Anthropogenic trace elements (Bi, Cd, Cr, Pb) concentrations in a West Antarctic ice core

• Main Authors: Carlos, Franciéle Schwanck, Simões, Jefferson Cardia, Handley, Michael J., Mayewski, Paul, Bernardo, Ronaldo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Anthropogenic emissions; Ice core; Transport; Elementos-traço; Testemunhos de gelo; Antártica; Antarctic; Mount Johns; Antarc*; Antarctica; ice core
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/246912

Trace elements are emitted to the atmosphere from natural and anthropogenic sources. The increase in industrialization and mining occurring from the late 19th century released large quantities of toxic trace elements into the Earth’s atmosphere. Here we investigate the variability of concentrations...