Large scale multi-element survey of atmospheric deposition using naturally growing moss as biomonitor

Steinnes, E.; Rambæk, Jon P.; Hanssen, Jan Erik

doi:10.1016/0045-6535(92)90435-t

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“…Factor 1 comprises the elements Sm, La, Ce, Tb, Th, U, Sc, Fe, Ga, K, Na, Co, Cs, Cr, As and Se with Sm as pilot element. Most of these elements are characteristic elements for soil or bedrock material [20]. The uncertainties in the loadings of these elements are low and ranged from 5 to 17%, and also the total occurrence of lanthanide elements (La, Ce, Sm, Tb, Th and U) and some other, e.g.…”

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Atmospheric heavy metal pollution in Slovenia derived from results for epiphytic lichens

Jeran

Jačimović

Batič

et al. 1996

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

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In 1992, a monitoring survey has been started on the national scale in Slovenia using the epiphytic lichen Hypogymnia physodes (L.) Nyl. The primary aim has been to analyse lichens using the k(0)-based INAA method to obtain information about the levels of elements in the atmosphere and to identify significant pollution sources. Monte Carlo-Assisted Factor Analysis was applied to a data set of the 28 elements As, Ag, Ba, Br, Ce, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Fe, Ga, Hf, Hg, K, La, Mo, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se, Sr, Sm, Tb, Th, U, W and Zn, which have been selected from the elements determined as the most important ones for the identification of pollution sources. A Monte Carlo approach has been used to give more insight into the uncertainties and significance levels of the factor analysis results. It has been found that concentration patterns in lichens yielded 9 factors (source types) which are presented and discussed in detail. The geographical patterns of the contributions of all factors are also shown.

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Atmospheric heavy metal pollution in Slovenia derived from results for epiphytic lichens

Jeran

Jačimović

Batič

et al. 1996

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

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“…The use of H. splendens in assessing airborne contaminants is well established (e.g., Berg et al, 2003;Rühling and Steinnes, 1998;Berg and Steinnes, 1997;Steinnes, 1995;Steinnes et al, 1992). Mosses lack vascular systems and obtain most of their nutrients from precipitation and from dry deposition of airborne particles (Aberg et al, 2001;Rühling and Steinnes, 1998).…”

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Spatial patterns of cadmium and lead deposition on and adjacent to National Park Service lands in the vicinity of Red Dog Mine, Alaska

Hasselbach

Hoef

Ford

et al. 2005

Science of The Total Environment

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Heavy metal escapement associated with ore trucks is known to occur along the DeLong Mountain Regional Transportation System (DMTS) haul road corridor in Cape Krusenstern National Monument, northwest Alaska. Heavy metal concentrations in Hylocomium splendens moss (n = 226) were used in geostatistical models to predict the extent and pattern of atmospheric deposition of Cd and Pb on Monument lands. A stratified grid-based sample design was used with more intensive sampling near mine-related activity areas. Spatial predictions were used to produce maps of concentration patterns, and to estimate the total area in 10 moss concentration categories.Heavy metal levels in moss were highest immediately adjacent to the DMTS haul road (Cd N 24 mg/kg dw; Pb N 900 mg/kg dw). Spatial regression analyses indicated that heavy metal deposition decreased with the log of distance from the DMTS haul road and the DMTS port site. Analysis of subsurface soil suggested that observed patterns of heavy metal deposition reflected in moss were not attributable to subsurface lithology at the sample points. Further, moss Pb concentrations throughout the northern half of the study area were high relative to concentrations previously reported from other Arctic Alaska sites. Collectively, these findings indicate the presence of mine-related heavy metal deposition throughout the northern portion of Cape Krusenstern National Monument.Geospatial analyses suggest that the Pb depositional area extends 25 km north of the haul road to the Kisimilot/Iyikrok hills, and possibly beyond. More study is needed to determine whether higher moss heavy metal concentrations in the northernmost portion of the study area reflect deposition from mining-related activities, weathering from mineralized Pb/Zn outcrops in the This article is a U.S. government work, and is not subject to copyright in the United States.broader region, or a combination of the two. South of the DMTS haul road, airborne deposition appears to be constrained by the Tahinichok Mountains. Heavy metal levels continue to diminish south of the mountains, reaching a minimum in the southernmost portion of the study area near the Igichuk Hills (45 km from the haul road). The influence of the mine site was not studied. D

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“…Flows of water flood from rainfall seem to be the most possible transportation source of Pb from the polluted part. Following last studies, Pb subjected to long-range atmospheric transportation to greater extent [23] where Pb can transport for a distance greater than 120km [24]. Therefore; it is very unlikely that the rain falling onto the area is free from Pb.…”

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Study of Lead Toxicity Mitigation in Soil in the Presence of Organic Matter

Mollazadeh¹

2015

IJESD

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Abstract-Soil contamination with lead (Pb) has become a common problem in many farmlands and natural ecosystems as well. Thus, the contamination of food produced in those farms has become a serious concern. For the study, twenty-four permanent plots were chose in the forested area. Three treatments, addition of compost, mycorrhizae, compost with mycorrhizae, and a control used. The indicator plant that used to identify the response to soil Pb, was Anthemis Anthemis.

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Large scale multi-element survey of atmospheric deposition using naturally growing moss as biomonitor

Cited by 174 publications

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Atmospheric heavy metal pollution in Slovenia derived from results for epiphytic lichens

Atmospheric heavy metal pollution in Slovenia derived from results for epiphytic lichens

Spatial patterns of cadmium and lead deposition on and adjacent to National Park Service lands in the vicinity of Red Dog Mine, Alaska

Study of Lead Toxicity Mitigation in Soil in the Presence of Organic Matter

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