Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8866141 | Journal of Geochemical Exploration | 2018 | 45 Pages |
Abstract
Lead isotope data show mixing between geogenic and anthropogenic sources. Topsoil, groundwater, human hair and corn samples show a greater contribution from geogenic sources like the Yellow Tuff (from Campi Flegrei) and volcanic rocks from Mt. Vesuvius. Aerosols, fly ash and gasoline (anthropogenic sources) have also been contributors. In detail, 46% of the topsoil residues, 96% of topsoil leachates, 88% of groundwater, 90% of human hair, and 25% of corn samples indicate that >Â 50% percent of the lead in this area can be ascribed to anthropogenic activity.
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Authors
Carmela Rezza, Stefano Albanese, Robert Ayuso, Annamaria Lima, Jaana Sorvari, Benedetto De Vivo,