Environmental Status of the Arctic Soils

Nikitina, Maria; Попова, Л. Л.; Korobitcina, J.; Efremova, O V; Trofimova, Anna; Наквасина, Елена; Волков, А. П.

doi:10.5601/jelem.2014.19.4.743

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“…The physico-chemical properties (e.g. pH, texture, organic matter, and metal content) of the soils of the Arctic vary considerably (Nikitina et al 2015), but the Arctic and Antarctic permafrost harbours ca. 25% of the world's total soil organic material (Nikrad et al 2016).…”

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Relationships between the properties of Spitsbergen soil, number and biodiversity of rhizosphere microorganisms, and heavy metal concentration in selected plant species

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“…Therefore, this island is an important area for investigating long-range transport of heavy metals. Some data show that the heavy metal accumulation order for Arctic soils may be as follows: Co > Pb > Cu > Zn > As > Ni > V > Mn and permissible levels of heavy metals are detected in these soils (Nikitina et al 2015).…”

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Relationships between the properties of Spitsbergen soil, number and biodiversity of rhizosphere microorganisms, and heavy metal concentration in selected plant species

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“…Metallurgical and energy industries are usually accompanied by the emission of acid-forming substances (Walker et al 2003b). These substances can be transported over long distances and can contribute leaching of such labile elements as aluminum, cadmium and zinc (Nikitina et al 2015). West Siberian Arctic environments are now intensively being developed in connection with the exploration of oil and gas fields.…”

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Soil polychemical contamination on Beliy Island as key background and reference plot for Yamal region

Abakumov¹,

Shamilishviliy²,

Yurtaev³

2017

Polish Polar Research

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Background concentrations of main trace elements and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated in pristine soils of the Beliy Island situated in the Kara Sea, Yamal autonomous region, North-West Siberia, Russia. Belyi Island is considered as reference landscpae for further investigation of soil polychemical contamination of the Yamal region. Three plots with different functional load (mature ecosystem, occasionally and permanently affected plots) were investigated with aim to evaluate the trend of long term polychemical effect on Stagnic Cryosols -benchmark soil type of the Yamal region. Accumulation of trace elements was not fixed in all soils investigated due to absence of direct sources of heavy metals on the territory of the Beliy Island. At the same time, there were essential alterations of PAHs fractional composition and content due to pronounced accumulation of the petroleum products combustion in the vicinity of the permanent meteorological station and former seasonal field base. The most intensive and statistically significant accumulation was noted for phenanthrene, anthracene, benzo[k]fluoranthene and benzo [a]pyrene. This indicates accumulation of the PAHs in soils, affected by the anthropogenic activity on the meteorological station. The most pronounced differences were revealed for the superficial layer of 0-5 cm. Deeper horizons of soil did not show accumulation of contaminants. Data obtained can be used for organization of further monitoring of contamination of soils and landscapes in Yamal as developing and industrial region.

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“…Consequently, ecosystem services provided by urban soils should be investigated in context of predicted climate change [21][22][23]. All the hydraulic works [24], hydropower plants exploitation [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] should be done according with the soil pollution protection measures, so as with the application of different soil hydrophysical properties investigation [25][26].…”

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“…Data about the trace elements content in soil of the Arctic is limited and should be stated as insufficient. Evaluation of anthropogenic impacts on Arctic ecosystems requires not only background levels of trace metals, but also landscape distribution of elements in permafrost-affected soils in relation to soil properties [1,[15][16][17][18]. This study was aimed at evaluation of trace elements content of urban soils in Yamal region and Murmansk.…”

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Evaluation of the Ecotoxicological State of Selected Soils from Urban Environments of Russian Arctic with the Aim to Substantiate Reclamation and Restoration Strategies

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In recent decades rates of anthropogenic forcing on natural and urban ecosystems in the Arctic are increasingly growing. This tendency requires the development of more detailed environmental monitoring methods. In this context, study of background trace elements contents should be an urgent task. The purpose of authors study was an assessment of trace elements content in soils of urban environments in Yamal region and Murmansk. Twelve sites in Yamal region and four sites in Murmansk in different functional zones were studied during the investigation. Samples were taken from a depth of 0-5 cm and 5-20 cm. The highest contents for Cu, Zn, Ni were found in soil samples from Kharp, which was caused by existing chrome-processing factory. Soil samples from Aksarka and Labytnangi were characterized by the highest median values for Pb. Soil samples from Kharsaim and Kharp key plots were characterized by the highest median values for Zn. This could be explained by geological origin and high regional background concentration element for this trace element. Soil samples collected in Murmansk were characterized by highest medians in Pb, Ni and Mn in topsoil horizons, Mn and Zn in lower horizons. Evaluation of Saet´s index showed the predominance of non-hazardous Zc in most of the soil samples. Predicted climate change and consequent degradation of permafrost in soils could have the behavior of trace elements. Rates of accumulation, transformation, translocation, leaching and transportation of trace elements and other pollutants within the permafrost-affected landscapes could be affected and changed significantly.

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Environmental Status of the Arctic Soils

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Relationships between the properties of Spitsbergen soil, number and biodiversity of rhizosphere microorganisms, and heavy metal concentration in selected plant species

Relationships between the properties of Spitsbergen soil, number and biodiversity of rhizosphere microorganisms, and heavy metal concentration in selected plant species

Soil polychemical contamination on Beliy Island as key background and reference plot for Yamal region

Evaluation of the Ecotoxicological State of Selected Soils from Urban Environments of Russian Arctic with the Aim to Substantiate Reclamation and Restoration Strategies

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