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Adrianna Noton
Over the past couple of years, environmental preservation has been in the spotlight. Topics ranging from global warming melting the polar ice caps to ways for minimizing carbon footprints have been topics in many media outlets. The 'green revolution' has begun. Geochemical software played a role in helping visualize the collected data in order to come to the conclusion that the Earth could be in trouble. Most people are unaware of the different types of computer programs which are used in collecting ecological data. Technological advances provide full programs or ArcGIS extensions for just about any ecology based project. These programs help to keep track of, sort, and plot statistical data that could influence any living organism. These programs can help visualize changes in the terrain, natural resources, or other environmental conditions. Changes in terrain may not seem important. However, even something seemingly as small as vanishing riverbank foliage has an impact upon the ecosystem. It can cause one species to move to another area. This could then upset the delicate balance of flora and fauna with in the area. This has happened many times in certain areas of the world. Humans have often reintroduced an organism to its natural habitat in an attempt to reverse negative changes to the environment. Soil types can also help categorize plant life. Some plants grow better in certain types of soil. These soil types obtained through the use of geological software can help to allocate land. Land allocation is important to food supply . If a certain type of edible plant can be grown on the land, but the farmer is unaware of this fact and plants something that can't thrive in the location hunger could ensue. Even changes in elevations may cause an entire species to be wiped out or flooding. All of these can be monitored in an effort to reduce the overall effect they may have. Protection of terrain by using geophysical software could be important in environmental protection. However, more than what you can see often needs to be protected. Monitoring the toxin levels of landfills and other waste management locations may be important to many organisms, not just humans. If the toxins were to reach underground or above ground pure water sources it could cause sickness or worse. Underground resources are mapped and monitored using computer programs. Finding new water or oil reservoirs and accessing them without harming the environment or causing contamination by using 3D modeling programs is often helpful. One oil spill can cause massive damage to ecosystems and livelihoods. Mapping software and correct data analysis can help to prevent any mishaps. Sometimes underground materials rise to the surface. Like when a volcano erupts. Thermal imaging and subsurface mapping can monitor these areas so that any residents within the eruption zone can be evacuated before too much damage is done. The use of geochemical software in many ways helps to protect our environment. It can be used to track, sort, and plot important information correctly and easily. This information could be useful in prolonging or preserving the life of a species or an ecosystem by helping to maintain delicate balances of both flora and fauna.
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