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Oxidation of sulfides and rapid weathering in recent landslides
Robert Emberson
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GFZ Deutsches Geoforschungszentrum, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Institute of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Potsdam,
14476 Potsdam, Germany
Niels Hovius
GFZ Deutsches Geoforschungszentrum, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Institute of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Potsdam,
14476 Potsdam, Germany
Albert Galy
CRPG-CNRS-UL, 54500 Nancy, France
Odin Marc
GFZ Deutsches Geoforschungszentrum, 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Institute of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Potsdam,
14476 Potsdam, Germany
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Short summary
Rapid dissolution of bedrock and regolith mobilised by landslides can be an important control on rates of overall chemical weathering in mountain ranges. In this study we analysed a number of landslides and rivers in Taiwan to better understand why this occurs. We find that sulfuric acid resulting from rapid oxidation of highly reactive sulfides in landslide deposits drives the intense weathering and can set catchment-scale solute budgets. This could be a CO2 source in fast-eroding mountains.
Rapid dissolution of bedrock and regolith mobilised by landslides can be an important control on...
