Economic activities interfere with natural biogeochemical cycles and introduce various organic and inorganic pollutants into the air, water bodies, and soils. The extensive use of toxic chemicals in agriculture and daily life, emissions from internal combustion engines, including those in space vehicles, mining and mineral processing, urban sewage from large cities, and military actions involving explosives and counteracting enemy equipment, along with logistical disruptions and destruction of warehouses containing fuel, lubricants, and other materials, all contribute to the imbalance of natural cycles and environmental conditions. This environmental issue is exacerbated by the reduction in land suitable for agriculture. Furthermore, the military conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries heavily rely on various land, air, and sea equipment, both in combat and for logistical support, along with the use of diverse ammunition, mines, and sometimes chemical weapons, which further contaminate the soil. Consequently, developing and implementing simple, effective, and reliable methods for soil contamination evaluation and monitoring is a critical scientific and practical challenge. Therefore, the authors suggest using the X-ray fluorescence method in this research to tackle the problem.
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