General Sedimentology, Hydro- and Sediment Dynamics

Obviously, these topics are closely connected to each other. 

FIGURE 14.23 Spatial distribution of Al in surface sediments of the Arkona Basin in 2005. 

The generally slight decrease of organic carbon contents in the sediments of the Arkona Basin between 1988 and 2005 might be owing to the above-discussed coarsening of the sediments. In addition, it may also reflect reduced primary production. 

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