Soil contamination is nowadays a problem that requires detailed investigation in order to set up criteria for distinction between natural anomalies and antropogenic contribution. This work was carried out to evaluate zinc distribution and fractions, aiming to identify the origin of high Zn content in soils around mining areas in the Vazante county -MG (Brazil). Soil profiles were sampled in mined areas, and in upslope and downslope positions at depths of 0-2, 2-5, 5-10, 10-20, 20-50, 50-100 and 100-150 cm. A […]