Trace elements in soil, lichens, and mosses from Fildes Peninsula, Antarctica: spatial distribution and possible origins

Antarctica is a region of great scientific interest, and several countries have scientific stations installed in that place. The exploration of Antarctica continent may be causing an impact on the environment. So, this study aims to evaluate the distribution of Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, and V through the anal...

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Published in:Environmental earth sciences 2018-02, Vol.77 (4), p.1-10, Article 124
Main Authors: Fabri-Jr, Reginaldo, Krause, Maiara, Dalfior, Bruna M., Salles, Roberta C., de Freitas, Antônio Carlos, da Silva, Heitor E., Licinio, Marcus Vinícius V. J., Brandão, Geisamanda P., Carneiro, Maria Tereza W. D.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic plants
Biogeosciences
Bryophyta
Chromium
Copper
Distribution
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Environmental impact
Environmental Science and Engineering
Exploration
Fossil fuels
Geochemistry
Geology
Hydrology/Water Resources
Lichens
Mosses
Nickel
Original Article
Soil
Soil analysis
Spatial distribution
Terrestrial Pollution
Trace elements
Trace elements in soil
Zinc
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Summary:Antarctica is a region of great scientific interest, and several countries have scientific stations installed in that place. The exploration of Antarctica continent may be causing an impact on the environment. So, this study aims to evaluate the distribution of Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, and V through the analysis of soil, lichens, and mosses from Fildes Peninsula, King George Island, Antarctica. Soil, lichens, and mosses samples were obtained from 13 points along the entire length of Fildes Peninsula, and the trace elements were determined by ICP OES. The concentration ranges (μg/g) were: Soil—Cr 5.92–28.96; Cu 81.59–123.68; Ni 20.11–41.07; Zn 43.25–73.21; V 123.52–206.06; Lichens—Cr 0.76–2.12; Cu 0.74–16.79; Ni 
ISSN:1866-6280
1866-6299
DOI:10.1007/s12665-018-7298-5