Application of Magnetic Susceptibility Measurements for Identification of Technogenic Horizons in Soil Profiles on the Example of the Vistula River Cross-Cut Area

Kusza, Grzegorz; Hulisz, Piotr; Łéczyński, Leszek; Michalski, Adam; Dąbrowski, Michał; Kłostowska, Żaneta

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“…Identification of technogenic layers using magnetometric methods allows for a precise indication of the transformed site in the soil profile. Such studies were carried out, for example, along the Vistula Cross-Cut, which indicated the presence of technogenic soils created during its construction (Hulisz et al, 2015;Kusza et al, 2018). Identification of technogenic layers using magnetometric methods allows for precise detection of the antropogenic horizons in the soil profile (Magiera et al, 2006).…”

Section: Technogenic Soils In Urban Areasmentioning

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Studies of technogenic soils in Poland: past, present, and future perspectives

Uzarowicz¹,

Charzyński²,

Greinert³

et al. 2021

Soil Sci. Ann.

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For a long time, the soils covering areas strongly transformed by human were ignored in scientifi c discourse. Also, practice did not care much about these soils because of their unproductivity. Only the large post-mining areas reclaimed and transformed into a forest or agricultural land were more interesting both for science and practice. In the case of post-mining areas the term "soilless land" was used for a long time, especially in relation to areas which were not reclaimed. In this paper, the past studies (until the end of 20 th century) of technogenic soils in Poland were described. Technogenic soils of urban and industrial areas appeared in scientifi c considerations in Poland in the second half of the 20 th century. In those times, soil properties on disposal sites were mainly investigated as a basic information for further design of technical and biological reclamation on disposal sites. Two Polish scientists should be emphasised as the world pioneers in concepts and studies of technogenic soils: (1) Michał Strzemski, who proposed a classifi cation scheme for soils in urban and industrial areas, as well as listed the tasks for future studies of these soils, and (2) Tadeusz Skawina, who focused on the dynamic and directions of the soil-forming processes on the mine spoils in the context of their reclamation. Moreover, studies of technogenic soils in the last two decades were also shown in the paper. From the beginning of the 21 st century the scientifi c research gained momentum. Nowadays, Polish researchers have great achievements in studying technogenic soils, including investigation of their properties, genesis, evolution, classifi cation, biological features etc. Furthermore, we drew some outlines for future studies of Technosols.

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Section: Technogenic Soils In Urban Areasmentioning

confidence: 99%

Studies of technogenic soils in Poland: past, present, and future perspectives

Uzarowicz¹,

Charzyński²,

Greinert³

et al. 2021

Soil Sci. Ann.

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“…Previous studies indicate that environmental magnetism methods can be used to estimate the quantity, distribution, range and source of environmental pollution [12][13][14][15][16][17][18] due to magnetic properties of Fe-rich PM derived from industrial and urban activities, fossil fuel combustion, vehicle emission and other anthropogenic as well as natural sources. It is well known that such magnetic particles are excellent absorbers and carriers of heavy metals and other pollutants due to their large specific surface area.…”

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Geochemical and Mineralogical Characteristics of Airborne Particulate Matter in Relation to Human Health Risk

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The main objective of this research was the determination of the geochemical and mineralogical properties of particulate matter: TSP (total suspended particles) and, especially PM1 (particles with aerodynamic diameter not greater than 1 µm) suspended in the air of a selected urban area in southern Poland. Identification of the emission sources of metals and metalloids bound in TSP and PM1 as well as the assessment of potential risk of urban ambient air to human health using hazard indices was an additional aim of this investigation. The daily TSP and PM1 quartz fiber filters collected during heating season were subjected to mass magnetic susceptibility (χ) measurements, SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) observations and geochemical analyses. Obtained results revealed that the concentration of TSP and PM1 well correlated with their mass-specific magnetic susceptibility. The good relationship between the PM concentration and χ suggests that magnetic susceptibility measurements can be a good proxy of low-level atmospheric dust pollution. The rank order of potentially toxic elements (PTE) based on average concentration was Ba > Zn > Al > Fe > Pb > Mn > Ti > Cu > Cr > Ni >As > Cd > V > Tl, both for TSP and PM1. PM1/TSP ratios for PTE concentrations and χ were around or slightly above unity, which indicated that PM1 was the main carrier of PTE (with the exception of cadmium, copper and lead) and technogenic magnetic particles. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks were confirmed by very high values of human health indices.

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Environmental effects of potentially toxic elements and the magnetic susceptibility distribution in the surface bottom sediments in the Vistula estuary (Gulf of Gdańsk, Poland)

Kusza,

Kubowicz,

Kłostowska

et al. 2023

J Soils Sediments

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Purpose This study is aimed at analyzing the spatial distribution of magnetic susceptibility and the content of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the surface layer of bottom sediments in the Vistula estuary (Gulf of Gdańsk, Poland) in relation to local sedimentary conditions. We also assessed the usefulness of magnetic susceptibility measurements to identify changes in sediment properties caused by anthropogenic factors. Materials and methods Bottom sediments were collected along three transects using the Van Veen grab sampler. The following properties were determined: granulometric composition, organic matter and carbonate content, pH, electrical conductivity, and heavy metal content (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn). Specific (mass) magnetic susceptibility (χ) was measured using the MS2 Bartington® laboratory magnetic susceptibility meter. To characterize the conditions of the sedimentary environment in the study area, statistical analysis was performed on selected parameters of grain size distribution, such as mean grain diameter (Mz) and sorting (σ1) indices. Results and discussion The research showed significant differences in the sedimentary environment (erosion vs. deposition processes) along the studied transects which were controlled by the wave regime, sea currents, and river water inflow. Open-water sediments were richer in organic matter and more saline than deltaic sediments, which in turn were characterized by higher pH and higher carbonate content. The highest mean total content of Pb, Cu, Ni, and Zn and the highest magnetic susceptibility (χ) were determined in open-water sediments, while the highest Fe and Cr values were obtained for deltaic sediments. Statistically significant differences between these sediments were found only for organic matter (LoI), Pb, Cu, and Cd content. Magnetic susceptibility showed a moderate correlation with Pb, Cu, Cd, and Zn (rs 0.4–0.6). Conclusion PTE content and magnetic susceptibility of sediments showed a very high heterogeneity within the study area, depending mainly on the location (delta vs. open waters), grain size composition, and organic matter content. Our results demonstrated that magnetic susceptibility analysis is an easy method that can be used to complement the identification of technogenic changes in the marine environment.

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Application of Magnetic Susceptibility Measurements for Identification of Technogenic Horizons in Soil Profiles on the Example of the Vistula River Cross-Cut Area

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Studies of technogenic soils in Poland: past, present, and future perspectives

Studies of technogenic soils in Poland: past, present, and future perspectives

Geochemical and Mineralogical Characteristics of Airborne Particulate Matter in Relation to Human Health Risk

Environmental effects of potentially toxic elements and the magnetic susceptibility distribution in the surface bottom sediments in the Vistula estuary (Gulf of Gdańsk, Poland)

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