Original scientific paper

Characterization of the fine-grained fraction in the surface sediment of the eastern Adriatic channel areas

Kristina Pikelj ; Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Lukrecija Jakšić ; Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Šimun Aščić ; Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mladen Juračić ; Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This paper presents results of a study conducted to provide detailed characterization of fine-grained fraction in the selected surface sediment sampled along the eastern Adriatic Sea. The
studied fraction was dominated by silt-sized material and composed of carbonate particles (both of biogenic and terrigenous origin), biogenic silica and terrigenous siliciclastic particles. Both components, biogenic and terrigenous were deposited in recent and sub recent conditions. The knowledge about mineral and granulometric composition and the origin of fine-grained particles is essential for understanding sedimentological processes. The obvious complex composition of the fine-grained fraction should be taken into account when environmental studies are to be carried out.

Keywords

fine-grained fraction; origin of carbonates and siliciclastics; eastern Adriatic; channel areas

Hrčak ID:

171635

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/171635

Publication date:

12.12.2016.

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