Sediment Properties and Age Models

FIGURE 14.17 Age models of the investigated cores drawn on an equal depth scale (y axis in cm) and for the period 1900-2005 (x axis) for each of the cores. 

The age models of the investigated cores are given in Fig. 14.17. The average LSR (in centimeter of the past 100 years), the total MAR (g/(m2 year)), as well as the average organic carbon contents (%) in each of the cores are given in Table 14.4. These data and the following discussion show the differences between the basins with respect to the sediment properties, the sedimentation processes, and finally the deposition of pollutants. 

The Arkona Basin, at the western end of the investigation area, is the shallowest one (max 50 m water depth)with the highest amount of coarse fraction (sand + coarse silt 20 pm sum 

TABLE 14.4 Sediment Cores, Average Values for Sedimentation Rates, and Organic Carbon Content 

Basin (region) Core No. 0LSR, cm/100 year 0MAR, g/m /year 0 C-org., % 

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