{"id":572079,"date":"2025-09-02T11:15:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geo-zs.si\/projekt\/enlil-dinamika-geokemicnih-procesov-pod-vplivom-izjemnih-vremenskih-dogodkov\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:16:26","slug":"enlil-dinamika-geokemicnih-procesov-pod-vplivom-izjemnih-vremenskih-dogodkov","status":"publish","type":"projekt","link":"https:\/\/www.geo-zs.si\/en\/projekt\/enlil-dinamika-geokemicnih-procesov-pod-vplivom-izjemnih-vremenskih-dogodkov\/","title":{"rendered":"ENLIL - Dynamics of geochemical processes under the influence of extreme weather events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, along with the associated floods and mass movements, is one of the greatest challenges of modern civilisation. Intense precipitation and flooding can cause erosion and transport of large amounts of both natural and anthropogenic material. The redistribution and remobilisation of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is particularly concerning. The ENLIL project addresses the impacts of such weather events on pollutant displacement, with a focus on PTEs, changes in their physico-chemical properties, and, to some extent, the effects of these events on human health. These types of events and processes are especially pressing and scientifically relevant in previously contaminated areas, such as the Upper Me\u017ea Valley, which is burdened with lead, zinc, and cadmium pollution and it was heavily affected by floods in August 2023. Therefore, the Upper Me\u017ea Valley was selected as the project's test area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The main objectives of the project are:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    <\/span>To determine the consequences of extreme weather events on the geochemical properties of the test area and identify any changes in environmental contamination before and after such events;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To identify areas that were affected by erosion and material accumulation during the extreme weather event;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To assess the factors influencing the redistribution and changes in the physico-chemical properties of elements and their solid carriers under the impact of extreme rainfall events;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To evaluate the contribution of mining waste to the pollution of watercourses and river sediments in the context of extreme rainfall events;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To assess the sources and stability of solid element carriers before and after the event;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To assess the health risks to children in the Upper Me\u017ea Valley, considering all sources and pathways of lead exposure;<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    <\/span>To consolidate existing and newly acquired data on the geochemical state of the environment in the Upper Me\u017ea Valley into a shared database, which will serve as the basis for further geochemical investigations in this area and beyond.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Project phases<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n