Studies of the phytoplankton and soil algae of two strip-mine impoundments in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Book · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1973

OSTI ID:6644910

Richards, J N

The process of strip-mining leaves vast areas that are denuded of vegetation and are open to primary succession by organisms such as algae. Acid strip-mine impoundments are either formed by man-made or natural processes. These impoundments are remnants of old strip-mine pits that have been filled with runoff water. The water chemistry of these ponds reflects the chemistry of the earth strata above the coal seam that was mined. These young impoundments or ponds are extremely low in pH and quite acidic due to the presence of great amounts of sulfuric acid. Algae that are found in these types of habitats exhibit a tolerance to acid conditions and are considered to be acidophilic. Few species of algae are known to be common componenets of these habitats.

• OSTI ID: 6644910
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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