Magnetometric method as a tool of measuring pollution of forest soils by heavy metals - example of the Orlické hory Mts

0348445 - GFÚ 2011 RIV SK eng J - Journal Article
Semelová, V. - Fialová, Hana - Kapička, Aleš - Kacálek, D.
Magnetometric method as a tool of measuring pollution of forest soils by heavy metals - example of the Orlické hory Mts.
Lesnícky časopis. Roč. 55, č. 4 (2009), s. 385-393. ISSN 0323-1046
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA205/07/0941
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z30120515
Keywords : atmospheric deposition * forest soils * magnetic susceptibility * heavy metals * Orlické hory Mts.
Subject RIV: DE - Earth Magnetism, Geodesy, Geography

This paper introduces the magnetometric method and its application in measuring fly-ash contamination of the forest soils in the Orlické hory Mts. region, Eastern Bohemia. The magnetometric method is highly sensitive, therefore we can measure even small changes in the magnetic characteristics of soils. Under certain conditions the method is useful also in locations with low level of contamination such as national parks and other environmentally unique localities. Topsoil magnetic susceptibility was measured directly in the field by Bartington MS2 instrument. From forest floor and mineral soil samples detailed laboratory magnetic analyses were carried out to understand origin and translocation history of magnetic particles in soil horizon.
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