Simulating the impacts of distal volcanic products upon peatlands in northern Britain: An experimental study on the Moss of Achnacree, Scotland
The potential impact of prehistoric volcanism on distal areas has been the subject of some discussion in both ecology and archaeology. An experimental approach is used here to examine the potential effects of distant volcanism on a peatland environment. Simulations of different tephra and acidity lo...
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ftumanchesterpub:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/e1c3b036-c29f-4288-bc57-b96a80594858 2023-11-12T04:18:14+01:00 Simulating the impacts of distal volcanic products upon peatlands in northern Britain: An experimental study on the Moss of Achnacree, Scotland Payne, Richard Blackford, Jeff 2005-07 https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/publications/e1c3b036-c29f-4288-bc57-b96a80594858 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.02.001 eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess Payne , R & Blackford , J 2005 , ' Simulating the impacts of distal volcanic products upon peatlands in northern Britain: An experimental study on the Moss of Achnacree, Scotland ' , Journal of Archaeological Science , vol. 32 , no. 7 , pp. 989-1001 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.02.001 Acid precipitation Moss of Achnacree Peatlands Tephra Volcanic impacts article 2005 ftumanchesterpub https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2005.02.001 2023-10-30T09:17:10Z The potential impact of prehistoric volcanism on distal areas has been the subject of some discussion in both ecology and archaeology. An experimental approach is used here to examine the potential effects of distant volcanism on a peatland environment. Simulations of different tephra and acidity loading, designed to approximately replicate the prehistoric Hekla-4 ashfall, were monitored over 2 years. Impacts on the peatland ecosystem were assessed by qualitative observations of plant health and abundance, semi-quantitative observations of flowering, measurements of peat pH, humification and testate amoebae community composition. Plots with higher acid loading showed immediate and lasting impacts on plants, although other treated plots were less affected. Changes in testate amoebae and peat humification were inconsistent both within and between plots. The experiment demonstrates the potentially severe effects of high acid loading on peatland plants, although some responses remain unclear. © 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Article in Journal/Newspaper Hekla The University of Manchester: Research Explorer Journal of Archaeological Science 32 7 989 1001 |
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The potential impact of prehistoric volcanism on distal areas has been the subject of some discussion in both ecology and archaeology. An experimental approach is used here to examine the potential effects of distant volcanism on a peatland environment. Simulations of different tephra and acidity loading, designed to approximately replicate the prehistoric Hekla-4 ashfall, were monitored over 2 years. Impacts on the peatland ecosystem were assessed by qualitative observations of plant health and abundance, semi-quantitative observations of flowering, measurements of peat pH, humification and testate amoebae community composition. Plots with higher acid loading showed immediate and lasting impacts on plants, although other treated plots were less affected. Changes in testate amoebae and peat humification were inconsistent both within and between plots. The experiment demonstrates the potentially severe effects of high acid loading on peatland plants, although some responses remain unclear. © 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
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Simulating the impacts of distal volcanic products upon peatlands in northern Britain: An experimental study on the Moss of Achnacree, Scotland |
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Simulating the impacts of distal volcanic products upon peatlands in northern Britain: An experimental study on the Moss of Achnacree, Scotland |
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