Heavy metal-bearing sediment particles enter river systems by discharge of mine or
processing waste, tailings dam failures, remobilization of mining-contaminated alluvium and …

An indispensable book for all professionals and students interested in the field of
geoarchaeology, including those with limited earth-science experience, this new edition of …

Because of their varying channel styles (braided, meandering, and anastomosing) medieval
lowland floodplains in England and Wales provided varying opportunities for defense …

Since the first prehistoric people started to dig for stone to make implements, rather than pick
up loose material, humans have modified the landscape through excavation of rock and soil …

As the result of current and historical metal mining, river channels and floodplains in many
parts of the world have become contaminated by metal-rich waste in concentrations that may …

Guangzhou, the capital of the southeastern province of Guangdong, is one of the largest and
most rapidly developing industrial cities in China. In recent years its rapid economic …

Freshwater resources in past diets can lead to inaccuracies when attempts are made to
ascertain their radiocarbon ages or those of the consumers. Radiocarbon reservoir effects …

Abstract Background Microplastics (MPs) are found in all environments: aquatic, airborne,
and terrestrial. While their presence is not disputed, their potential impacts are not yet …

Floodplain overbank sediments are often used to evaluate the influence of environmental
change on sediment and chemical fluxes within river basins. This paper presents the results …

Many upland river catchments in the UK have been historically mined for metals such as
lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn), and as part of the mining process large quantities of metal …