| Title |
Specific features of sedimentation environment in waters of the Šventoji port, Lithuania |
| Another Title |
Šventosios uosto (Lietuva) akvatorijos sedimentacinės aplinkos ypatumai. |
| Another Title |
Особенности среды осадконакопления в акватории порта Швянтойи, Литва. |
| Authors |
Galkus, Arūnas ; Jokšas, Kęstutis ; Stakėnienė, Rimutė |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Geologija. 2006, Nr. 56, p. 43-52.. ISSN 1392-110X |
| Keywords [eng] |
Accumulation ; Bottom sediments ; Composition ; Depth ; Particulate material ; Sedimentation ; Transparency ; Water colour |
| Abstract [eng] |
The article presents results of water area investigations in the Šventoji port, Lithuania in June 2004. The data obtained showed changes of the sedimentation environment and bottom sediments in the Šventoji port in a different geographical situation. The goals of the investigations were to determine the main geographical factors responsible for the character of sedimentation processes, to distinguish sedimentogenetic zones, to reveal lithological composition patterns of the surface bottom sediments, and to find out whether the water indices are able to reflect changes in sedimentation conditions. The work includes analysis of a new river channel formatting and changing of the contour of the water basin. We have found that water indices reflect changes in sedimentation conditions. New bathymetric and lithological maps were compiled. Silty-clayey mud (26%) and muddy-sandy silt (16%) have been shown to be the most widespread surface bottom sediments in the Šventoji port. |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2006 |
