The geochemical anomalies in sediments on the shelf near the Lagoon of Venice, Italy

Evaluation of the geochemistry of the bottom sediments on the shelf near the Venice Lagoon has revealed localized concentrations of the elements Cd, Cu, Ni, V, S, and, to a lesser extent, P. These elements are not known to be concentrated in the rocks within the catchment areas of the rivers that dr...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1989, Vol.20 (9), p.438-442
Main Authors: Albani, A.D., Rickwood, P.C., Favero, V.M., Serandrei Barbero, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Brackish
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Exact sciences and technology
Marine
Pollution, environment geology
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Summary:Evaluation of the geochemistry of the bottom sediments on the shelf near the Venice Lagoon has revealed localized concentrations of the elements Cd, Cu, Ni, V, S, and, to a lesser extent, P. These elements are not known to be concentrated in the rocks within the catchment areas of the rivers that drain into the Lagoon and all distribution patterns indicate that they are not natural deposits. Pollution due to dumped smelter waste and residues from tanning and plating industries seems possible.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(89)90063-5