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Determination of sedimentation rates in Izmir Bay using 210Pb radionuclide

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In this study, using the constant rate of supply model, sedimentation rates of Izmir Bay were calculated and discussed. For this purpose, eight sediment cores were collected from inner part of the bay and sedimentation rates were calculated from vertical distribution of 210Pb. 210Pb activities were determined indirectly from 210Po activities. Sedimentation rates ranged from 0.10 to 0.52 cm/year. The highest sedimentation rates were determined in stations close to the Poligon stream. It was concluded that main transporting mechanism for sediments is river and streams in the area. In addition, sediment cores taken from the harbor were mixed due to bioturbation, water circulation and/or other factors.

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  1. Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Ege University, 35100, Izmir, Turkey

    Mutlu İçhedef & Güngör Yener

  2. Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, 35100, Izmir, Turkey

    Hasan Baha Büyükışık & Ebru Yeşim Özkan

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İçhedef, M., Yener, G., Büyükışık, H.B. et al. Determination of sedimentation rates in Izmir Bay using 210Pb radionuclide. NUCL SCI TECH 28, 168 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41365-017-0313-9

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