Grain-Size Distribution and Structural Characteristics of Varved Sediments from Lake Żabińskie (Northeastern Poland)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15801938 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maurycy Żarczyński (0000-0003-2989-8152, University of Gdańsk, corresponding author), Jacek Szmańda (0000-0002-4058-8334, Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie), Wojciech Tylmann (0000-0003-1749-5882, University of Gdańsk) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 8-8 |
| Publication date | 2019-02-04 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Quaternary (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2571-550X • E-ISSN: 2571-550X |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/quat2010008 |
| OpenAlex | W2912885461 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 38 |
Typically, the description of varve microfacies is based on microscopic sedimentary structures, while standard grain-size analysis is commonly applied with lower resolution. Studies involving a direct comparison of varve microfacies and particle-size distributions, common for clastic environments, are scarce for biogenic varves. In this study, we analyzed nine-year resolution grain-size data from Lake Żabińskie (northeastern Poland) to detect differences between varve microfacies. Six varve microfacies were differentiated using grain-size distributions and sedimentological attributes (calcite layer thickness, dark layer thickness, mass accumulation rate). However, changes in particle-size distributions between different varve types are relatively small and indicate a similar source for the material deposited. Decomposition of grain-size distributions with the end-member approach allows recognition of relative changes for the deposition of allochthonous (mineral) and autochthonous (carbonates, (hydr)oxides) components. Grain-size data suggest that sources of allochthonous material remained constant, while varve formation was controlled mostly by in-lake processes
Calcite · Clastic rock · Deposition (geology · Geochemistry · Geomorphology · Grain size · Mineralogy · Particle size · Particle-size distribution · Sediment · Sedimentary rock · Varve · Geological formations and processes · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils · Geology · Paleontology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |