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Records of the anthropogenic influence on different origin small lake sediments of Latvia.

Authors :
Stankevica, Karina
Pujate, Agnese
Kalnina, Laimdota
Klavins, Maris
Cerina, Aija
Drucka, Anda
Source :
Baltica; Dec2015, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p135-150, 16p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Sediments in lakes have been formed under the conditions of sensitive ecosystem functions as historical records of micro- and macrocomponents. Besides others, lake sediments preserve macroremain and chemical evidence reflecting environmental changes and human impact. During the last centuries, sediment composition has been influenced by inconsistent urban and industrial developments. This article presents the multi-proxy data obtained from studies of lake sediment composition, chemical analysis and macroremain signatures in the upper sediment layer from tree small lakes of different origin: Lake Lilaste (lagoonal), Lake Velnezers (glaciokarstic), and Lake Veveri (glacial). The studies of lake sediments revealed that human impact is recognisable in the upper sediment layer of all investigated lakes, but at different depth from the sediment surface. The most recognisable traces of anthropogenic influence can be attributed to the increase of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) concentration, number of plant macroremains and charcoal particles in all investigated lake sediments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00673064
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Baltica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112091337
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5200/baltica.2015.28.12