Rayees A. Shah, Hema Achyuthan, Satish J. Sangode, Aasif M. Lone, Mohammd Rafiq
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Abstract
This study presents major element geochemistry, mineral magnetism and textural analysis of lake-bottom sediments collected from the Wular Lake located in the Kashmir Valley (northwest Himalaya). Connected to the Jhelum River, Wular Lake basin occupies?~?75% watershed area of the valley, covering?~?10,196?km2, and makes it the major depo-centre for Kashmir Valley. The sediments represent dominant silt fraction with TiO2, MgO, Fe2O3 and MnO enrichment; and depletion of Na2O and P2O5 with reference to upper continental crust. The average CIA (64.17%) reflects moderate chemical weathering of the catchment source rocks. The mineral magnetic mapping identified distinct domains of restricted/reducing and?well-ventilated/oxic conditions, illustrating spatial environmental variability within the lake-bottom environments. The geochemical and mineral magnetic mapping therefore provides a baseline reference for emerging climate and anthropogenic changes being experienced in the Kashmir Valley.
期刊介绍:
We publish original studies relating to the geochemistry of natural waters and their interactions with rocks and minerals under near Earth-surface conditions. Coverage includes theoretical, experimental, and modeling papers dealing with this subject area, as well as papers presenting observations of natural systems that stress major processes. The journal also presents `letter''-type papers for rapid publication and a limited number of review-type papers on topics of particularly broad interest or current major controversy.