Human induced calcretisation in anthropogenic soils and sediments: Field observations and micromorphology in a Mediterranean climatic zone, Israel

Itkin, Danny; Goldfus, Haim; Monger, H. Curtis

doi:10.1016/j.catena.2016.06.025

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“…Human activities can lead to the formation of "Anthropo-calcrete" (Itkin et al, 2016). Anthropogenic influences on formation processes of calcrete pedogenesis can occur when humans generate or enhance calcium carbonate cementation in calcrete prone environments.…”

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The Paleo-Anthropocene and the Genesis of the Current Landscape of Israel

Ackermann

Maeir

Frumin

et al. 2017

Journal of Landscape Ecology

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Worldwide, human impact on natural landscapes has intensified since prehistoric times, and this is well documented in the global archaeological record. The period between the earliest hominids and the Industrial Revolution of the late 18-19 th centuries is known as the Paleo-Anthropocene. The current study reviews key geoarchaeological, floral and faunal factors of the Paleo-Anthropocene in Israel, an area that has undergone human activities in various intensities since prehistoric times. It discusses significant human imprints on these three features in the Israeli landscape, demonstrating that its current form is almost entirely anthropogenic. Moreover, some of the past physical changes still dynamically shape Israel's zoological, archaeological and geomorphic landscape today. It is hoped that insights from this article might aid in guiding present-day management strategies of undeveloped areas through renewal of human activity guided by traditional knowledge.

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Section: Fig 8: Tel Lachish Archaeological Moundmentioning

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The Paleo-Anthropocene and the Genesis of the Current Landscape of Israel

Ackermann

Maeir

Frumin

et al. 2017

Journal of Landscape Ecology

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“…In this regard, indurated compound soils may have acted as a dense natural barrier to water infiltration, leading to seasonal groundwater saturation and subsequent leaching of the above anthropogenic layer. Accumulation of calcium carbonate linked with soil contamination by construction debris has been observed in modern urban soils (for example, Moscow; Prokof’eva et al ., 2020) and is a frequent feature in many archeological sites (Adderley et al ., 2010; Itkin et al ., 2016). The common characteristics in urban soils are the redistribution of calcium carbonate within the micromass evidenced by the formation of calcitic crystallitic b ‐fabric and the authigenic precipitation of calcite coatings and infillings pedofeatures (Figs 14 and 17).…”

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Compositional, micromorphological and geotechnical characterization of Holocene Tiber floodplain deposits (Rome, Italy) and sequence stratigraphic implications

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This study reports a high-resolution micromorphological characterization of floodplain deposits to investigate the relationships among compositional, textural and geotechnical data, and integrate soil micromorphology with sequence stratigraphy. Compositional and textural characterization of facies associations and soil features are calibrated against geotechnical parameters. The latter, obtained from cone penetration and pocket penetrometer tests from a borehole advanced 60 m into the Tiber channel belt and floodplain, show that depositional features and post-depositional modifications are intrinsically associated with cone penetration test parameters: cone resistance; sleeve friction; and friction ratio. Petrographic and micromorphological features document pedogenetic modifications across stratigraphic markers evidenced by faunal and plant activity, accumulation of peat, and typified by precipitation of heavy metals, iron oxides and secondary carbonates. All of these features developed in correspondence with alluvial flooding surfaces that are correlated with non-marine and marine flooding surfaces recognized in the transgressive and highstand coastal and lagoonal deposits of the Tiber Depositional Sequence. These observations may serve as a model to reconstruct the sequence-stratigraphic evolution of ancient relict soils. Nevertheless, additional criteria (for example, their stratigraphic position and correlative surfaces) are necessary to adequately interpret the genesis of such low-rank stratigraphic surfaces. This work demonstrates that a combination between sedimentological and stratigraphic observations and soil micromorphology can be critical to supplement field observations and determine the relative effect of pedogenic and depositional processes on the organization, composition and texture, and geotechnical properties of floodplain in urban areas.

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“…Another example occurs in the eastern Mediterranean Basin (Israel), where Itkin, Goldfus and Monger (2016) indicated that some calcretes are human induced, formed where the soil was occupied for a long time, constructed agricultural terraces and accumulated archaeological materials like pottery. The criteria used to differentiate these anthropogenic from natural calcrete is its spatial distribution: whereas the natural calcrete has a regional Anu.…”

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Anthropic Influence and Heritage Value of the Quaternary Deposits of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pereira

Mansur

Rodrigues

2023

Anu. Inst. Geociênc.

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This study discusses the cause of local lithification in sediments from quaternary beach ridges of Paraíba do Sul Deltaic Complex (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and its application to the concept of geological heritage. These beach ridges were excavated to construct the Campos - Macaé Canal, opened in the 19th century predominantly by slave labor. A detailed sedimentological, mineralogical and petrological study was performed. The consolidated material consists to fine-grained sandstone with incipient parallel lamination. Kaolinite associated with iron oxides/hydroxides is organized in thin coatings, sometimes forming meniscus and bridges. The heavy mineral assembly of the sandstone is similar to those found in the beach ridges friable samples. The sandstone granulometry increases from east to west along the canal margins and the same pattern is observed in the adjacent beach ridges. We suggest that pedogenic processes acted intensively on Canal margins after its opening, causing mechanical infiltration and translocation of clay minerals, promoting differentiated consolidation of sediments only in that part that was deepened during the excavation. The anthropic action altered the local physiography by exposing the sediments of beach ridges. Therefore, this sandstone should be considered a geological heritage due to its unique occurrence, touristic, historical, scientific and educational value.

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Human induced calcretisation in anthropogenic soils and sediments: Field observations and micromorphology in a Mediterranean climatic zone, Israel

Cited by 13 publications

References 72 publications

The Paleo-Anthropocene and the Genesis of the Current Landscape of Israel

The Paleo-Anthropocene and the Genesis of the Current Landscape of Israel

Compositional, micromorphological and geotechnical characterization of Holocene Tiber floodplain deposits (Rome, Italy) and sequence stratigraphic implications

Anthropic Influence and Heritage Value of the Quaternary Deposits of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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