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Ahr river overbank sediments: XRF elemental composition data set (Mayschoß-Transect, core Ahr2022-1_1, Ahr2022-1_2, Ahr2022-2_1, Ahr2022-2_2)

The elemental composition of samples from four sediment cores from the Mayschoß floodplain (Ahr river) was determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). In the first step of preparation, large organic matter and pebbles were removed from freeze-dried samples (8 g) by sieving (2 mm). Subsequently, the samples were powdered and homogenised with vibratory Retsch mill MM 200. The uniform pills for the analysis were pressed with a carbon-based binding agent by Vaneox press at 20 t for 2 min. The elemental analysis of 50 elements was conducted in a He atmosphere using a Spectro Xepos energy dispersive XRF spectrometer. The surface elevation was extracted from Brell et al. (2023).

Ahr river overbank sediments: grain sizes, carbonates and soil organic parameters (Mayschoß-Transect, core Ahr2022-1_1, Ahr2022-1_2, Ahr2022-2_1, Ahr2022-2_2)

Four sediment cores from the Mayschoß floodplain (Ahr) were analysed for grain size, carbonates and soil organic parameters. For this purpose, the freeze-dried samples were sieved (2 mm) to remove large organic matter and the samples were separated into fine (< 2mm) and coarse (> 2 mm) fractions. For the grain size analysis, the fine fraction (< 2 mm), sieved samples (10 g) were left overnight in 35% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The samples were then heated to remove organic matter. In addition, the samples were dispersed by a 10 ml solution of 0.4 N sodium pyrophosphate (Na4P2O7) and ultrasonicated (45 min). The sand fraction was separated by dry sieving (classes: coarse sand: 2000 - 630 µm, medium sand: 630 - 125 µm, find sand: 200 - 125 µm and finest sand: 125 - 63 µm). X-ray granulometry (XRG, SediGraph III 5120, Micromeritics) was used to measure the fine fraction (coarse silt: 63 - 20 µm, medium silt: 20 - 6.3 µm, fine silt: 6.3 - 2.0, coarse clay: 2.0 - 0.6 µm, medium clay: 0.6 - 0.2 and fine clay < 0.2 µm). The coarse fraction was divided into two classes (2-10 mm, > 10 mm) by dry sieving. The roundness of gravels (> 10 mm) was also determined (> 10 mm rounded, > 10 mm sub-rounded, > 10 mm angular). The carbonate content of the fine fraction was determined using the Scheibler method. A pre-test is therefore carried out to determine the sample quantity. The more carbonate is contained, the smaller the required sample quantity. During the measurement, a defined amount of 10 % hydrochloric acid (HCL) is then added to the sample and the outgassing of the resulting CO2 is measured. The amount of HCL can be used to calculate the amount of dissolved calcium carbonate (CaCO3). For further geochemical analysis, the samples were pulverised and homogenised using the Retsch vibrating mill MM 200. The content of total carbon, nitrogen and sulphur of the fine fraction was analysed using the vario EL cube (Elementar). For this purpose, the ground fine soil sample was mixed with tungsten oxide (WO3) in a ratio of 1:3 and wrapped in tin foil for analysis. Due to the higher accuracy, the sulphur values of the X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) were included in the data set. The samples (8 g) were pressed into uniform pills with a carbon-based binder using a Vaneox press at 20 t for 2 min. Elemental analysis was performed in a He atmosphere using a Spectro Xepos energy dispersive XRF spectrometer. The complete XRF dataset including errors, reproducibility and security of the measurement is also available on Pangaea. Finally, the inorganic and organic carbon as well as the C/N and C/S ratios were calculated. The surface elevation was extracted from Brell et al. (2023).

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Soil physical data of agricultural soils in Saxony

The continuous agricultural soil monitoring program (BDF) by the Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture, and Geology (LfULG) is operational since 1995, collecting and analysing samples periodically from 60 monitoring sites across Saxony, Germany. This dataset contains additional soil physical data for 441 samples collected during a sampling campaign in September 2023. Samples were collected from four sites across Saxony using different sampling devices (split spoon push core, steel syringe, sampling spade, soil rings) to evaluate their suitability for true-to-volume sampling. Total bulk density, fine soil bulk density and the fine soil stock were calculated using both air-dry and oven-dry weights. Particle size distribution was determined by wet sieving and the integral suspension pressure method (ISP+) using the Meter Pario+ system. This dataset is part of a mid-infrared soil spectral library for agricultural soils in Saxony, Germany.

Grain size composition of LGM European loess samples

Grain size composition of loess samples from LGM European loess sequences. Loess samples of about 200 g were prepared to extract the grain size fractions studied. Grain size separations were performed on at least 10 g of dry sample. First, the entire sample was sieved with demineralized water on 63 microns and 20 microns sieves. The rejects were collected, dried and weighed. The clay fraction was obtained by decanting the fraction below 20 microns. The rest of the sample was mixed and left to settle for 1 hour. This procedure is repeated until a transparent supernatant is obtained. The two fractions thus obtained are dried and weighed. The size of the different fractions was then checked by laser granulometry.

Field based and laboratory data of sediment cores from the Lower Havel Inner Delta near Lake Gülpe, Brandenburg (Germany)

Sediment cores were recovered using a hand-held Cobra Pro (Atlas Copco) core drilling system with a 60 mm diameter open corer. One-meter segments were retrieved and assessed in the field for sedimentological features, including estimations of grain size, carbonate content, humus content, and redox features (AG Boden 2005, 2024). Colour descriptions were carried out using the Munsell Soil Color Chart. The exact positions of the drilling points were recorded using a differential GPS device (TOPCON HiPer II). The cores were photographed, documented and sampled at 5–10 cm intervals for subsequent laboratory analyses. Bulk samples from five selected cores (RK1, RK3, RK13, RK15, RK17) were freeze-dried, sieved (2 mm), and weighed. Total carbon (TC), total nitrogen (TN), and total sulfur (TS) contents were measured using a CNS analyzer (Vario EL cube, Elementar). Inorganic carbon (TIC) was determined using calcimeter measurements (Scheibler method, Eijkelkamp). Organic carbon (TOC) was calculated as TOC = TC − TIC. For the grain size analyses, sediment samples were first sieved to <2 mm and subsamples of 10 g were treated with 50 ml of 35% hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and gently heated to remove organic matter. Following this, 10 ml of 0.4 N sodium pyrophosphate solution (Na₄P₂O₇) was added to disperse the particles, and the suspension was subjected to ultrasonic treatment for 45 minutes. The sand fraction was analysed by dry sieving and classified into four size classes: coarse sand (2000–630 µm), medium sand (630–200 µm), fine sand (200–125 µm), and very fine sand (125–63 µm). Finer fractions were determined using X-ray granulometry (XRG) with a SediGraph III 5120 (Micromeritics). These included coarse silt (63–20 µm), medium silt (20–6.3 µm), fine silt (6.3–2.0 µm), coarse clay (2.0–0.6 µm), medium clay (0.6–0.2 µm), and fine clay (<0.2 µm).

Geophysical, Sedimentological and Geochemical Data from the Lower Havel Inner Delta (Gülpe Island), Brandenburg (Germany)

To investigate subsurface features in the Lower Havel River floodplain, we conducted Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) transects and Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) surveys at three different depths in 2023 and 2024. These near surface geophysical methods were complemented by 24 driving core drillings to relate the electrical properties with sedimentological characteristics. Additionally, five selected sediment cores were used for subsequent geochemical lab analyses (grain size, CNS, TOC, TIC). Electromagnetic induction (EMI) was measured with a CMD-Mini Explorer (GF Instruments s.r.o., Brno, Czech Republic) in June 2023 and June 2024. We used the vertical dipole (VDP) at coil spacings of 0.32 m (VDP1), 0.71 m (VDP2) and 1.18 m (VDP3), archieving effective penetration depths of 0.5 m (VDP1), 1.0 m (VDP2) and 1.8 m (VDP3). According to the manufacturer, 70% of the signal originate from above these depths. The EMI sensors measure the apparent electrical conductivity (ECa, in mS/m). Measurements were taken by carrying the instrument about 0.2 m above ground while being directly connected to D-GPS (Leica GPS1200) for positioning. The acquisition rate was five measurements per second. Data quality was checked by measuring a reference line before and after each measurement. The area investigated by EMI in June 2023 is located to the north and northeast of the Gülpe research station. It has a total area of 12.3 ha. The reference line was located in the southern part of the study area. No drift correction had to be applied due to good data quality. Reference lines and single outliers were removed. The area investigated by EMI in June 2024 is located southeast of the research station. The survey area there is 8.1 ha in size. The reference line for the measurements there was located in the north-westernmost area of the site. No drift correction had to be applied due to good data quality. Reference lines and single outliers were removed. The Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) data were acquired by using a PC controlled DC resistivity meter system (RESECS, Geoserve, Kiel, Germany). In total, we measured four ERT transects. Two transects in June 2023, where transect 1 had a total length of 259 m with an electrode spacing of 0.5 m and transect 2 had a total length of 223 m with an electrode spacing of 1 m. The measurements in 2023 were carried out under extreme dry conditions. Two further transects were measured in June 2024 with an electrode spacing of 1m, transect 3 with a total length of 207 m and transect 4 with a total length of 239 m. We applied wenner alpha and dipol-dipol configuration. The coordinates and the height of the electrodes were measured with a D-GPS (2023: TOPCON HiPer II / 2024: Leica GPS1200). Sediment cores were recovered using a hand-held Cobra Pro (Atlas Copco) core drilling system with a 60 mm diameter open corer. One-meter segments were retrieved and assessed in the field for sedimentological features, including estimations of grain size, carbonate content, humus content, and redox features (AG Boden 2005, 2024). Colour descriptions were carried out using the Munsell Soil Color Chart. The exact positions of the drilling points were recorded using a differential GPS device (TOPCON HiPer II). The cores were photographed, documented and sampled at 5–10 cm intervals for subsequent laboratory analyses. Bulk samples from five selected cores (RK1, RK3, RK13, RK15, RK17) were freeze-dried, sieved (2 mm), and weighed. Total carbon (TC), total nitrogen (TN), and total sulfur (TS) contents were measured using a CNS analyzer (Vario EL cube, Elementar). Inorganic carbon (TIC) was determined using calcimeter measurements (Scheibler method, Eijkelkamp). Organic carbon (TOC) was calculated as TOC = TC − TIC. For the grain size analyses, sediment samples were first sieved to <2 mm and subsamples of 10 g were treated with 50 ml of 35% hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and gently heated to remove organic matter. Following this, 10 ml of 0.4 N sodium pyrophosphate solution (Na₄P₂O₇) was added to disperse the particles, and the suspension was subjected to ultrasonic treatment for 45 minutes. The sand fraction was analysed by dry sieving and classified into four size classes: coarse sand (2000–630 µm), medium sand (630–200 µm), fine sand (200–125 µm), and very fine sand (125–63 µm). Finer fractions were determined using X-ray granulometry (XRG) with a SediGraph III 5120 (Micromeritics). These included coarse silt (63–20 µm), medium silt (20–6.3 µm), fine silt (6.3–2.0 µm), coarse clay (2.0–0.6 µm), medium clay (0.6–0.2 µm), and fine clay (<0.2 µm).

Granulometry, geochemistry and mineralogy of fluvial sediment from the Gersprenz, Modau, Muemling, and Upper Neckar rivers, Germany

This dataset accompanies the manuscript entitled "Temporal and Granulometric Variability of Fluvial Sand Composition: An Annual Time Series from Four Rivers in SW Germany" by Laura Stutenbecker et al., submitted to JGR Earth Surface in March 2023. The study aims at analyzing the temporal variability of fluvial sediment composition. For this purpose, sediment of four rivers was sampled monthly over the course of one year between April 2019 and December 2020 at the same locations, using the same operator, tools, and sampling strategy, resulting in a total of 46 grab samples. The sampled rivers were the Gersprenz, Modau, Mümling and Upper Neckar rivers in southwestern Germany. The summary of sample names, coordinates, and sampling dates can be found in the data table "Sampling dates". The sediment was wet-sieved for grain-size analysis using six sieve sizes (63, 125, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 micrometers). The percentage of each fraction after drying and weighing is provided in the table "Granulometry". The individual fractions (172 sub-samples in total) were analyzed for chemical composition. Geochemical analysis was performed using wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectrometry on pressed powder pellets using a S8 Tiger 4 kW (Bruker) spectrometer at Technical University of Darmstadt. Geochemical data of major element oxides and selected trace elements (in wt% and ppm, respectively) is provided in data table "XRF". Mineralogical analysis was performed on selected samples using X-ray diffraction on powdered samples using a Panalytical X'Pert Pro diffractometer at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. The percentages of the minerals quartz, alkali feldspar, plagioclase, calcite, dolomite, illite/muscovite, kaolinite, chlorite, amphibole, goethite, and hematite are provided in data table "XRD". The data was input into an unmixing model following Lizaga et al. (2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-020-02650-0). The data table "Mixing modeling results" sums up the model performance (goodness of fit) as well as the modeled sediment source contributions (in percent, mean and standard deviation) of three considered sediment sources from the literature.

Grain size analysis of floodplain sediments from NEP 1, NEP 2, and NEP 3 from Nördlingen, southern Germany

For grain size distribution of floodplain sediments, sediment samples were first sieved through a 2 mm diameter sieve. Samples less than 2 mm in diameter (10 g) were left overnight in 50 ml of 35 % hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and heated the next day to remove organic matter. Subsequently, the samples were dispersed using 10 ml of 0.4 N sodium pyrophosphate solution (Na4P2O7) and got ultrasonic treatment for 45 minutes. Grain size analysis was performed for the sand fraction using the dry sieving technique (2000-630 µm: coarse sand, 630-200 µm: medium sand, 200-125 µm: fine sand, 125-63 µm: very fine sand). The finer fractions (63-20 µm: coarse silt, 20-6.3 µm: medium silt, 6.3-2.0 µm: fine silt, 2.0-0.6 µm: coarse clay, 0.6-0.2 µm: medium clay and <0.2 µm: fine clay) were measured by X-ray granulometry (XRG) using a SediGraph III 5120 (Micromeritics). Freely available program GRADISTAT v9.1 was used to calculate D50 (median of grain size), D75/D25 and D75-D25.

Zoobenthos and sediments time series in southern Königshafen, Sylt, Germany, in 2003

In parallel to an ongoing time series in the subtidal of List Reede, 12 fixed sites were sampled in the adjoining intertidal area between September 2003 and June 2012. Analyses comprised abundances and species composition of macrozoobenthos (sieve size 1 mm) and granulometric sediment composition. This dataset contains the results from two sampling dates in 2003.

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