Preliminary results of the North American Soil Geochemical Landscapes Project, northeast United States and Maritime Provinces of Canada
January 1, 2009
The results of a soil geochemical survey of the Canadian Maritime provinces and the northeast states of the United States are described. The data presented are for the <2-mm fraction of the surface layer (0-5 cm depth) and C horizons of the soil. Elemental determinations were made by ICP-MS following two digestions, aqua regia (partial dissolution) and a strong 4-acid mixture (near-total dissolution). The preliminary results show that Hg and Pb exhibit elevated abundances in the surface layer, while As and Ni exhibit abundances that can be attributed to the geological provenance of the soil parent materials.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Preliminary results of the North American Soil Geochemical Landscapes Project, northeast United States and Maritime Provinces of Canada |
| Authors | Eric C. Grunsky, David B. Smith, Peter W.B. Friske, Laurel G. Woodruff |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Index ID | 70046624 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center; Eastern Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center |