Types of sediments and sections in the upper quaternary cover and geological stability of the Curonian Spit (Baltic Sea)

Research identifies four main sediment types and sections in the Curonian Spit, revealing that paleostraits filled with peat and sapropel are geologically unstable. These sections—peaty, peaty-sandy, gravelly-sandy, and muddy-sandy-sapropelic—are correlated with adjacent Baltic Sea and lagoon regions to assess sediment sources and coastal dynamics. The study compares erosion and accumulation processes in the spit's coastal areas, providing insights into its vulnerability to sea-level rise. This findings offer critical data for understanding the geological stability of this UNESCO World Heritage Site under future climate scenarios.

Kharin, G. S., & Zhukovskaya, I. P. (2013). Types of sediments and sections in the upper quaternary cover and geological stability of the Curonian Spit (Baltic Sea). Lithology and Mineral Resources, 48(3), 198–215. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0024490213020028