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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Pezdir, Teja Ceru, Barbara Horn, Mateja Gosar
Summary: Geophysical methods were used to determine peat thickness and morphology of the Sijec bog, revealing that the peat formation originated from a lake with four deeper depressions separated by glacial deposits. The results illustrate the potential of geophysical methods in inferring formational processes in peatlands.
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Soil Science
D. Carless, B. Kulessa, A. D. Booth, Y. Drocourt, P. Sinnadurai, F. Alayne Street-Perrott, P. Jansson
Summary: The use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) combined with Geographic Information System (GIS) can improve the estimation of regional carbon stocks, providing valuable contribution to carbon stock assessments at regional, national, and potentially global levels. Accurate estimates of peatland carbon stocks are important due to the significant and threatened peatland carbon stores worldwide, with the integrated approach showing promising results in estimating carbon stocks at specific sites in South Wales.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Dana E. Peterson, Carol A. Finn, Paul A. Bedrosian
Summary: Water-saturated, hydrothermally altered rocks weaken volcanic edifices, leading to increased risk of sector collapses and mass flows of unconsolidated debris. Airborne geophysical measurements can be used to identify hydrothermally altered areas at Iliamna Volcano and suggest its instability.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Markus Anda, Sofyan Ritung, Erna Suryani, Sukarman, Muhammad Hikmat, Edi Yatno, Anny Mulyani, Rudi Eko Subandiono, Suratman, Husnain
Summary: A detailed spatial inventory of tropical peatlands in Indonesia was conducted using a standard method protocol from 2013 to 2019, providing the first systematic census of peatlands in Indonesia. Peat depth was classified into six categories, with exceptionally deep peatlands mainly found on Kalimantan and Sumatera Islands.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuli Suharnoto, Budi Indra Setiawan, Andik Pribadi, Lili Muslihat, Damayanti Buchori
Summary: This study spatially estimates the belowground carbon stocks in the Merang-Kepahyang PHUs in South Sumatra, Indonesia, and relates them to land elevation, land use, and soil unit. The results show that this area is a carbon-rich ecosystem with variations in carbon content across different elevations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jasmine Rutherford, Tania Ibrahimi, Tim Munday, Adrienne Markey, Andrea Viezzoli, Arianna Rapiti, Rod Paterson
Summary: This study focused on the hydrogeology of organic mound springs in the semi-arid Walyarta Conservation Park in northern Western Australia, using airborne geophysical data and remote sensing data to investigate the source and evolution of groundwater, and to understand the geological structures associated with the springs. The integrated datasets revealed the compartmentalized nature of sedimentary aquifers and landscapes in the park, providing insights into aquifer distribution, groundwater quality, and the presence of wetlands and phreatophytic vegetation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Julie Billy, Pierre-Alexandre Reninger, Anne Raingeard, Eric Chaumillon, Clement Bouvier
Summary: This study evaluates the capability of airborne electromagnetics to image the coastal zone, specifically the land-to-sea sedimentary continuum. Based on a regional survey conducted in 2013, the results show that airborne electromagnetics can effectively image the seafloor and soft sediment deposits in the coastal area, providing continuous observations of the emerged part of the coast and shallow water areas. This method is particularly advantageous in rocky coast and turbid areas where traditional marine surveys are challenging.
Article
Geography, Physical
Faizal Musthofa, Wirastuti Widyatmanti, Sanjiwana Arjasakusuma, Deha A. Umarhadi, Demetria A. Putri, Fahrudin F. Raharja, M. K. Arrasyid
Summary: This study aims to map the spatial distribution of carbon stock based on peat thickness modeling using machine learning algorithms. The results showed that the Random Forest model performed the best among other models in estimating peat thickness.
GEOGRAPHIA TECHNICA
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Rita Deiana, Gian Piero Deidda, Enrique Dies Cusi, Peter Dommelen, Alfonso Stiglitz
Summary: Nuraghe S'Urachi is a monumental architectural complex in West Central Sardinia that has been the subject of systematic and large-scale archaeological investigations since 1948. The preliminary results of the geophysical measurements provide new evidence to support new hypotheses and suggest possible future archaeological and geophysical strategies for investigating the unexcavated part of the site.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xuexin Yan, Yan Xu, Tianliang Yang, Luigi Tosi, Esther Stouthamer, Philip Minderhoud, Pietro Teatini, Henk Kooi, Heri Andreas, Dhota Pradipta, Sandra Donnici, Roberta Boni
Summary: This paper presents the activities and measures undertaken in Jakarta under the IGCP Project 663 to mitigate land subsidence. The major achievements in Jakarta are summarized, highlighting important advancements in coastal subsidence studies.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Elena Bellizia, Davide Tognin, Jacopo Boaga, Giorgio Cassiani, Riccardo Leardi, Alvise Finotello, Andrea D'Alpaos, Massimiliano Ghinassi
Summary: This study proposes a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the architecture of point-bar bodies in the Venetian Plain, Italy, by analyzing geophysical and sedimentological data. The results show that point-bar deposits mainly consist of fine to coarse sand and have lower electromagnetic conductivity compared to surrounding muddy overbank deposits.
JOURNAL OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gian Piero Deidda, Mahjoub Himi, Ilaria Barone, Giorgio Cassiani, Albert Casas Ponsati
Summary: This article presents a case history of an abandoned waste disposal site near Sardinia, Italy. The researchers conducted a frequency-domain electromagnetic survey to detect buried waste and delineate the extent of the landfill. Through data processing, they obtained high-resolution maps that correlated well with other geophysical methods and ground truthing data.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luigi Tosi, Cristina Da Lio, Alessandro Bergamasco, Marta Cosma, Chiara Cavallina, Andrea Fasson, Andrea Viezzoli, Luca Zaggia, Sandra Donnici
Summary: This study proposes a new method for assessing the vulnerability of coastal farmland systems to saltwater intrusion. The sensitivity of the farmland system was evaluated by combining the depth of the freshwater/saltwater interface and the electrical resistivity of the shallow subsoil. The results show that about 30% of the farmland is under strong and extreme conditions, 28% is between marginal and moderate, and 40% is under negligible vulnerability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonia Silvestri, Veronica Capra, Sara Cucchiaro, Mattia Pivato, Paolo Tarolli
Summary: This study investigates the spatial distribution and density of a P. nobilis population on a tidal flat in the Venice lagoon and finds that the topographic elevation and seagrass percentage cover are important factors affecting population abundance.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tegan R. Blount, A. Rita Carrasco, Sonia Cristina, Sonia Silvestri
Summary: This study examines the long-term evolution of salt marshes in the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon in Portugal using open-source multispectral satellite remote sensing data and aerial photography surveys. The results show that open-source satellite data can be a useful tool for tracking changes in salt marsh extent, although the spatial resolution of the datasets is a main source of error.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gian Piero Deidda, Lorenzo De Carlo, Maria Clementina Caputo, Giorgio Cassiani
Summary: The frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) methods are a powerful tool for evaluating the impact of anthropic facilities on natural environments. It allows noninvasive investigation of large areas with no impact on the system. This technique is crucial for capped landfills, as the impermeable liner limits other investigation methods. It provides the only effective solution for static imaging and time-lapse monitoring of processes in waste deposits.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
I. Barone, G. Cassiani, A. Ourabah, J. Boaga, M. Pavoni, R. Deiana
Summary: In this paper, the analysis of passive seismic noise recorded around the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua using a dense 2-D network of autonomous seismic nodes is presented. The ambient noise is characterized and cross-correlation analysis is performed to retrieve virtual source gathers. Traveltimes are extracted and Eikonal tomography is run to retrieve phase velocity maps and azimuthal anisotropy. The results obtained from active and passive methods are compared and discussed, and a strategy for the integration of passive and active information is proposed. The joint analysis improves the accuracy of the shear wave velocity model at depth.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei-Chia Hung, Cheinway Hwang, Luigi Tosi, Shao-Hung Lin, Pei-Ching Tsai, Yi-An Chen, Wei-Ji Wang, En -Cheng Li, Sihao Ge
Summary: This study presents a comprehensive analysis of land subsidence in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, caused by extensive groundwater exploitation for inland aquaculture since the 1970s. Using SAR interferometry, the study overcomes the limitations of traditional ground-based measurement methods and provides a better solution for monitoring subsidence in the dynamic and spatially variable Pingtung coastland.
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS-SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
E. Gordini, F. Donda, L. Tosi, Bergamasco Alessandro, Bergamasco Andrea, S. Donnici
Summary: The northern Adriatic Sea is home to unique rock formations that contribute to a diverse ecosystem not found on the sandy seabed. This study provides new insights into the lithification process of these formations through geological, geophysical, and mineralogical analyses. The findings suggest a common cementation process involving methane-derived carbonates, regardless of the depositional environment. This highlights the potential impact of methane seepage on greenhouse gas emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bo Yang, Xuelu Gao, Jin Liu, Lei Xie, Jianmin Zhao, Qianguo Xing, Sandra Donnici, Luigi Tosi, Cheng Tang
Summary: This study collected four short sediment cores to investigate the effects of bay scallop farming on the composition and accumulation of sedimentary organic matter (SOM). The results showed that SOM primarily consisted of easily biodegradable substances, with a high contribution of biopolymeric carbon. Scallop farming areas had a higher sediment accumulation rate and greater burial fluxes of total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) compared to non-scallop farming areas. The study also estimated the potential increases in TOC, TN, scallop-derived organic carbon, and marine algal-derived organic carbon in the scallop farming area with increased scallop production. Overall, this research highlights the significant impact of scallop farming on the biogeochemistry of SOM in coastal waters and provides valuable insights for future studies on carbon cycling in shellfish culture areas.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Elena Bellizia, Davide Tognin, Jacopo Boaga, Giorgio Cassiani, Riccardo Leardi, Alvise Finotello, Andrea D'Alpaos, Massimiliano Ghinassi
Summary: This article introduces a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the internal architecture of point-bar bodies through statistical analyses of geophysical and sedimentological data. The approach was applied to two palaeo-meanders in the Venetian Plain, Italy. The results showed that the point-bar deposits mainly consist of fine to coarse sand with lower electromagnetic conductivity values compared to the surrounding muddy overbank deposits. By conducting statistical multivariate analyses, the relationship between electromagnetic conductivity and sediment sorting was emphasized. This approach provides maps of sediment textural properties at the meander scale.
JOURNAL OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Zoccarato, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Paolo Zorzan, Luigi Tosi, Alessandro Bergamasco, Veronica Girardi, Paolo Simonini, Chiara Cavallina, Marta Cosma, Cristina Da Lio, Sandra Donnici, Pietro Teatini
Summary: In-situ loading experiments in the Venice Lagoon, Italy show that the autocompaction of coastal marshes is influenced by soil characteristics and heterogeneity, emphasizing the crucial role of autocompaction and soil heterogeneity in predicting the fate of coastal marshes worldwide.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)