This paper presents the state and spatial distribution of surface sediment contamination of
77 lakes in Poland by Cr, Ni, Cd, Pb, Zn, and Cu. The analyzed lakes were located within a …

This study assesses the pollution levels of Dal Lake in Kashmir, India, focusing on the
spatial distribution, abundance, and risk of heavy metals in surface sediments …

The region has been increasingly experiencing environmental issues related to heavy
metals (HMs) due to human activities. However, the contamination levels of HMs (Cr, Ni, Cu …

Lacustrine sediments, due to their widespread abundance across continents, are valuable
archives of the past climate changes. The Kashmir Valley in the northwestern Himalaya …

This study is carried out to understand the degree of soil pollution, transport mechanism, and
distribution pattern of potentially toxic elements (PTEs), including the exposure effects on …

Due to the significant sedimentation and anthropogenic pressures, the Kashmir Himalaya
lakes (Dal, Wular, Manasbal) located within and in the vicinity of urban settlements are …

The present study assessed source, degradation status, and temporal trends of organic
matter up to∼ 3700 years Before Present (BP) in Dal Lake sediment cores using multiproxy …

The prevalence of microplastic contamination has become a major problem worldwide, with
the potential to harm aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. This study investigated the …

All changes taking place in a watershed have repercussions on lacustrine environments,
being these, the sink of all activities occurring in the basin. Lake Titicaca, the world's highest …

Lakes are sensitive ecosystems and respond quickly to any natural or anthropogenic
contamination, particularly in urban areas due to poor planning and mismanagement in …