Geochemical background levels and influence of the geological setting on pedogeochemical baseline concentrations of trace elements in selected soils of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)
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https://doi.org/10.3989/egeol.40214.119Keywords:
Trace elements, geochemical background, baseline pedo-geochemical concentration, reference values, Castilla-La ManchaAbstract
Geochemical baselines are needed for environmental legislation and political decision-making, especially in the assessment of contaminated soil. Although the term «geochemical baseline» appears in the international geochemical studies and programs, probably it has never been well defined. A geochemical baseline for an element refers to its natural variations in concentration in the superficial environment. In order to answer questions such as «what is the natural concentration of trace elements in rocks and soils of Castilla-La Mancha region?» this work seeks to establish the geochemical background, baseline pedo-geochemical concentrations and reference values for the Castilla-La Mancha region. Trace element concentrations in the study area were similar to those analysed in other areas of Spain and the world. Their baseline concentrations depend mainly on the geochemical characteristics of the bed rocks.
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