Publications by authors named "Karin Klock-Barria"
Sci Total Environ
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- The Ventanas Industrial Area (VIA) in Chile, established in 1958, is one of the most polluted regions due to its 16 industries over 4 km, with inadequate long-term pollution records.
- Researchers have utilized dendrochemistry, examining tree rings from the Cupressus macrocarpa species, to track environmental changes and pollution levels in the VIA and compare them to the Isla Negra control site from 1960 to 2011.
- The findings reveal increased concentrations of various heavy metals, particularly after 2000, indicating ongoing pollution despite decontamination efforts initiated in 1992, although some elements showed a decline over time, showcasing dendrochemistry's potential for long-term environmental monitoring.
