Geochemical properties of loess-paleosol sequence in the Haemi area, Seosan, Chungnam Province

Key Points

• The geochemical properties reveal distinct elemental compositions, differentiating the loess-paleosol sequence from surrounding bedrock.
• Elemental sensitivity to weathering shows significant differences compared to loess in the Chinese Loess Plateau.
• Assessment using geochemical analysis indicates clear geochemical differences between the two paleosols in the sequence.
• The findings suggest the sequence's formation involved transported materials shaped by Korea's paleoclimate.

Abstract