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Geoekologiczna ocena składu chemicznego gleb i osadów rzecznych na tle jednostek geomorfologicznych Litwy

Pustelnikovas O.

Landform Analysis

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2008

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Vol. 9

96--103

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Distribution of migration (state) forms of microelements in the sediments of the ports of Klaipeda and Gdańsk

Pustelnikovas O., Dembska G., Szefer P., Radke B., Bolałek J.

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2007

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Vol. 36, No.4

129-149

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During investigations of the Baltic Sea basin significant differences have become manifest in the distribution of certain chemical elements in different chains of the geo (-eco) system (soils, river, lagoon and marine sediments). This paper presents data on the quantitative relationships of elements resulting from interactions of natural sedimentation processes and the possible human impact on the sediments from two port areas. The total (T), lithogenic (LG; stable) and hydrogenic (HG; mobile, reactive) migration forms of Zn, Cr, Cd, Cu, Pb and Ni were analysed. The HG component comprises that pool of the elements contained in readily degrading minerals increases in this form potentially being an indicator of adverse human impacts. The distribution of total forms depends on the quantity of the sediment fraction with grain size < 0.063 mm (fr. < 0.063 mm) and on the concentration of organic content (Corg). With increasing sediment depth, the concentration of elements decreases sharply, although HG concentrations were seen to increase on several occasions. One explanation for such findings is the mineralisation and decomposition of metals from the remnants of biological activities of organisms (pellets, globules) into the sediments. Element concentrations in the natural sedimentation zone (NSZ) of the marine-influenced North Port at Gdańsk are less than in the NSZ and technogenic sedimentation zone (TSZ) of the riverine part of the port of Gdańsk. The ratios between HG, LG and T in the two sedimentation zones are different for different elements, but are always higher in the TSZ than in the NSZ. Multi-site analyses of the port basins allowed NSZ and TSZ to be distinguished. The TSZ is typified by anomalous concentrations of elements, the specific distribution of their migration forms, the semi-stagnant conditions prevailing there and the proximity of human impact sources. The data presented in this paper indicate that the concentrations of only some of the elements in the TSZ sediments of the ports of Klaipeda and Gdańsk exceed the permitted norms for spoil dredged from port basins. By no means can the total load of elements contained in the spoil dumped at sea be treated as an indicator of marine pollution. For an objective assessment of the real pollution threat to port environments, detailed investigations of the various migration forms of chemical elements need to be carried out, and previously established levels revised.

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Anthropogenic factors, sedimentation rates, vertical movements and the prognoses of the east Baltic Sea development according to the data of comparative sedimentological analysis

Pustelnikovas O.

Oceanological Studies

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2000

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Vol. 29, No. 1

101-117

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In the process of sea development, the water level fluctuations, neotectonic movements, sedimentation rates and anthropogenic factors play an important role. Water level fluctuation and vertical movements determine the rates of long-term sedimentation. The sea level rises South of 56°N, its amplitude has been increasing from 1.5 mm y-1 (at the beginning of the 20th century) to 3-4 mm y-1 (predicted for the 22nd century). The rise of land is evident in the Central and Northern Baltic (1-9 mm y-1). These factors speed up the erosion of shallowing areas, eutrophication and accumulation of sedimentary matter in local basins. The latter processes complicate the ecological situation in the river mouth areas. The chemical composition of sediments reflect the nature of ground rocks in the denudation basin and change climatic conditions. The anthro-pogenic activity takes place in the river mouth areas, lagoons and other geochemical barriers. The mentioned factors influence the rates of sedimentation (0.6-7.5 mm y-1) which reach their maximum in the shallow areas of the East Baltic (2.5-7.5 mm y-1).