Environmental Geoscience, (Geoekologiya), 1998, V 1, N1.

Editorial

Welcome to the New Journal 
p. 1


Problems of Nuclear Pollution of the Environment
  and Burial of Radioactive Waste


Problems of Nuclear Pollution in Some Regions of Russia
B. F. Myasoedov 
p. 3 

Abstract 

Minerals as the Matrix Material for Immobilization of Radionuclides
A. R. Kotelnikov 
p. 14

Abstract  


 Environmental Problems of Urban Areas


The Hazard and Nature of Negative Aftereffects of Underflooding in Urban
Areas
I. G. Kazakova and O. V. Slinko 
p. 24 

Abstract 


Engineering Geology. Hydrogeology. Geocryology


Geoenvironmental Study of Natural and Engineered Systems in the
Cryolithozone
L. S. Garagulya, G. I. Gordeeva, and L. N. Khrustalev 
p. 32

Abstract
  
Calculations of Temperature Conditions for Buildings with Ventilated
Basements in the Permafrost Zone
M. M. Dubina and R. Ya. Demchenko 
p. 41

Abstract  


Natural and Human-induced Processes


Certain Aspects of Risk Management in Engineering-Geological Practice
B. G. Sleptsov 
p. 46 

Abstract 

Mechanical State of Local Crustal Areas as Deduced from Relaxation
Processes
V. V. Adushkin, A. A. Spivak, and V. G. Spungin 
p. 54

Abstract  

Prediction of Permeability Zones of the Earth's Crust
A. A. Akimova and A. I. Volgina 
p. 62 

Abstract 


 Contamination of Rocks and Ground Water


Distribution of Gas Hydrocarbons above the Surface of Contaminated Ground
Water in the Aeration Zone
V. M. Gol'dberg 
p. 67 

Abstract 


Research Techniques and Methods


Modern Techniques for Determining Shear Strength of Rock Joints
V. I. Rechitskii and S. A. Erlikhman 
p. 72 

Abstract
 


Discussion


Destruction of the Ancient Cities of Dioscurias and Sebastopolis due to
Seismic Impacts
A. A. Nikonov 
p. 81

Abstract