Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Transport by World Rivers

The various forms (dissolved and particulate, organic and inorganic) of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in world rivers are reviewed from literature data. Natural levels are based mainly on major rivers for the subarctic and tropical zones which are still unpolluted and on smaller streams for the temperate zone. Atmospheric fallout is alsoreviewed.

Publisher - American Journal of Science

Subjects - Chemical, Carbon, Organic; Chemical, Nitrogen; Chemical, Phosphorus; Water, Fresh

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Citation: Meybeck M. 1982. Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus Transport by World Rivers. Am. J. Sci.; 282(4):401-450 http://dx.doi.org/10.2475/ajs.282.4.401