Rio Tinto Estuary (Spain): 5000 years of Pollution

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Rio Tinto Estuary (Spain): 5000 years of Pollution PDF

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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s002549900096?error=cookies_...

Publisher:

University of South Florida

Description: This journal article examines the major sources of pollution in the Rio Tinto estuary of southern Spain. The introduction includes a historical perspective of the region, description of the Rio Tinto system, and results of previous studies. The authors describe a database of surface sediment samples, take a look at the distribution of pollutant species in surface sediments, and analyze the recent influence of the local phosphate industry including the rates of sediment accumulation. The study shows that pollution extended back (about 5000 years) well before modern day large-scale mining. The article includes a map of the Rio Tinto system, illustrations of hydrologic and tidal data, chemical analyses of surface sediment samples, and plots of the downstream distribution of selected pollutants.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Oceanography -- Marine sediments -- Special topics, A-Z -- Sampling
Science -- Natural history. Biology -- Biology (General) -- Ecology -- By type of environment, A-Z -- Estuaries. Brackish waters
Science -- Natural history. Biology -- Biology (General) -- Ecology -- Influence of special factors in the environment -- Special, A-Z -- Water pollution

GEM Subject:

Science -- Biology
Science -- Oceanography
Science -- Ecology

Key Concept:

Ecology -- Pollution
Ecology -- Estuaries

Resource Type:

Reference Material

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Document -- PDF

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Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
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Language:

English

Rights:

Springer-Verlag

Access Rights:

Free access

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