Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)

The spatial distribution of heavy metals content (Ba, Cd, Cu, Pb, Sr and Zn) in sediments of the Baker Fjord and surrounding channels in the central region of the Chilean fjords (47°45'S, 48°15'S) is analyzed. The aim of the study was characterized the patterns of abundance and distributio...

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Main Authors: Ramón Ahumada, Elizabeth González, Christian Díaz, Nelson Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 2015-07-01
Series:Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-560X2015000300020&lng=en&tlng=en
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spelling doaj-67e4c94542f44ed19237f754a178739e2021-08-02T08:40:23ZengEscuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoLatin American Journal of Aquatic Research0718-560X2015-07-0143358158710.3856/vol43-issue3-fulltext-20S0718-560X2015000300020Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)Ramón Ahumada0Elizabeth González1Christian Díaz2Nelson Silva3Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónUniversidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónUniversidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónPontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoThe spatial distribution of heavy metals content (Ba, Cd, Cu, Pb, Sr and Zn) in sediments of the Baker Fjord and surrounding channels in the central region of the Chilean fjords (47°45'S, 48°15'S) is analyzed. The aim of the study was characterized the patterns of abundance and distribution of these metals in surface sediments. The area corresponds to a poorly studied zone with low human activity. Distribution patterns would be influenced by rainfall conditions (local erosion), fluvial (continental sediments carried by rivers), glacier (glacier flour) and estuarine circulation. Cluster analysis allows differentiation among the sampled sites and group with similar characteristics. Finally, the concentrations found were contrasted with average values of metamorphic rocks and show with some certainty that the values found for calendar for this area and the greatest concentrations are the result of natural enrichment.http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-560X2015000300020&lng=en&tlng=enmetales pesadossedimentos no contaminadosfiordosPatagoniaChile
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Elizabeth González
Christian Díaz
Nelson Silva
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Elizabeth González
Christian Díaz
Nelson Silva
Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
metales pesados
sedimentos no contaminados
fiordos
Patagonia
Chile
author_facet Ramón Ahumada
Elizabeth González
Christian Díaz
Nelson Silva
author_sort Ramón Ahumada
title Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
title_short Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
title_full Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
title_fullStr Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
title_full_unstemmed Characterization of Baker Fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (Central Chilean Patagonia)
title_sort characterization of baker fjord region through its heavy metal content on sediments (central chilean patagonia)
publisher Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
series Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
issn 0718-560X
publishDate 2015-07-01
description The spatial distribution of heavy metals content (Ba, Cd, Cu, Pb, Sr and Zn) in sediments of the Baker Fjord and surrounding channels in the central region of the Chilean fjords (47°45'S, 48°15'S) is analyzed. The aim of the study was characterized the patterns of abundance and distribution of these metals in surface sediments. The area corresponds to a poorly studied zone with low human activity. Distribution patterns would be influenced by rainfall conditions (local erosion), fluvial (continental sediments carried by rivers), glacier (glacier flour) and estuarine circulation. Cluster analysis allows differentiation among the sampled sites and group with similar characteristics. Finally, the concentrations found were contrasted with average values of metamorphic rocks and show with some certainty that the values found for calendar for this area and the greatest concentrations are the result of natural enrichment.
topic metales pesados
sedimentos no contaminados
fiordos
Patagonia
Chile
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