Distribution of some elements in soils of the Barada River bank in Syria

Abstract

The distribution of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As) in a soil of the Barada River bank in eastern Damascus, Syria, was studied. The results showed a normal distribution of these elements with some anomalies. The mineralogical and physical studies did not reveal any changes, indicating that elemental anomalies were man made.