Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediments of the White Sea, Russia

Savinov, Vladimir M; Savinova, Tatiana; Carroll, JoLynn; Matishov, Gennady G; Dahle, S.; Næs, Kristoffer

doi:10.1016/s0025-326x(00)00004-7

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“…Distances of similarity between objects were measured as squared Euclidean distances (Fang et al, 2007). Ward's method was used for amalgamation of clusters (Savinov et al, 2000).…”

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Using Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a chemical proxy to indicate Tsunami 2004 backwash in Khao Lak coastal area, Thailand

Tipmanee

Deelaman

Pongpiachan

et al. 2012

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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Abstract. In this study, we attempted to use PAHs as a chemical proxy to trace the transport of land-derived materials caused by the tsunami backwash to better understand how it may have affected the distribution of sedimentary deposition throughout the seabed of Khao Lak coastal areas. By analyzing the compositions of sedimentary PAHs in combination with application of the multivariate descriptive statistical techniques, PAHs were proven to be a promising chemical proxy to indicate the tsunami backwash in the study area. Their spatial distribution could indicate that the tsunami backwash plays an important role in transporting anthropogenic PAHs to the nearby coastal area as far as approximately 25 km from the shoreline. In addition, the results from diagnostic PAH isomer ratios suggested that road paving asphalt, originated from heavy erosion by the tsunami wave in front of Pakarang Cape, was among the identified sources of PAHs. Principle Component Analysis (PCA) results provided 2 estimated land-derived sources of PAHs, which were the road dust and oil burning sources. These estimated signature sources clearly support our hypothesis that PAHs were transported from the potential sources on land and deposited into the near-shore seabed during tsunami backwash.

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“…Distances of similarity between objects were measured as squared Euclidean distances (Fang et al, 2007). Ward's method was used for amalgamation of clusters (Savinov et al, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

Using Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a chemical proxy to indicate Tsunami 2004 backwash in Khao Lak coastal area, Thailand

Tipmanee

Deelaman

Pongpiachan

et al. 2012

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

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“…PAHs are originated by combustion of fossil fuels, waste incineration and oil spills (e.g., Lake et al, 1979;Neff, 1979;Law, 1994;Savinov et al, 2000); 16 of them are considered by the USEPA as priority micropollutants (USEPA, 1982) because they are known to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties (e.g., Conney, 1982;Connel et al, 1997).…”

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210Pb-derived history of PAH and PCB accumulation in sediments of a tropical inner lagoon (Las Matas, Gulf of Mexico) near a major oil refinery

Ruiz-Fernández

Sprovieri

Piazza

et al. 2012

Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta

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Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were measured in a sediment core from the tropical freshwater inner lagoon of Las Matas, near the petroleum industrial area of Minatitlán-Coatzacoalcos, in the Gulf of Mexico. A 210 Pb-derived chronology was used to reconstruct the historical PAH and PCB accumulation in the site during one century . Both geochemical and sedimentological data indicated that a major change occurred in 1947 ± 4, including a shift to coarser sediments and a significant decrease of Al, Li, Fe, organic C and total N contents. This was likely due to the changes in hydrology caused by the confinement of Las Matas Lagoon due to the construction of the Trans-Isthmus road in 1946. PAHs in these samples show relatively low concentrations (259-1176 ng g À1 ), and the congener relative abundances indicate the influence of pyrogenic (petroleum combustion) sources. Total PCB concentrations in the sediments ranged from 24 to 77 ng g À1 , and are composed by low chlorinated PCBs, with 3-and 4-CB as the prevalent species (51-65% and 29-40%, respectively). PAHs and PCBs were detected at depths corresponding to the early 1900s, when Minatitlán refinery started operations, although their time evolution appears to be influenced by different accumulation processes. The PCB background is most likely produced by the combustion of natural organic matter, and an industrial contribution can be recognized when normalizing with OC contents. We concluded that atmospheric deposition is the most significant source of PAHs and PCBs for this water body. This study also provided evidence of the alteration of the wetlands surrounding this industrial area due to urbanization; the fragmentation and alteration of Las Matas Lagoon hydrology contributes to the gradual loss of the wetlands in the zone.

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“…Northern Barents Sea (Dahle et al, 2006;Boitsov et al, 2009), or Dvina Bay of the White Sea (Savinov et al, 2000).…”

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Natural background and anthropogenic inputs of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in sediments of South-Western Barents Sea

Boitsov

Jensen

Klungsøyr

2009

Marine Environmental Research

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Please cite this article as: Boitsov, S., Jensen, H.K.B., Klungsøyr, J., Natural background and anthropogenic inputs of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in sediments of South-Western Barents Sea, Marine Environmental Research (2009), doi: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2009 This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediments of the White Sea, Russia

Cited by 91 publications

References 26 publications

Using Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a chemical proxy to indicate Tsunami 2004 backwash in Khao Lak coastal area, Thailand

Using Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a chemical proxy to indicate Tsunami 2004 backwash in Khao Lak coastal area, Thailand

210Pb-derived history of PAH and PCB accumulation in sediments of a tropical inner lagoon (Las Matas, Gulf of Mexico) near a major oil refinery

Natural background and anthropogenic inputs of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in sediments of South-Western Barents Sea

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