Journal article
Acidic drainage drives anomalous rare earth element signatures in intertidal mangrove sediments
The Science of the Total Environment, Vol.573, pp.831-840
2016
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Abstract
<p>Sedimentary rare earth element (REE) signatures can provide powerful insights into nearshore biogeochemical processes and anthropogenic influences. Despite this, there is limited research investigating REE behaviour in sediments influenced by coastal acid sulfate soils (CASS). Here, we explore REE abundance and fractionation in intertidal mangrove sediments that received CASS drainage for ~15-20y within the Hastings Catchment in NSW, Australia. Sediments close to the CASS discharge point (1.5), with a high proportion (63-100%) of REEs residing in the reactive (1M HCl extractable) sediment fraction. Interestingly, the degree of MREE enrichment was significantly correlated with Ce anomalies (r(2)=0.72, P1) and HREE/LREE ratios (>1) are consistent with reactive Fe(III) oxides/oxyhydroxides driving REE retention in these sediments. This study indicates that CASS drainage alters REE signatures in receiving sediments by (1) providing a source of REEs, thereby enhancing sedimentary REE concentrations, and (2) causing accumulation of reactive Fe(III) phases with a high affinity for REEs. Together, these two factors drive the development of distinctive REE signatures in CASS-impacted sediments. The recognition of such signatures may provide a promising tool for identifying coastal sediments receiving anthropogenic CASS drainage inputs.</p>
Details
- Title
- Acidic drainage drives anomalous rare earth element signatures in intertidal mangrove sediments
- Creators
- Bree Morgan - Monash UniversityScott G Johnston - Southern Cross UniversityEdward D Burton - Southern Cross UniversityRoslyn E Hagan - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Science of the Total Environment, Vol.573, pp.831-840
- Identifiers
- 1443; 991012820574102368
- Academic Unit
- Southern Cross GeoScience; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Science
- Resource Type
- Journal article