALMERÍA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Cave management; Cave microclimate; Geode; Geological heritage; Gypsum

Indexed keywords

CONDENSATION; CRYSTALS; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; GYPSUM; MINERALOGY; VAPORS;

CAVE MANAGEMENT; CAVE MICROCLIMATE; GEODE; GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE;

CLIMATOLOGY;

CAVE; CONDENSATION; CORROSION; GYPSUM; HERITAGE CONSERVATION; MICROCLIMATE; MUSEUM; RESPIRATION;

EURASIA; EUROPE; SOUTHERN EUROPE; SPAIN;

EID: 33646242512     PISSN: 08998418     EISSN: 10970088     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/joc.1269     Document Type: Article

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