Apr 11, 1994 - redistribution of lead, zinc and copper arising from point sources of these ..... the major source of copper contamination of the soils is scrap.
Antarctic Science 7 (1): 9-14 (1995)
Heavy metal contamination in some soils of the McMurdo Sound region, Antarctica G.G.C. CLARIDGE', I.B. CAMPBELL', H.K.J. POWELLz,Z.H. AMINz and M.R. BALKS3 Land and Soil ConsultancyServices, 23 Viewmount,Nelson, New Zealand Department of Chemistry, University of Canterbury,Christchurch,New Zealand Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato,Hamilton, New Zealand
Abstract: Soil samples from eight sites at Marble Point and Pram Point, McMurdo Sound region, contaminated by human activities were examined for heavy metal content, using sequential extraction methods. The redistribution of lead, zinc and copper arising from point sources of these metals was demonstrated. The levels found are not considered to represent serious pollution but do indicate that human activities can change the chemistry of the Antarctic environment in localized areas. Received 11 April 1994, accepted 26 September 1994
