Distinguishing high-grade mafic-ultramafic rocks originally crystallized from within-plate basaltic magmatism is challenging and crucial because the chemical composition of the igneous rocks has been modified during h...Distinguishing high-grade mafic-ultramafic rocks originally crystallized from within-plate basaltic magmatism is challenging and crucial because the chemical composition of the igneous rocks has been modified during high-grade metamorphism,causing misidentification of the characters of the parental magma.Proterozoic metamorphosed mafic dykes occur throughout the Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)of eastern Indian shield.The E-W trending mafic dykes from the Saltora area in the southeastern CGC underwent metamorphism in two episodes:M1(650 MPa;770℃)and M2(300 MPa;744℃).The metamafics are enriched in LILE,depleted in HFSE,and display strong fractionation of LREE,nearly flat HREE patterns in a chondrite-normalized REE diagram,and show tholeiitic differentiation trend.Their geochemical affinity is towards rift-related,continental within-plate basalts.About 7%–10%melting of the carbonated spinel-peridotite sub-continental lithospheric mantle(SCLM)produced the parental mafic magma.The pre-existing SCLM was metasomatized by slab-derived fluid during the previous subduction.The upwelling of the asthenosphere in a post-collisional tectonic setting caused E-W trending fractures,lithospheric thinning,and gravitational collapse.These dykes were emplaced during crustal extension around 1070 Ma.The remarkable geochemical similarity between the mafic dykes of Saltora and Dhanbad,the ca.1096 Ma Mahoba(Bundelkhand craton),and the ca.1070 Ma Alcurra mafic dykes in Australia supports a genetic link.展开更多
Dinosaur discoveries from India have been known since 1844, while dinosaur discoveries from Pakistan have appeared recently since 2000. 3 large and 2 small theropod dinosaurs are known from Pakistan, while 11 large an...Dinosaur discoveries from India have been known since 1844, while dinosaur discoveries from Pakistan have appeared recently since 2000. 3 large and 2 small theropod dinosaurs are known from Pakistan, while 11 large and 4 small theropods are known from India. Pakistani land uncovered many footprints and trackways of Jurassic small and large theropods, Jurassic ankylosaur and Cretaceous hadrosaur ornithischian dinosaurs, while Indian land uncovered a footprint of small and a footprint of large theropod and 1 footprint of stegosaur. Pakistan uncovered a Jurassic bone taxon of ankylosaur ornithischian based on heavily armored synapomorphies. Recently, Pakistan yielded 1 bone taxon and 1 ichno taxon of pterosaurs, while Indian land yielded 1 bone taxon of pterosaur. Pakistani land uncovered 14 bone taxa (and 2 ichno taxa) of herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs, 5 bone taxa (and 2 ichnotaxa) of carnivorous theropod dinosaurs, 1 bone taxon of ankylosaur and 2 (ichnotaxa) of ornithischian (ankylosaur and hadrosaurs) dinosaurs, 1 bone taxon (and 1 ichno taxon) of pterosaurs, 1 plesiosaur, 7 crocodiles, 1 snake, 1 bird, 11 mammals, 3 fishes, 7 invertebrates and 1 plant. This study fills a significant gap in the literature by bringing together paleontological records from an understudied geographical location, enhancing the global understanding of dinosaur paleobiogeography. Pakistan hosts Precambrian to recent sediments igneous and metamorphic rocks. Pakistan is rich in mineral resources/rocks, but it needs more attention for its development to fulfill local requirements and earn foreign exchange.展开更多
Mesozoic-Palaeozoic marine carbonate rocks are crucial hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Central Uplift area of the South Yellow Sea Basin(SYSB).Due to the scarcity of boreholes and the significant heterogeneity of carbon...Mesozoic-Palaeozoic marine carbonate rocks are crucial hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Central Uplift area of the South Yellow Sea Basin(SYSB).Due to the scarcity of boreholes and the significant heterogeneity of carbonate reservoirs,the distribution of porous carbonate reservoirs and their related key controlling factors remain unclear.In this study,factors affecting the distribution of porous Carboniferous-Early Permian carbonate reservoirs in the SYSB were investigated through seismic inversion and isotope analysis.The log-seismic characteristics of porous carbonate reservoirs,sensitive lithology parameters,and physical property parameters were extracted and analyzed.The pre-stack simultaneous inversion technique was applied to predict the lithology and physical properties of porous carbonate reservoirs.Moreover,the sedimentary of carbonate was analyzed using isotopes of carbon,oxygen,and strontium.The results show that porous carbonate reservoirs are mainly developed in the open platform sediments with porosities of 3%-5%and are mainly distributed in the paleo-highland(Huanglong Formation and Chuanshan Formation)and the slope of paleo-highland(Hezhou Formation).The porous carbonate reservoirs of the Qixia Formation are only locally developed.In addition,the negativeδ13C excursions indicate a warm and humid tropical climate with three sea-level fluctuations in the study area from the Carboniferous to Early Permian.The favorable conditions for developing porous carbonate rocks include the sedimentary environment and diagenetic process.The primary pore tends to form in high-energy environments of the paleo-highland,and the secondary pore is increased by dissolution during the syngenetic or quasi-syngenetic period.According to the hydrocarbon potential analysis,the Late Ordovician Wufeng Formation and Lower Silurian Gaojiabian Formation are the source rocks in the high-maturity-over-maturity stage,the Carboniferous-Lower Permian carbonate is the good reservoirs,and the Late Permian Longtan-Dalong Formation is the stable seal,ensuring a huge hydrocarbon accumulation potential in SYSB.The methods proposed in this study can be applied to other carbonate-dominated strata worldwide.展开更多
1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2...1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2 gas field,150 km off the southeast coast of Hainan Island,China.It is a semi-submersible platform(Fig.1)with a displacement of 101 thousand tonnes and an operational draft of 35 to 40 m.The platform is permanently moored in 1422 m water by 16 chain-polyester-chain mooring lines in a 4×4 pattern,and six steel catenary risers(SCRs)are attached to the platform.It is the world’s first and only semi-submersible platform with the function of condensate storage,so it can be regarded as a floating production storage and offloading(FPSO)unit.With the ability to produce 3 billion m3 of natural gas each year(enough for over 10 million families),the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is a key step toward China’s energy independence.The LS17-2 gas field,where the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is located,was discovered in 2014.Plans for its development were made in 2015,followed by research and a preliminary design.Deep Sea No.1 went into operation on June 25,2021,and will operate onsite continuously without dry-docking for 30 years.展开更多
Multiphase flow in porous rock is of great importance in the application of many industrial processes,including reservoir delineation,enhanced oil recovery,and CO_(2) sequestration.However,previous research typically ...Multiphase flow in porous rock is of great importance in the application of many industrial processes,including reservoir delineation,enhanced oil recovery,and CO_(2) sequestration.However,previous research typically investigated the dispersive behaviors when rock saturated with single or two-phase fluids and conducted limited studies on three-phase immiscible fluids.This study investigated the seismic dispersion,attenuation,and reflection features of seismic waves in three-phase immiscible fluidsaturated porous rocks.First,we proposed the calculation formulas of effective fluid modulus and effective fluid viscosity of multiphase immiscible fluids by taking into account the capillary pressure,reservoir wettability,and relative permeability simultaneously.Then,we analysed the frequencydependent behaviors of three-phase immiscible fluid-saturated porous rock under different fluid proportion cases using the Chapman multi-scale model.Next,the seismic responses are analysed using a four-layer model.The results indicate that the relative permeability,capillary pressure parameter,and fluid proportions are all significantly affect dispersion and attenuation.Comparative analyses demonstrate that dispersion and attenuation can be observed within the frequency range of seismic exploration for a lower capillary parameter a3 and higher oil content.Seismic responses reveal that the reflection features,such as travel time,seismic amplitude,and waveform of the bottom reflections of saturated rock and their underlying reflections are significantly dependent on fluid proportions and capillary parameters.For validation,the numerical results are further verified using the log data and real seismic data.This numerical analysis helps to further understand the wave propagation characteristics for a porous rock saturated with multiphase immiscible fluids.展开更多
The Arabian-Nubian Shield(ANS)serves as a key geological archive,preserving the tectono-thermal evolution associated with the Rodinia breakup(∼900–800 Ma)and Gondwana formation(∼800–620 Ma).The Katherina Ring Comp...The Arabian-Nubian Shield(ANS)serves as a key geological archive,preserving the tectono-thermal evolution associated with the Rodinia breakup(∼900–800 Ma)and Gondwana formation(∼800–620 Ma).The Katherina Ring Complex(KRC),located in the Sinai Peninsula,Egypt(northern ANS),exemplifies continental growth through multistage magmatism and orogenesis,spanning the Tonian to Ediacaran periods(∼900–530 Ma).Despite its importance,debates persist regarding the nature,age,crustal characteristics,and magma source evolution of its constituent units.Situated in the northwestern part of the KRC,the Wadi Rofaiyed Cu deposit offers an exceptional natural laboratory for investigating continental crust formation during this interval,owing to its superb exposure and preservation.This study integrates detailed fieldwork,petrographic analyses,whole-rock geochemistry,Sr-Nd isotopes,and in situ zircon U-Pb-Lu-Hf isotopic data.It aims to(i)establish a robust chronological framework for the unmetamorphosed plutonic rocks of the KRC,(ii)advance the understanding of associated geodynamic processes,and(iii)elucidate the episodic magmatism events.The findings show that Wadi Rofaiyed juvenile crust developed in four main phases:(i)a subduction-accretionary phase(∼755 Ma)characterized by intense calc-alkaline magmatism,originating from the partial melting of mafic lower crust;(ii)a syn-collisional phase(∼630 Ma)occurred during the collision between the Saharan metacraton and the younger ANS crust,producing I-type granitoids formed through magma mixing and crustal anatexis;(iii)a post-collisional phase characterized by intermediate I-type(∼595 Ma)to felsic A-type alkaline magma(∼594 Ma),originated from the partial melting of the overthickened lower crust corresponding to lithospheric delamination;and(iv)an anorogenic phase(∼530 Ma)related to the final amalgamation of Greater Gondwana.Isotopic analyses across all four magmatic phases reveal low initial^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr(0.702648–0.703311)and positiveε_(Hf)(t)(+2.84 to+7.78)andε_(Nd)(t)(+2.61 to+5.21)values,consistent with lower crustal sources with depleted mantle-like signatures.The model ages(T_(DM2))for these magmatic rocks derived from zircon Hf(1.2–1.5 Ga)and whole-rock Nd isotopes(0.96–1.17 Ga)support a predominantly juvenile crustal origin.These findings underscore the multistage tectono-magmatic evolution of the northern ANS,advancing our understanding of obduction-accretion dynamics and crustal development during the Neoproterozoic.展开更多
The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed b...The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed biocomposite were evaluated.Biofilaments obtained by mixing pulverized bamboo fibers with polylactic acid(PLA)resin were extruded during the manufacturing process.To assess the effect of incorporating plant fibers,an analysis was conducted on the morphology,elemental chemical composition,crystallinity index,principal functional groups,thermal stability,surface roughness,microhardness,density,tensile strength,elastic modulus,and strain percentage of reinforced samples.The results were comparedwith those obtained from the characterization of standard PLAfilaments(unreinforced).The fused deposition modeling(FDM)technique was employed to print biocomposite specimens.Additionally,the influence of the printing parameters(infill density,build orientation,and layer thickness)on the physical,tribological,andmechanical properties of the biocomposites was analyzed.These results were compared with those obtained for specimens printed with pure PLA.The findings indicate that incorporating 10%vegetable filler into PLA filaments enhanced the strength and stiffness of the biocomposite under axial loads.Finally,the strength of the biocomposite subjected to axial loads was compared with the standardized values for wood-plastic composites,demonstrating the feasibility of its use for non-structural purposes in civil construction.展开更多
The shear wave(S-wave)velocity is a critical rock elastic parameter in shale reservoirs,especially for evaluating shale fracability.To effectively supplement S-wave velocity under the condition of no actual measuremen...The shear wave(S-wave)velocity is a critical rock elastic parameter in shale reservoirs,especially for evaluating shale fracability.To effectively supplement S-wave velocity under the condition of no actual measurement data,this paper proposes a physically-data driven method for the S-wave velocity prediction in shale reservoirs based on the class activation mapping(CAM)technique combined with a physically constrained two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network(2D-CNN).High-sensitivity log curves related to S-wave velocity are selected as the basis from the data sensitivity analysis.Then,we establish a petrophysical model of complex multi-mineral components based on the petrophysical properties of porous medium and the Biot-Gassmann equation.This model can help reduce the dispersion effect and constrain the 2D-CNN.In deep learning,the 2D-CNN model is optimized using the Adam,and the class activation maps(CAMs)are obtained by replacing the fully connected layer with the global average pooling(GAP)layer,resulting in explainable results.The model is then applied to wells A,B1,and B2 in the southern Songliao Basin,China and compared with the unconstrained model and the petrophysical model.The results show higher prediction accuracy and generalization ability,as evidenced by correlation coefficients and relative errors of 0.98 and 2.14%,0.97 and 2.35%,0.96 and 2.89%in the three test wells,respectively.Finally,we present the defined C-factor as a means of evaluating the extent of concern regarding CAMs in regression problems.When the results of the petrophysical model are added to the 2D feature maps,the C-factor values are significantly increased,indicating that the focus of 2D-CNN can be significantly enhanced by incorporating the petrophysical model,thereby imposing physical constraints on the 2D-CNN.In addition,we establish the SHAP model,and the results of the petrophysical model have the highest average SHAP values across the three test wells.This helps to assist in proving the importance of constraints.展开更多
The stratospheric Arctic vortex(SAV)plays a critical role in forecasting cold winters in the northern midlatitudes.In this study,we systematically examined the responses of SAV intensity to regional sea surface temper...The stratospheric Arctic vortex(SAV)plays a critical role in forecasting cold winters in the northern midlatitudes.In this study,we systematically examined the responses of SAV intensity to regional sea surface temperature(SST)changes using idealized SST patch experiments with a climate model.Our findings reveal that the SAV intensity is most sensitive to SST variations in the tropics and northern midlatitudes during boreal winter(December-January-February).Specifically,warming in the tropical Pacific and Atlantic leads to a weakening of the SAV,while warming in the tropical Indian Ocean,northern midlatitude Atlantic,and northwestern Pacific strengthens the SAV.Notably,the most substantial SAV weakening(strengthening)is triggered by warming in the tropical western Pacific(tropical central Indian Ocean),with a maximum magnitude of approximately 2.23 K K^(-1)(-1.77 K K^(-1)).The SST warming in the tropics influences the tropical convections,which excite Rossby wave trains.These wave trains can interfere with the climatological waves in the mid-high latitudes,while the SST warming in the northern midlatitudes can influence tropospheric planetary wavenumber-1 and wavenumber-2 directly.The changes in tropospheric planetary waves modulate the upward propagation of wave activities and impact the SAV intensity.Additionally,the response of the SAV to tropical SST changes,especially over the Indian Ocean and subtropics,exhibits significant nonlinearity.展开更多
This study investigates trends in extreme precipitation events(EPEs)across Antarctica from 1979 to 2023,analyzing changes in EPE frequency,intensity,and the proportion of extreme to total precipitation.Using Self-Orga...This study investigates trends in extreme precipitation events(EPEs)across Antarctica from 1979 to 2023,analyzing changes in EPE frequency,intensity,and the proportion of extreme to total precipitation.Using Self-Organizing Map(SOM)techniques,the study distinguishes the contributions from thermodynamic,dynamic,and interaction components in explaining these trends.Positive EPE occurrence trends are observed across the Bellingshausen and Weddell Seas,Dronning Maud Land,and parts of the Southern Ocean,with declines limited to Queen Mary Land.Thermodynamic factors,responsible for 96.0%of the overall trend,are driven by increased water vapor content in polar air masses.Dynamic contributions,representing 10.8%,are linked to a strengthened Amundsen Sea Low(ASL)associated with the Southern Annular Mode(SAM)and Pacific South American(PSA)trends.Interaction effects make a slightly negative contribution(-6.8%)to the overall trend.Variations in water vapor transport and vertical velocity tied to annual 500-hPa geopotential height anomalies further explain EPE trends.These findings provide insight into the atmospheric processes that influence Antarctic EPEs,with implications for understanding the climatic impact on the polar environment.展开更多
Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identif...Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identified in this region,with cumulative proven gold resources of 223 t.This study reviewed the metallogenic and geochemical characteristics of various gold deposits in this region,examined the sources of their ore-forming fluids and materials,as well as their gold metallogenic epochs and processes,and developed a gold metallogenic model.The gold deposits in this region are governed by both dense fractures and detachment structural systems along basin margins,primarily categorized into the altered rock type and the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein type.The latter type,a recently discovered mineralization type in the Jiaodong Peninsula,enjoys high gold grade,a large scale,and high gold mineral fineness,suggesting considerable prospecting potential.Both types of gold deposits show metallogenic epochs ranging from 116 Ma to 119 Ma.Their ore-forming fluids are identified as a CO_(2)-NaCl-H_(2)O fluid system characterized by moderate to low temperatures,moderate to low salinity,and low density,with the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits manifesting slightly higher salinity.The C-H-O,S,and Pb isotopes of hydrothermal minerals reveal that the ore-forming fluids and materials are characteristic of crust-mantle mixing.Specifically,they were derived from mantle fluids in the early stages,mixed with stratum water and meteoric water in the later stages for mineralization.The gold metallogenic process is identified as follows:During the Early Cretaceous,the subduction of the Pacific Plate and the destruction of the North China Craton led to asthenospheric upwelling.The resulting fluids,after metasomatizing the enriched mantle,differentiated and evolved into C-H-O ore-bearing fluids,which were then mixed with crustal fluids.The mixed fluids migrated to the shallow crust,where they mingled with stratum water and meteoric water.Then,the fluids underwent unloading and final mineralization in detachment fault tectonic systems on basin margins.Due to differences in mixed crustal materials or the surrounding rocks involved in water-rock interactions,altered rock-and pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits were formed in acidic and alkaline fluid environments,respectively.展开更多
This research directly supported the author’s thesis work in partial fulfilment of Master of Science in biology from the University of North Texas(United States)from August 1996 to September 1997.Two sites at Lake Ra...This research directly supported the author’s thesis work in partial fulfilment of Master of Science in biology from the University of North Texas(United States)from August 1996 to September 1997.Two sites at Lake Ray Roberts,Denton County,Texas(United States)were examined and contrasted for productivity.The site located in the pelagic zone exhibited a slight,thermal gradient with no stratification,and a slightly stratified clinograde oxygen profile which is typical for summer-stratified eutrophic lakes.The site located in the shallow,littoral zone exhibited high,increasing turbidity with depth,marked by shallow light attenuation through the water column.Temperature was constant at every depth in the littoral site,with a slight,clinograde oxygen profile,typical for shallow,littoral areas subject to wind-induced mixing.Volume estimations of chlorophyll-α shows a strong presence in the euphotic zone,indicating photosynthesis occurs until approximately 2.2 m below the surface.The shallow,littoral site showed the basic signs of higher productivity than the open,pelagic site.展开更多
Eco-geological vulnerability assessment is a significant research topic within the field of eco-geology,but it remains poorly studied.The Mu Us Sandy Land,located in the central part of the farming-pastoral ecotone in...Eco-geological vulnerability assessment is a significant research topic within the field of eco-geology,but it remains poorly studied.The Mu Us Sandy Land,located in the central part of the farming-pastoral ecotone in northern China,plays a critical role in maintaining the ecological security pattern in this region.However,this sandy land also faces severe sandy desertification and ecological degradation.This study conducted a regional eco-geological vulnerability assessment of the Mu Us Sandy Land using a comprehensive index evaluation method based on eco-geological theories and survey results.To construct an appropriate index system for the eco-geological vulnerability assessment of the Mu Us Sandy Land,the study considered the sandy land’s unique characteristics and identified 15 factors of five categories,namely geology,meteorology,soil,topography,and vegetation.The paper calculated the comprehensive weights of all the indices using the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)and the entropy weight method(EWM).Furthermore,it established the eco-geological vulnerability index(EGVI)and obtained the assessment results.The results showed that the eco-geological vulnerability of the Mu Us Sandy Land gradually intensifies from east to west,manifested as vulnerable eco-geological conditions overall.Specifically,extremely vulnerable zones are found in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the study area,highly vulnerable zones in the western and southern parts,moderately vulnerable zones in the central part,and slightly and potentially vulnerable zones in the eastern and southern parts.Areas with high spatial autocorrelations include the northern Uxin Banner-Otog Banner-Angsu Town area,the surrounding areas of Hongdunjie Town in the southeastern part of the study area,the Hongshiqiao Township-Xiaohaotu Township area,Otog Front Banner,and Bainijing Town,which should be prioritized in the ecological conservation and restoration.Additionally,the paper proposed suggestions for the ecological conservation and restoration of county-level administrative areas in the study area.Overall,the findings provide a valuable reference for the ecological conservation and restoration of the Mu Us Sandy Land and other desert areas in arid and semi-arid regions.展开更多
To address the challenges in studying the pore formation and evolution processes,and unclear preservation mechanisms of deep to ultra-deep carbonate rocks,a high-temperature and high-pressure visualization simulation ...To address the challenges in studying the pore formation and evolution processes,and unclear preservation mechanisms of deep to ultra-deep carbonate rocks,a high-temperature and high-pressure visualization simulation experimental device was developed for ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs.Carbonate rock samples from the Sichuan Basin and Tarim Basin were used to simulate the dissolution-precipitation process of deep to ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs in an analogous geological setting.This unit comprises four core modules:an ultra-high temperature,high pressure triaxial stress core holder module(temperature higher than 300°C,pressure higher than 150 MPa),a multi-stage continuous flow module with temperature-pressure regulation,an ultra-high temperature-pressure sapphire window cell and an in-situ high-temperature-pressure fluid property measurement module and real-time ultra-high temperature-pressure permeability detection module.The new experimental device was used for simulation experiment,the geological insights were obtained in three aspects.First,the pore-throat structure of carbonate is controlled by lithology and initial pore-throat structure,and fluid type,concentration and dissolution duration determine the degree of dissolution.The dissolution process exhibits two evolution patterns.The dissolution scale is positively correlated to the temperature and pressure,and the pore-forming peak period aligns well with the hydrocarbon generation peak period.Second,the dissolution potential of dolomite in an open flow system is greater than that of limestone,and secondary dissolved pores formed continuously are controlled by the type and concentration of acidic fluids and the initial physical properties.These pores predominantly distribute along pre-existing pore/fracture zones.Third,in a nearly closed diagenetic system,after the chemical reaction between acidic fluids and carbonate rock reaches saturation and dynamic equilibrium,the pore structure no longer changes,keeping pre-existing pores well-preserved.These findings have important guiding significance for the evaluation of pore-throat structure and development potential of deep to ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs,and the prediction of main controlling factors and distribution of high-quality carbonate reservoirs.展开更多
INTRODUCTION.Crustal velocity model is crucial for describing the subsurface composition and structure,and has significant implications in offshore oil and gas exploration and marine geophysical engineering(Xie et al....INTRODUCTION.Crustal velocity model is crucial for describing the subsurface composition and structure,and has significant implications in offshore oil and gas exploration and marine geophysical engineering(Xie et al.,2024).Currently,travel time tomography is the most commonly used method for velocity modeling based on ocean bottom seismometer(OBS)data(Zhang et al.,2023;Sambolian et al.,2021).This method usually assumes that the sub-seafloor structure is layered,and therefore faces challenges in high-precision modeling with strong lateral discontinuities.展开更多
To enhance the prediction accuracy of landslides in in Longyan City,China,this study developed a methodology for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment based on a coupled model composed of a Geographic Information ...To enhance the prediction accuracy of landslides in in Longyan City,China,this study developed a methodology for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment based on a coupled model composed of a Geographic Information System(GIS)with integrated spatial data,a frequency ratio(FR)model,and a random forest(RF)model(also referred to as the coupled FR-RF model).The coupled FR-RF model was constructed based on the analysis of nine influential factors,including distance from roads,normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI),and slope.The performance of the coupled FR-RF model was assessed using metrics such as Receiver Operating Characteristic(ROC)and Precision-Recall(PR)curves,yielding Area Under the Curve(AUC)values of 0.93 and 0.95,which indicate high predictive accuracy and reliability for geological hazard forecasting.Based on the model predictions,five susceptibility levels were determined in the study area,providing crucial spatial information for geologic hazard prevention and control.The contributions of various influential factors to landslide susceptibility were determined using SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)analysis and the Gini index,enhancing the model interpretability and transparency.Additionally,this study discussed the limitations of the coupled FR-RF model and the prospects for its improvement using new technologies.This study provides an innovative method and theoretical support for geologic hazard prediction and management,holding promising prospects for application.展开更多
A new species of Bothriolepis(Placodermi,Antiarcha),B.zhujiangyuanensis sp.nov.,is described from the Eifelian(Middle Devonian)Shangshuanghe Formation at the Pearl River Source Scenic Area,Qujing,Yunnan Province,south...A new species of Bothriolepis(Placodermi,Antiarcha),B.zhujiangyuanensis sp.nov.,is described from the Eifelian(Middle Devonian)Shangshuanghe Formation at the Pearl River Source Scenic Area,Qujing,Yunnan Province,southwestern China and is characterized by a broad postpineal plate bearing a straight anterior margin,a premedian plate wider than long,and a weakly developed dorsal median ridge of the trunk shield.As the eighth Bothriolepis taxon in China,B.zhujiangyuanensis sp.nov.provides a wealth of morphological data to clarify the intrageneric interrelationships.Maximum parsimony analysis,using a revised data set of the genus with 76 ingroup taxa and 72 characters,yields a well-resolved consensus tree for Bothriolepis.The phylogenetic result shows a sister-group relationship between B.zhujiangyuanensis and B.babichevi from Kazakhstan,corroborating the biogeographic proximity between the South China and Kazakhstania blocks during the Middle Devonian.展开更多
The FAST radio telescope has significantly better sensitivity than any other current radio telescope.Consequently,FAST has discovered over a thousand new pulsars in sky regions already searched for 50 yr.The Galactic ...The FAST radio telescope has significantly better sensitivity than any other current radio telescope.Consequently,FAST has discovered over a thousand new pulsars in sky regions already searched for 50 yr.The Galactic Plane Pulsar Snapshot(GPPS)survey found three-quarters of these new pulsars.The article by Han et al.(2025)details the latest batch of 473 discoveries,bringing the total to 751.展开更多
基金funded by a major research project grant from the UGC (F.-43-367/2014(SR)) and teachers’ research grant from the University of Calcutta awarded to Dr Bapi GoswamiDST-sponsored Women Scientist scheme-A (SR/WOS-A/EA-47/2018 (G) dated 06.05.2019) awarded to Ms. Poulami Roy is highly acknowledged for their financial help
文摘Distinguishing high-grade mafic-ultramafic rocks originally crystallized from within-plate basaltic magmatism is challenging and crucial because the chemical composition of the igneous rocks has been modified during high-grade metamorphism,causing misidentification of the characters of the parental magma.Proterozoic metamorphosed mafic dykes occur throughout the Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)of eastern Indian shield.The E-W trending mafic dykes from the Saltora area in the southeastern CGC underwent metamorphism in two episodes:M1(650 MPa;770℃)and M2(300 MPa;744℃).The metamafics are enriched in LILE,depleted in HFSE,and display strong fractionation of LREE,nearly flat HREE patterns in a chondrite-normalized REE diagram,and show tholeiitic differentiation trend.Their geochemical affinity is towards rift-related,continental within-plate basalts.About 7%–10%melting of the carbonated spinel-peridotite sub-continental lithospheric mantle(SCLM)produced the parental mafic magma.The pre-existing SCLM was metasomatized by slab-derived fluid during the previous subduction.The upwelling of the asthenosphere in a post-collisional tectonic setting caused E-W trending fractures,lithospheric thinning,and gravitational collapse.These dykes were emplaced during crustal extension around 1070 Ma.The remarkable geochemical similarity between the mafic dykes of Saltora and Dhanbad,the ca.1096 Ma Mahoba(Bundelkhand craton),and the ca.1070 Ma Alcurra mafic dykes in Australia supports a genetic link.
文摘Dinosaur discoveries from India have been known since 1844, while dinosaur discoveries from Pakistan have appeared recently since 2000. 3 large and 2 small theropod dinosaurs are known from Pakistan, while 11 large and 4 small theropods are known from India. Pakistani land uncovered many footprints and trackways of Jurassic small and large theropods, Jurassic ankylosaur and Cretaceous hadrosaur ornithischian dinosaurs, while Indian land uncovered a footprint of small and a footprint of large theropod and 1 footprint of stegosaur. Pakistan uncovered a Jurassic bone taxon of ankylosaur ornithischian based on heavily armored synapomorphies. Recently, Pakistan yielded 1 bone taxon and 1 ichno taxon of pterosaurs, while Indian land yielded 1 bone taxon of pterosaur. Pakistani land uncovered 14 bone taxa (and 2 ichno taxa) of herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs, 5 bone taxa (and 2 ichnotaxa) of carnivorous theropod dinosaurs, 1 bone taxon of ankylosaur and 2 (ichnotaxa) of ornithischian (ankylosaur and hadrosaurs) dinosaurs, 1 bone taxon (and 1 ichno taxon) of pterosaurs, 1 plesiosaur, 7 crocodiles, 1 snake, 1 bird, 11 mammals, 3 fishes, 7 invertebrates and 1 plant. This study fills a significant gap in the literature by bringing together paleontological records from an understudied geographical location, enhancing the global understanding of dinosaur paleobiogeography. Pakistan hosts Precambrian to recent sediments igneous and metamorphic rocks. Pakistan is rich in mineral resources/rocks, but it needs more attention for its development to fulfill local requirements and earn foreign exchange.
基金This study was supported by the project ofthe Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Command Center of Natural Resources Intergrated Survey entitled“Temporal and spatial distribution of paleochannel and origin of organic carbon burial in the Western Bohai Sea since 2.28Ma”(KC20220011)the project entitled“Characterization of Carboniferous-Early Permian heterogeneous porous carbonate reservoirs and hydrocarbon potential analysis in the central uplift of the South Yellow Sea Basin”(KLSG2304)+3 种基金by the Key laboratory of Submarine Science,Ministry of Natural Resources,the project entitled“1∶50000 Marine regional Geological survey in Caofeidian Sea Area,Bohai Sea”(ZD20220602)“1∶250000 Marine regional Geological survey in Weihai Sea Area,North Yellow Sea”(DD20230412)“Geological survey on tectonic and sedimentary conditions of Laoshan uplift”(DD2016015)by the China Geological Survey,and the project entitled“Study on Hydrocarbon Accumulation Failure and Fluid Evolution Reduction of the Permian Reservoir in the Laoshan Uplift,South Yellow Sea”(42076220)organized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Mesozoic-Palaeozoic marine carbonate rocks are crucial hydrocarbon reservoirs in the Central Uplift area of the South Yellow Sea Basin(SYSB).Due to the scarcity of boreholes and the significant heterogeneity of carbonate reservoirs,the distribution of porous carbonate reservoirs and their related key controlling factors remain unclear.In this study,factors affecting the distribution of porous Carboniferous-Early Permian carbonate reservoirs in the SYSB were investigated through seismic inversion and isotope analysis.The log-seismic characteristics of porous carbonate reservoirs,sensitive lithology parameters,and physical property parameters were extracted and analyzed.The pre-stack simultaneous inversion technique was applied to predict the lithology and physical properties of porous carbonate reservoirs.Moreover,the sedimentary of carbonate was analyzed using isotopes of carbon,oxygen,and strontium.The results show that porous carbonate reservoirs are mainly developed in the open platform sediments with porosities of 3%-5%and are mainly distributed in the paleo-highland(Huanglong Formation and Chuanshan Formation)and the slope of paleo-highland(Hezhou Formation).The porous carbonate reservoirs of the Qixia Formation are only locally developed.In addition,the negativeδ13C excursions indicate a warm and humid tropical climate with three sea-level fluctuations in the study area from the Carboniferous to Early Permian.The favorable conditions for developing porous carbonate rocks include the sedimentary environment and diagenetic process.The primary pore tends to form in high-energy environments of the paleo-highland,and the secondary pore is increased by dissolution during the syngenetic or quasi-syngenetic period.According to the hydrocarbon potential analysis,the Late Ordovician Wufeng Formation and Lower Silurian Gaojiabian Formation are the source rocks in the high-maturity-over-maturity stage,the Carboniferous-Lower Permian carbonate is the good reservoirs,and the Late Permian Longtan-Dalong Formation is the stable seal,ensuring a huge hydrocarbon accumulation potential in SYSB.The methods proposed in this study can be applied to other carbonate-dominated strata worldwide.
文摘1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2 gas field,150 km off the southeast coast of Hainan Island,China.It is a semi-submersible platform(Fig.1)with a displacement of 101 thousand tonnes and an operational draft of 35 to 40 m.The platform is permanently moored in 1422 m water by 16 chain-polyester-chain mooring lines in a 4×4 pattern,and six steel catenary risers(SCRs)are attached to the platform.It is the world’s first and only semi-submersible platform with the function of condensate storage,so it can be regarded as a floating production storage and offloading(FPSO)unit.With the ability to produce 3 billion m3 of natural gas each year(enough for over 10 million families),the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is a key step toward China’s energy independence.The LS17-2 gas field,where the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is located,was discovered in 2014.Plans for its development were made in 2015,followed by research and a preliminary design.Deep Sea No.1 went into operation on June 25,2021,and will operate onsite continuously without dry-docking for 30 years.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 41874143 and Grant 42374163in part by the Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province of China under Grant 2023NSFSC0019in part by the Central Funds Guiding the Local Science and Technology Development under Grant 2024ZYD0124.
文摘Multiphase flow in porous rock is of great importance in the application of many industrial processes,including reservoir delineation,enhanced oil recovery,and CO_(2) sequestration.However,previous research typically investigated the dispersive behaviors when rock saturated with single or two-phase fluids and conducted limited studies on three-phase immiscible fluids.This study investigated the seismic dispersion,attenuation,and reflection features of seismic waves in three-phase immiscible fluidsaturated porous rocks.First,we proposed the calculation formulas of effective fluid modulus and effective fluid viscosity of multiphase immiscible fluids by taking into account the capillary pressure,reservoir wettability,and relative permeability simultaneously.Then,we analysed the frequencydependent behaviors of three-phase immiscible fluid-saturated porous rock under different fluid proportion cases using the Chapman multi-scale model.Next,the seismic responses are analysed using a four-layer model.The results indicate that the relative permeability,capillary pressure parameter,and fluid proportions are all significantly affect dispersion and attenuation.Comparative analyses demonstrate that dispersion and attenuation can be observed within the frequency range of seismic exploration for a lower capillary parameter a3 and higher oil content.Seismic responses reveal that the reflection features,such as travel time,seismic amplitude,and waveform of the bottom reflections of saturated rock and their underlying reflections are significantly dependent on fluid proportions and capillary parameters.For validation,the numerical results are further verified using the log data and real seismic data.This numerical analysis helps to further understand the wave propagation characteristics for a porous rock saturated with multiphase immiscible fluids.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92162103)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2022JJ30699,No.2023JJ10064)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2021RC4055,No.2022RC1182).
文摘The Arabian-Nubian Shield(ANS)serves as a key geological archive,preserving the tectono-thermal evolution associated with the Rodinia breakup(∼900–800 Ma)and Gondwana formation(∼800–620 Ma).The Katherina Ring Complex(KRC),located in the Sinai Peninsula,Egypt(northern ANS),exemplifies continental growth through multistage magmatism and orogenesis,spanning the Tonian to Ediacaran periods(∼900–530 Ma).Despite its importance,debates persist regarding the nature,age,crustal characteristics,and magma source evolution of its constituent units.Situated in the northwestern part of the KRC,the Wadi Rofaiyed Cu deposit offers an exceptional natural laboratory for investigating continental crust formation during this interval,owing to its superb exposure and preservation.This study integrates detailed fieldwork,petrographic analyses,whole-rock geochemistry,Sr-Nd isotopes,and in situ zircon U-Pb-Lu-Hf isotopic data.It aims to(i)establish a robust chronological framework for the unmetamorphosed plutonic rocks of the KRC,(ii)advance the understanding of associated geodynamic processes,and(iii)elucidate the episodic magmatism events.The findings show that Wadi Rofaiyed juvenile crust developed in four main phases:(i)a subduction-accretionary phase(∼755 Ma)characterized by intense calc-alkaline magmatism,originating from the partial melting of mafic lower crust;(ii)a syn-collisional phase(∼630 Ma)occurred during the collision between the Saharan metacraton and the younger ANS crust,producing I-type granitoids formed through magma mixing and crustal anatexis;(iii)a post-collisional phase characterized by intermediate I-type(∼595 Ma)to felsic A-type alkaline magma(∼594 Ma),originated from the partial melting of the overthickened lower crust corresponding to lithospheric delamination;and(iv)an anorogenic phase(∼530 Ma)related to the final amalgamation of Greater Gondwana.Isotopic analyses across all four magmatic phases reveal low initial^(87)Sr/^(86)Sr(0.702648–0.703311)and positiveε_(Hf)(t)(+2.84 to+7.78)andε_(Nd)(t)(+2.61 to+5.21)values,consistent with lower crustal sources with depleted mantle-like signatures.The model ages(T_(DM2))for these magmatic rocks derived from zircon Hf(1.2–1.5 Ga)and whole-rock Nd isotopes(0.96–1.17 Ga)support a predominantly juvenile crustal origin.These findings underscore the multistage tectono-magmatic evolution of the northern ANS,advancing our understanding of obduction-accretion dynamics and crustal development during the Neoproterozoic.
基金a derivative product of the project INV-ING-3788 financed by the Vicerectory of Research of the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada,validity 2023.
文摘The use of additive manufacturing techniques in the development of unconventional materials can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.In this paper,the properties of a 3D-printed biocomposite were evaluated.Biofilaments obtained by mixing pulverized bamboo fibers with polylactic acid(PLA)resin were extruded during the manufacturing process.To assess the effect of incorporating plant fibers,an analysis was conducted on the morphology,elemental chemical composition,crystallinity index,principal functional groups,thermal stability,surface roughness,microhardness,density,tensile strength,elastic modulus,and strain percentage of reinforced samples.The results were comparedwith those obtained from the characterization of standard PLAfilaments(unreinforced).The fused deposition modeling(FDM)technique was employed to print biocomposite specimens.Additionally,the influence of the printing parameters(infill density,build orientation,and layer thickness)on the physical,tribological,andmechanical properties of the biocomposites was analyzed.These results were compared with those obtained for specimens printed with pure PLA.The findings indicate that incorporating 10%vegetable filler into PLA filaments enhanced the strength and stiffness of the biocomposite under axial loads.Finally,the strength of the biocomposite subjected to axial loads was compared with the standardized values for wood-plastic composites,demonstrating the feasibility of its use for non-structural purposes in civil construction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42374150,42374152)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2020MD050).
文摘The shear wave(S-wave)velocity is a critical rock elastic parameter in shale reservoirs,especially for evaluating shale fracability.To effectively supplement S-wave velocity under the condition of no actual measurement data,this paper proposes a physically-data driven method for the S-wave velocity prediction in shale reservoirs based on the class activation mapping(CAM)technique combined with a physically constrained two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network(2D-CNN).High-sensitivity log curves related to S-wave velocity are selected as the basis from the data sensitivity analysis.Then,we establish a petrophysical model of complex multi-mineral components based on the petrophysical properties of porous medium and the Biot-Gassmann equation.This model can help reduce the dispersion effect and constrain the 2D-CNN.In deep learning,the 2D-CNN model is optimized using the Adam,and the class activation maps(CAMs)are obtained by replacing the fully connected layer with the global average pooling(GAP)layer,resulting in explainable results.The model is then applied to wells A,B1,and B2 in the southern Songliao Basin,China and compared with the unconstrained model and the petrophysical model.The results show higher prediction accuracy and generalization ability,as evidenced by correlation coefficients and relative errors of 0.98 and 2.14%,0.97 and 2.35%,0.96 and 2.89%in the three test wells,respectively.Finally,we present the defined C-factor as a means of evaluating the extent of concern regarding CAMs in regression problems.When the results of the petrophysical model are added to the 2D feature maps,the C-factor values are significantly increased,indicating that the focus of 2D-CNN can be significantly enhanced by incorporating the petrophysical model,thereby imposing physical constraints on the 2D-CNN.In addition,we establish the SHAP model,and the results of the petrophysical model have the highest average SHAP values across the three test wells.This helps to assist in proving the importance of constraints.
基金the financial support of National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFF0801701)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 42375070)。
文摘The stratospheric Arctic vortex(SAV)plays a critical role in forecasting cold winters in the northern midlatitudes.In this study,we systematically examined the responses of SAV intensity to regional sea surface temperature(SST)changes using idealized SST patch experiments with a climate model.Our findings reveal that the SAV intensity is most sensitive to SST variations in the tropics and northern midlatitudes during boreal winter(December-January-February).Specifically,warming in the tropical Pacific and Atlantic leads to a weakening of the SAV,while warming in the tropical Indian Ocean,northern midlatitude Atlantic,and northwestern Pacific strengthens the SAV.Notably,the most substantial SAV weakening(strengthening)is triggered by warming in the tropical western Pacific(tropical central Indian Ocean),with a maximum magnitude of approximately 2.23 K K^(-1)(-1.77 K K^(-1)).The SST warming in the tropics influences the tropical convections,which excite Rossby wave trains.These wave trains can interfere with the climatological waves in the mid-high latitudes,while the SST warming in the northern midlatitudes can influence tropospheric planetary wavenumber-1 and wavenumber-2 directly.The changes in tropospheric planetary waves modulate the upward propagation of wave activities and impact the SAV intensity.Additionally,the response of the SAV to tropical SST changes,especially over the Indian Ocean and subtropics,exhibits significant nonlinearity.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFE0106300)Norges Forskningsråd(328886).
文摘This study investigates trends in extreme precipitation events(EPEs)across Antarctica from 1979 to 2023,analyzing changes in EPE frequency,intensity,and the proportion of extreme to total precipitation.Using Self-Organizing Map(SOM)techniques,the study distinguishes the contributions from thermodynamic,dynamic,and interaction components in explaining these trends.Positive EPE occurrence trends are observed across the Bellingshausen and Weddell Seas,Dronning Maud Land,and parts of the Southern Ocean,with declines limited to Queen Mary Land.Thermodynamic factors,responsible for 96.0%of the overall trend,are driven by increased water vapor content in polar air masses.Dynamic contributions,representing 10.8%,are linked to a strengthened Amundsen Sea Low(ASL)associated with the Southern Annular Mode(SAM)and Pacific South American(PSA)trends.Interaction effects make a slightly negative contribution(-6.8%)to the overall trend.Variations in water vapor transport and vertical velocity tied to annual 500-hPa geopotential height anomalies further explain EPE trends.These findings provide insight into the atmospheric processes that influence Antarctic EPEs,with implications for understanding the climatic impact on the polar environment.
基金supported by the Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41973048,U2006201)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources(No.GPMR202203)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(No.2023CXGC011001),the Taishan Scholars.Program(tstp20240847)the Open Project of Shandong Engineering Research Center of Application and Development of Big Data for Deep Gold Exploration(No.SDK202207)。
文摘Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identified in this region,with cumulative proven gold resources of 223 t.This study reviewed the metallogenic and geochemical characteristics of various gold deposits in this region,examined the sources of their ore-forming fluids and materials,as well as their gold metallogenic epochs and processes,and developed a gold metallogenic model.The gold deposits in this region are governed by both dense fractures and detachment structural systems along basin margins,primarily categorized into the altered rock type and the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein type.The latter type,a recently discovered mineralization type in the Jiaodong Peninsula,enjoys high gold grade,a large scale,and high gold mineral fineness,suggesting considerable prospecting potential.Both types of gold deposits show metallogenic epochs ranging from 116 Ma to 119 Ma.Their ore-forming fluids are identified as a CO_(2)-NaCl-H_(2)O fluid system characterized by moderate to low temperatures,moderate to low salinity,and low density,with the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits manifesting slightly higher salinity.The C-H-O,S,and Pb isotopes of hydrothermal minerals reveal that the ore-forming fluids and materials are characteristic of crust-mantle mixing.Specifically,they were derived from mantle fluids in the early stages,mixed with stratum water and meteoric water in the later stages for mineralization.The gold metallogenic process is identified as follows:During the Early Cretaceous,the subduction of the Pacific Plate and the destruction of the North China Craton led to asthenospheric upwelling.The resulting fluids,after metasomatizing the enriched mantle,differentiated and evolved into C-H-O ore-bearing fluids,which were then mixed with crustal fluids.The mixed fluids migrated to the shallow crust,where they mingled with stratum water and meteoric water.Then,the fluids underwent unloading and final mineralization in detachment fault tectonic systems on basin margins.Due to differences in mixed crustal materials or the surrounding rocks involved in water-rock interactions,altered rock-and pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits were formed in acidic and alkaline fluid environments,respectively.
文摘This research directly supported the author’s thesis work in partial fulfilment of Master of Science in biology from the University of North Texas(United States)from August 1996 to September 1997.Two sites at Lake Ray Roberts,Denton County,Texas(United States)were examined and contrasted for productivity.The site located in the pelagic zone exhibited a slight,thermal gradient with no stratification,and a slightly stratified clinograde oxygen profile which is typical for summer-stratified eutrophic lakes.The site located in the shallow,littoral zone exhibited high,increasing turbidity with depth,marked by shallow light attenuation through the water column.Temperature was constant at every depth in the littoral site,with a slight,clinograde oxygen profile,typical for shallow,littoral areas subject to wind-induced mixing.Volume estimations of chlorophyll-α shows a strong presence in the euphotic zone,indicating photosynthesis occurs until approximately 2.2 m below the surface.The shallow,littoral site showed the basic signs of higher productivity than the open,pelagic site.
基金This research was jointly supported by the project of the China Geological Survey(DD20242481)Key Laboratory of Airborne Geophysics and Remote Sensing Geology,MNR(2020YFL33)。
文摘Eco-geological vulnerability assessment is a significant research topic within the field of eco-geology,but it remains poorly studied.The Mu Us Sandy Land,located in the central part of the farming-pastoral ecotone in northern China,plays a critical role in maintaining the ecological security pattern in this region.However,this sandy land also faces severe sandy desertification and ecological degradation.This study conducted a regional eco-geological vulnerability assessment of the Mu Us Sandy Land using a comprehensive index evaluation method based on eco-geological theories and survey results.To construct an appropriate index system for the eco-geological vulnerability assessment of the Mu Us Sandy Land,the study considered the sandy land’s unique characteristics and identified 15 factors of five categories,namely geology,meteorology,soil,topography,and vegetation.The paper calculated the comprehensive weights of all the indices using the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)and the entropy weight method(EWM).Furthermore,it established the eco-geological vulnerability index(EGVI)and obtained the assessment results.The results showed that the eco-geological vulnerability of the Mu Us Sandy Land gradually intensifies from east to west,manifested as vulnerable eco-geological conditions overall.Specifically,extremely vulnerable zones are found in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the study area,highly vulnerable zones in the western and southern parts,moderately vulnerable zones in the central part,and slightly and potentially vulnerable zones in the eastern and southern parts.Areas with high spatial autocorrelations include the northern Uxin Banner-Otog Banner-Angsu Town area,the surrounding areas of Hongdunjie Town in the southeastern part of the study area,the Hongshiqiao Township-Xiaohaotu Township area,Otog Front Banner,and Bainijing Town,which should be prioritized in the ecological conservation and restoration.Additionally,the paper proposed suggestions for the ecological conservation and restoration of county-level administrative areas in the study area.Overall,the findings provide a valuable reference for the ecological conservation and restoration of the Mu Us Sandy Land and other desert areas in arid and semi-arid regions.
基金Supported by the Joint Fund for Enterprise Innovation and Development of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23B20154)General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42372169)。
文摘To address the challenges in studying the pore formation and evolution processes,and unclear preservation mechanisms of deep to ultra-deep carbonate rocks,a high-temperature and high-pressure visualization simulation experimental device was developed for ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs.Carbonate rock samples from the Sichuan Basin and Tarim Basin were used to simulate the dissolution-precipitation process of deep to ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs in an analogous geological setting.This unit comprises four core modules:an ultra-high temperature,high pressure triaxial stress core holder module(temperature higher than 300°C,pressure higher than 150 MPa),a multi-stage continuous flow module with temperature-pressure regulation,an ultra-high temperature-pressure sapphire window cell and an in-situ high-temperature-pressure fluid property measurement module and real-time ultra-high temperature-pressure permeability detection module.The new experimental device was used for simulation experiment,the geological insights were obtained in three aspects.First,the pore-throat structure of carbonate is controlled by lithology and initial pore-throat structure,and fluid type,concentration and dissolution duration determine the degree of dissolution.The dissolution process exhibits two evolution patterns.The dissolution scale is positively correlated to the temperature and pressure,and the pore-forming peak period aligns well with the hydrocarbon generation peak period.Second,the dissolution potential of dolomite in an open flow system is greater than that of limestone,and secondary dissolved pores formed continuously are controlled by the type and concentration of acidic fluids and the initial physical properties.These pores predominantly distribute along pre-existing pore/fracture zones.Third,in a nearly closed diagenetic system,after the chemical reaction between acidic fluids and carbonate rock reaches saturation and dynamic equilibrium,the pore structure no longer changes,keeping pre-existing pores well-preserved.These findings have important guiding significance for the evaluation of pore-throat structure and development potential of deep to ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs,and the prediction of main controlling factors and distribution of high-quality carbonate reservoirs.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFF0803404)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.LY23D040001)+4 种基金the Open Research Fund of Key Laboratory of Engineering Geophysical Prospecting and Detection of Chinese Geophysical Society(No.CJ2021GB01)the Open Re-search Fund of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute(No.CKWV20221011/KY)the ZhouShan Science and Technology Project(No.2023C81010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41904100)supported by Chinese Natural Science Foundation Open Research Cruise(Cruise No.NORC2019–08)。
文摘INTRODUCTION.Crustal velocity model is crucial for describing the subsurface composition and structure,and has significant implications in offshore oil and gas exploration and marine geophysical engineering(Xie et al.,2024).Currently,travel time tomography is the most commonly used method for velocity modeling based on ocean bottom seismometer(OBS)data(Zhang et al.,2023;Sambolian et al.,2021).This method usually assumes that the sub-seafloor structure is layered,and therefore faces challenges in high-precision modeling with strong lateral discontinuities.
基金supported by the project of the China Geological Survey(DD20230591).
文摘To enhance the prediction accuracy of landslides in in Longyan City,China,this study developed a methodology for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment based on a coupled model composed of a Geographic Information System(GIS)with integrated spatial data,a frequency ratio(FR)model,and a random forest(RF)model(also referred to as the coupled FR-RF model).The coupled FR-RF model was constructed based on the analysis of nine influential factors,including distance from roads,normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI),and slope.The performance of the coupled FR-RF model was assessed using metrics such as Receiver Operating Characteristic(ROC)and Precision-Recall(PR)curves,yielding Area Under the Curve(AUC)values of 0.93 and 0.95,which indicate high predictive accuracy and reliability for geological hazard forecasting.Based on the model predictions,five susceptibility levels were determined in the study area,providing crucial spatial information for geologic hazard prevention and control.The contributions of various influential factors to landslide susceptibility were determined using SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)analysis and the Gini index,enhancing the model interpretability and transparency.Additionally,this study discussed the limitations of the coupled FR-RF model and the prospects for its improvement using new technologies.This study provides an innovative method and theoretical support for geologic hazard prediction and management,holding promising prospects for application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(4213020942002015)+3 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2021070)General Project of Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department(202101BA070001-076)Project of Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Talents(202405AC350098)Meemann Chang Academician Workstation in Yunnan Province(202205AF150002)。
文摘A new species of Bothriolepis(Placodermi,Antiarcha),B.zhujiangyuanensis sp.nov.,is described from the Eifelian(Middle Devonian)Shangshuanghe Formation at the Pearl River Source Scenic Area,Qujing,Yunnan Province,southwestern China and is characterized by a broad postpineal plate bearing a straight anterior margin,a premedian plate wider than long,and a weakly developed dorsal median ridge of the trunk shield.As the eighth Bothriolepis taxon in China,B.zhujiangyuanensis sp.nov.provides a wealth of morphological data to clarify the intrageneric interrelationships.Maximum parsimony analysis,using a revised data set of the genus with 76 ingroup taxa and 72 characters,yields a well-resolved consensus tree for Bothriolepis.The phylogenetic result shows a sister-group relationship between B.zhujiangyuanensis and B.babichevi from Kazakhstan,corroborating the biogeographic proximity between the South China and Kazakhstania blocks during the Middle Devonian.
文摘The FAST radio telescope has significantly better sensitivity than any other current radio telescope.Consequently,FAST has discovered over a thousand new pulsars in sky regions already searched for 50 yr.The Galactic Plane Pulsar Snapshot(GPPS)survey found three-quarters of these new pulsars.The article by Han et al.(2025)details the latest batch of 473 discoveries,bringing the total to 751.
