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Geochemical studies of northern taiga (gypsum) karst ecosystems and their high vulnerability to natural and anthropogenic hazards

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In the taiga gypsum karst ecosystems, gypsum soils formed on the hard gypsum substrates predominate in the soil cover. In these soils, the mineral horizons consist of 95–99% gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) and the litter is the main horizon for nutrient accumulation. For this reason, the ecosystems are vulnerable to fire and erosion by walkers, from which they only recover slowly. Gypsum mining for industrial uses is also leading to the destruction of this unique ecosystem.

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This study was conducted with the support of RFBR, project no. 06-04-48871.

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  1. Institute of Geography, Russian Science Academy, Staromonetniy per., 29, Moscow, Russia

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Tuyukina, T.Y. Geochemical studies of northern taiga (gypsum) karst ecosystems and their high vulnerability to natural and anthropogenic hazards. Environ Geol 58, 269–274 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-008-1606-4

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