Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment
The aim of the study was to specify the concentration of selected chemical elements in surface waters of King George Island, off the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. The research encompassed six streams, a lake and an artificial water reservoir located on the western coast of Admiralty Bay....
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:ba2cc2de29e94872ac88d01983887bde 2023-05-15T13:30:40+02:00 Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment Arkadiusz Nędzarek Agnieszka Tórz Arkadiusz Drost 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3402/polar.v33.21417 https://doaj.org/article/ba2cc2de29e94872ac88d01983887bde EN eng Norwegian Polar Institute http://www.polarresearch.net/index.php/polar/article/download/21417/pdf_1 https://doaj.org/toc/0800-0395 https://doaj.org/toc/1751-8369 0800-0395 1751-8369 doi:10.3402/polar.v33.21417 https://doaj.org/article/ba2cc2de29e94872ac88d01983887bde Polar Research, Vol 33, Iss 0, Pp 1-10 (2014) Antarctic surface waters total and dissolved elements baseline elements values anthropogenic metal contamination Environmental sciences GE1-350 Oceanography GC1-1581 article 2014 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3402/polar.v33.21417 2022-12-31T11:49:55Z The aim of the study was to specify the concentration of selected chemical elements in surface waters of King George Island, off the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. The research encompassed six streams, a lake and an artificial water reservoir located on the western coast of Admiralty Bay. Measured hydrochemical parameters included pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), and total and dissolved forms elements such as Al, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Mn, Fe, As and Se. The values of pH, conductivity and TDS had the following ranges: 6.09–8.21, 6.0–875 µS cm−1 and 7.0–975 mg/L, respectively, and were typical for surface waters of Antarctica. Wide disparities were discovered regarding concentrations of the investigated elements, ranging from <0.01 µg/L for Cd to 510 µg/L for Fe, and differing from one water body to another. The investigated elements are discussed with reference to environmental conditions and anthropogenic factors. Concentrations of total and dissolved forms of elements are considered in connection with the composition of soil in their surroundings and with atmospheric deposition, mostly such as that took place locally. The increased levels of Pb and Zn concentrations in the immediate proximity of a research station suggested anthropogenic contamination. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctic Peninsula Antarctica King George Island Polar Research Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic The Antarctic Antarctic Peninsula King George Island Admiralty Bay Polar Research 33 1 21417 |
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The aim of the study was to specify the concentration of selected chemical elements in surface waters of King George Island, off the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. The research encompassed six streams, a lake and an artificial water reservoir located on the western coast of Admiralty Bay. Measured hydrochemical parameters included pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), and total and dissolved forms elements such as Al, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Mn, Fe, As and Se. The values of pH, conductivity and TDS had the following ranges: 6.09–8.21, 6.0–875 µS cm−1 and 7.0–975 mg/L, respectively, and were typical for surface waters of Antarctica. Wide disparities were discovered regarding concentrations of the investigated elements, ranging from <0.01 µg/L for Cd to 510 µg/L for Fe, and differing from one water body to another. The investigated elements are discussed with reference to environmental conditions and anthropogenic factors. Concentrations of total and dissolved forms of elements are considered in connection with the composition of soil in their surroundings and with atmospheric deposition, mostly such as that took place locally. The increased levels of Pb and Zn concentrations in the immediate proximity of a research station suggested anthropogenic contamination. |
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Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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Selected elements in surface waters of Antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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selected elements in surface waters of antarctica and their relations with the natural environment |
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