This study identified soft-sediment deformation structures(SSDS)of seismic origin from lacustrine sediments in the late Quaternary paleo-dammed lake at Tashkorgan,northeastern Pamir.The observed deformation structures...This study identified soft-sediment deformation structures(SSDS)of seismic origin from lacustrine sediments in the late Quaternary paleo-dammed lake at Tashkorgan,northeastern Pamir.The observed deformation structures include sand dykes,liquefied diapir and convolute structures,gravity induced SSDS,and thixotropic pillar and tabular structures.We conducted a preliminary study on the morphology,formation and trigger mechanisms of pillar and tabular structures formed by liquefaction of underlying coarse sand and thixotropy of the upper silty clay.The regional tectonic setting and distribution of lacustrine strata indicate that the most probable trigger for the SSDS in lacustrine sediments was seismic activity,with an approximate earthquake magnitude of M〉6.0;the potential seismogenic fault is the southern part of the Kongur normal fault extensional system.AMS^4C dating results indicate that the SSDS were formed by seismic events occurring between 26050±100 yrBP and 22710±80 yrBP,implying intense fault activity in this region during the late Pleistocene.This study provides new evidence for understanding tectonic activity and regional geodynamics in western China.展开更多
Basement structures and basement interfaces are obtained by finite-difference and time-term methods using Pg-wave data from two deep seismic sounding (DSS) profiles in the Artush-Jiashi strong earthquake area. The geo...Basement structures and basement interfaces are obtained by finite-difference and time-term methods using Pg-wave data from two deep seismic sounding (DSS) profiles in the Artush-Jiashi strong earthquake area. The geological units differ considerably in basement depth. The basement structures of contact zones between two geological units also vary obviously, which marks the existence of boundary faults. Finally, we make a remark upon the relationship between characteristics of basement structures and seismicity in the Artush meizoseismal area and the Jiashi earthquake swarm area.展开更多
The Pamir Plateau,located in the western syntaxis of the Tibetan Plateau,is a critical region for understanding continental collision dynamics and associated metallogenic processes.First,on the basis of the spherical ...The Pamir Plateau,located in the western syntaxis of the Tibetan Plateau,is a critical region for understanding continental collision dynamics and associated metallogenic processes.First,on the basis of the spherical coordinate system,Bouguer gravity anomalies were derived from satellite gravity data covering the Pamir Plateau and adjacent regions.A three-dimensional density structure model spanning crustal to upper mantle depths(0-200 km)was subsequently inverted through an advanced three-dimensional physical property inversion methodology.Finally,the depth of the Moho surface in the study area was calculated using an interface inversion method with variable density,which was improved on the basis of the Parker-Oldenburg formula.Our results reveal significant lateral density variations:Moho depths exhibit a mirror-image relationship with surface topography,and steep Moho gradients align with major tectonic boundaries,indicating deep structural controls on crustal thickening and plateau uplift.The Pamir uplift was driven by crustal thickening,mantle upwelling following slab break-off,and erosion-isostatic feedback.Lateral extrusion of Pamir material,constrained by the rigid Tarim Basin,further shapes the plateau's asymmetric topography.High-density anomalies at mid-crustal depths correlate with magmatic intrusions and fault systems,providing pathways for ore-forming fluids.The spatial associations of porphyry Cu-Au and skarn Fe deposits with Moho depth underscore the importance of crust-mantle interactions in mineralization.展开更多
The Pamir Plateau is situated at the northwestern edge of the India-Eurasia Plate collision zone,making it a key region for studying continental collision and plateau uplift.The deep structure and dynamic processes of...The Pamir Plateau is situated at the northwestern edge of the India-Eurasia Plate collision zone,making it a key region for studying continental collision and plateau uplift.The deep structure and dynamic processes of this region have long been of great scientific interest.This paper synthesizes recent advancements in the application of geophysical techniques to investigate the deep structure of the Pamir Plateau.The study focuses on the heterogeneity of the crust and lithosphere,the morphology of the Moho and the double Moho structure,the depth variations of the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary(LAB),and the complex features of the mantle transition zone(MTZ).The results indicate that the deep tectonic structure of the Pamir region is closely associated with subduction of the Indian Plate,the southward compression of the Asian lithosphere,and lateral tectonic interactions from the Tarim Basin,which jointly drive the region’s uplift and deformation.The paper further examines the deep interactions between the Pamir Plateau and adjacent regions.Additionally,the study discuss key controversies in current research,such as the spatial relationship between the Moho and deep seismic zones,the mechanisms of lithosphere delamination,and its effects on shallow structural deformation,etc.展开更多
2-D crustal structure and velocity ratio are obtained by processing S-wave data from two wide-angle reflec-tion/refraction profiles in and around Jiashi in northeastern Pamir, with the result of P-wave data taken into...2-D crustal structure and velocity ratio are obtained by processing S-wave data from two wide-angle reflec-tion/refraction profiles in and around Jiashi in northeastern Pamir, with the result of P-wave data taken into con-sideration. The result shows that: 1) Average crustal velocity ratio is obviously higher in Tarim block than in West Kunlun Mts. and Tianshan fold zone, which reflects its crustal physical property of 'hardness' and stability. The relatively low but normai velocity ratio (Poisson's ratio) of the lower crust indicates that the 'downward thrusting' of Tarim basin is the main feature of crustal movement in this area. 2) The rock layer in the upper crust of Tianshan fold zone is relatively 'soft', which makes it prone to rupture and stress energy release. This is the primary tectonic factor for the concentration of small earthquakes in this area. 3) Jiashi is located right over the apex or the inflection point of the updoming lower crustal interface C and the crust-mantle boundary, which is the deep struc-tural background for the occurrence of strong earthquakes. The alternate variation of vp/vs near the block bounda-ries and the complicated configuration of the interfaces in the upper and middie part of the upper crust form a par-ticular structural environment for the Jiashi strong earthquake swarm. vp/vs is comparatively high and shear modulus is low at the focal region, which may be the main reason for the low stress drop of the Jiashi strong earthquake swarm.展开更多
Controlled by the squeezing collision between the Yangtze block and the North China block and the left movement of the Tanlu fault, the Xu-Su region developed into an arc-shaped nappe structure, and many destructive e...Controlled by the squeezing collision between the Yangtze block and the North China block and the left movement of the Tanlu fault, the Xu-Su region developed into an arc-shaped nappe structure, and many destructive earthquakes occurred in its periphery. The geological structure of this area is complex, and there is the possibility of moderate and strong earthquakes. To further explore the crust density structure and identify the main faults and deep structural features in the Xu-Su region, based on the observed seismic data and gravity/GNSS co-site observation data, combined with the EGM2008 global gravity field model, we obtained the density of three-dimensional structure using cross gradient method joint inversion. Based on this, a geological model of the Xu-Su region was established. The results show that the crustal density anomaly amplitude within 0-25 km of the Xu-Su region ranges from-280 to 490 kg/m3, showing a zonal distribution in east-west direction and a segmented north-south direction. There are several density anomalies in the shallow(0-4 km) region at Tongshan, Huaibei, Xiayi, Woyang, etc. The density anomalies are significantly correlated with the distribution of regional faults. The density structure is divided into two large regions by Subei fault, which can be further divided along the eastwest Kouziji-Nanzhao fault and Guzhen-Huaiyuan fault. The earthquakes are obviously related to the regional fault activity and the spatial distribution of abnormal bodies. The earthquake-prone areas(5-15 km) correspond to the abnormal density mutation zone, upper uplift zone, and transformation zone near Xiaoxian, Tongshan, and Xushuanglou faults. The comprehensive results show three weak seismic activity areas in the whole region, which are located near the Huaibei, Xiaoxian, and Wohe faults. The results provide theoretical support for seismic risk analysis in this area, and these three areas should be emphasized in future seismic hazard analysis.展开更多
The tectono-stratigraphic sequences of the Kuqa foreland fold-thrust belt in the northern Tarim basin, northwest China, can be divided into the Mesozoic sub-salt sequence, the Paleocene-Eocene salt sequence and the Ol...The tectono-stratigraphic sequences of the Kuqa foreland fold-thrust belt in the northern Tarim basin, northwest China, can be divided into the Mesozoic sub-salt sequence, the Paleocene-Eocene salt sequence and the Oligocene-Quaternary supra-salt sequence. The salt sequence is composed mainly of light grey halite, gypsum, marl and brown elastics. A variety of salt-related structures have developed in the Kuqa foreland fold belt, in which the most fascinating structures are salt nappe complex. Based on field observation, seismic interpretation and drilling data, a large-scale salt nappe complex has been identified. It trends approximately east-west for over 200 km and occurs along the west Qiulitag Mountains. Its thrusting displacement is over 30 km. The salt nappe complex appears as an arcuate zone projecting southwestwards along the leading edge of the Kuqa foreland fold belt. The major thrust fault is developed along the Paleocene-Eocene salt beds. The allochthonous nappes comprise large north-dipping faulting monoclines which are made up of Paleocene-Pliocene sediments. Geological analysis and cross-section restoration revealed that the salt nappes were mainly formed at the late Himalayan stage (c.a. 1.64 Ma BP) and have been active until the present day. Because of inhomogeneous thrusting, a great difference may exist in thrust displacement, thrust occurrence, superimposition of allochthonous and autochthonous sequences and the development of the salt-related structures, which indicates the segmentation along the salt nappes. Regional compression, gravitational gliding and spreading controlled the formation and evolution of the salt nappe complex in the Kuqa foreland fold belt.展开更多
Multi-stage Mesozoic thrust-nappe and extensional structures are distributed in the east segment of the Southeast Yangtze Block situated in the junction region of Zhejiang-Jiangxi-Anhui provinces. The features and gen...Multi-stage Mesozoic thrust-nappe and extensional structures are distributed in the east segment of the Southeast Yangtze Block situated in the junction region of Zhejiang-Jiangxi-Anhui provinces. The features and genetic mechanism of the deformations were analyzed after a detailed field observation of their distribution, geometry, and kinematics. In addition, the time sequences of the thrust and extensional structures were determined by combining the results of the comparative analysis with the chronological evidence of strata and magmatic rocks cut by a fault or formed after a fault according to field facts. This study identified three stages of the nappe structures and at least two stages of the extensional structures during the Mesozoic. The geotectonic setting of the nappe and extensional structures was considered to be related to the different geodynamics in the study area including the Early Mesozoic geological event, i.e., N-S compression, forming Lantian fault, etc.;the Late Mesozoic flat-slab subduction, forming Xiaoxi thrust fault and tectonic window;and the roll-back of the paleoPacific Plate, forming extensional structures like basin marginal fault;the last compression, forming Wucheng-Shenxian fault. These findings provide additional evidence for remodeling the tectonic and geodynamic evolution of Southeast China.展开更多
The North Qilian Shan fold and thrust belt,located at the northern Tibetan Plateau and southern margin of the Hexi Corridor,is a key tectonic unit to decode the formation and expansion of the plateau.Previous studies ...The North Qilian Shan fold and thrust belt,located at the northern Tibetan Plateau and southern margin of the Hexi Corridor,is a key tectonic unit to decode the formation and expansion of the plateau.Previous studies emphasize the Cenozoic deformation due to the far-field response to the Indo-Asian collision,but the Mesozoic deformations are poorly constrained in this area.We conducted detailed field mapping,structural analysis,geochronology,and structural interpretation of deep seismic reflectional profiling and magnetotelluric(MT)sounding,to address the superposed results of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic deformation.The results recognized the North Qilian thrust and nappe system(NQTS),the root and the frontal belt are the North Qilian thrust(NQT),and the Yumu Shan klippe(YK),respectively.The middle belt is located between the NQT and the YK.Monzonitic granite zircon U-Pb dating from the middle belt yields an age of ca.415 Ma,which is similar to south NQT.The thrusting displacement is estimated at ca.48 km by structural interpretation of deep profiles.The timing is constrained in the early stage of the Early Cretaceous by the formation of simultaneous growth strata.We suggest that the NQTS has resulted from the far-field effect of the Lhasa-Qiangtang collision,and the Yumu Shan is uplifted by the superposed Cenozoic deformation.展开更多
Considering the serious coal and rock dynamic disasters around the main slip plane called F16 in the coal mining area) of Henan Yima(China) thrust nappe structure,the mechanical genesis of the Yima thrust nappe struct...Considering the serious coal and rock dynamic disasters around the main slip plane called F16 in the coal mining area) of Henan Yima(China) thrust nappe structure,the mechanical genesis of the Yima thrust nappe structure was studied comprehensively using geomechanics,fault mechanics,elastic mechanics,and Coulomb's law of friction.First,using the centrifugal inertia force of Earth's rotation as a source,a mechanical model of N-S compression superimposed with W-E reverse torsion was established to explain the formation of the early Yima coal basin and Jurassic Yima Group coal measures.Second,an equation for the ultimate stress in the forming stage of F16 was derived using the plastic slip-line field theory and the parabolic Mohr failure criterion.Moreover,the distribution of ultimate stress and the geometric characteristics of the fault profile were obtained using the field model parameters.Finally,the stress field of F16 and the mechanical genesis of the large-scale reverse thrust sheet were discussed based on elastic mechanics theory and Coulomb's law of friction.The results show that the tectonic framework of the early Yima coal basin and the formation pattern of Jurassic Yima Group coal measures given by the model are consistent with the in-situ explorations.The geometric characteristics of the fault profile obtained by numerical calculation can better reflect the shape of F16 in its forming stage,and the mechanical genesis of the large-scale reverse thrust sheet also concurred with the field situations.Thus,this work can provide a foundation for further studies on the genesis of the thrust nappe structure,the mechanism of rock bursts induced by F16,and the characteristics of the residual stress field in the Yima mining area.展开更多
A thrust and nappe tectonic zone with imbricate branch thrusts is developed along the southern margin of the coal-forming region of North China. This tectonic zone is tightly related to the Qinling-Dabie collision oro...A thrust and nappe tectonic zone with imbricate branch thrusts is developed along the southern margin of the coal-forming region of North China. This tectonic zone is tightly related to the Qinling-Dabie collision orogen in genesis and belongs to the frontal zone of a huge thrust system developed during Yanshanian episode at the northern foot of the orogen. It is pointed out that thrusting had distorted the original depositional margin of the coal-forming region and some new coal-bearing blocks would be found out in the frontal sheets and under the undulate sole thrust.展开更多
The arcuate nappe structure on the north edge of the Wuliang Mountains in westernYunnan Province is a complex nappe structural system with multiple superimposed structures.The autochthonous system is a WNW-trending ar...The arcuate nappe structure on the north edge of the Wuliang Mountains in westernYunnan Province is a complex nappe structural system with multiple superimposed structures.The autochthonous system is a WNW-trending arcuate fold belt consisting of the Jurassic andCretaceous and the allochthonous system is mainly composed of Upper Triassic rocks. Generally,the nappe structure moved from south to north, with the hanging wall thrusting in a WNW direc-tion for a distance of over 10km. The deep nappe structural system was formed at depths ofabout 5-10km in an environment not exceeding the greenschist facies. It occurred in theOligocene (about 40-20 Ma).展开更多
Nappe structure, as was first discovered by the authors during the regional geological survey at the scale of 1:50,000 in The Jinggang Mountain, is mainly comprised of a series of NNE-NE-striking thrust fault zones an...Nappe structure, as was first discovered by the authors during the regional geological survey at the scale of 1:50,000 in The Jinggang Mountain, is mainly comprised of a series of NNE-NE-striking thrust fault zones and thrust sheets among them. Sinian, Cambrian, Ordovician, Devonian, Carboniferous,Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous strata are involved in the thrust nappe system. The nappe structure is of the type of duplex structures formed as a result of the earlier stage migration from SE to NW and late stage migration from E to W of sedimentary cover or basement strata. Formation of the nappe structure in the studied area involves two main epochs: Early Yanshanian and Late Yanshanian to Early Himalayan. The mineral deposits and the buried coalfields in the area, especially the latter, are extensively controlled by the nappe structure.展开更多
Since 2014,great gas discoveries have been achieved in the Upper Paleozoic Shuangyushi zone in the piedmont zone of the Longmenshan mountains,northwestern Sichuan Basin,where multiple gas wells with industrial flows h...Since 2014,great gas discoveries have been achieved in the Upper Paleozoic Shuangyushi zone in the piedmont zone of the Longmenshan mountains,northwestern Sichuan Basin,where multiple gas wells with industrial flows have been drilled and completed successively in the Middle Permian Qixia Fm and Middle Devonian Guanwushan Fm,etc.Along with the steady progress of exploration there,to make a further in-depth study on the characteristics of the frontal–piedmont zones in the Longmenshan thrust–nappe structures will be of great significance to both a better understanding of Upper Paleozoic gas reservoirs in this study area and the expansion of oil and gas exploration field.In view of this,based on the newly deployed 3D seismic surveys,gravity–magnetic–electronic data,and practical drilling information from exploration wells like Well ST 9,the characteristics of the frontal–piedmont zones in the Longmenshan thrust–nappe structures are analyzed as well as the features of the buried structures,gas reservoir forming conditions and exploration prospect there.The following findings were obtained:(1)A huge buried structure belt is developed underlying the Longmenshan front fault belt No.1(LSFFB 1)and marine strata are thus formed below the Lower Triassic Jialingjiang Fm due to the roles of compressive folding,extrusion and deformation;(2)The detachment horizons from LSFFB 1 go from shallower in the south to deeper in the north,turning from Cambrian slipping in the south to basement-involved in the north.The Paleozoic and its overlying strata were overall uplifted with a higher degree northward and so did the strata between the up-thrown and down-thrown sides of the faults with a greater displacement distance and higher folding degree,resulting in that the Paleozoic strata in the north are 1500 higher uplifted than those in the south;(3)In the western Jiange and Guangyuan areas,the eastern LSFFB 1 presents a tectonic pattern of“three steps”as a whole.In conclusion,there are good gas reservoir forming conditions in LSFFB 1,the down-thrown sides of which cover an area of 1800 km2,where the Guanwushan Fm and Qixia Fm provide good accumulation and preservation conditions for gas reservoirs,which will become favorable gas exploration targets in the deep marine strata in NW Sichuan Basin.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41702372)the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Earthquake Dynamics(LED2017B03)
文摘This study identified soft-sediment deformation structures(SSDS)of seismic origin from lacustrine sediments in the late Quaternary paleo-dammed lake at Tashkorgan,northeastern Pamir.The observed deformation structures include sand dykes,liquefied diapir and convolute structures,gravity induced SSDS,and thixotropic pillar and tabular structures.We conducted a preliminary study on the morphology,formation and trigger mechanisms of pillar and tabular structures formed by liquefaction of underlying coarse sand and thixotropy of the upper silty clay.The regional tectonic setting and distribution of lacustrine strata indicate that the most probable trigger for the SSDS in lacustrine sediments was seismic activity,with an approximate earthquake magnitude of M〉6.0;the potential seismogenic fault is the southern part of the Kongur normal fault extensional system.AMS^4C dating results indicate that the SSDS were formed by seismic events occurring between 26050±100 yrBP and 22710±80 yrBP,implying intense fault activity in this region during the late Pleistocene.This study provides new evidence for understanding tectonic activity and regional geodynamics in western China.
基金State Key Basic Research Development and Programming Project Mechanism and Prediction of Strong Continental Earthquake (G1998040702) and Joint Seismological Science Foundation of China (198062). Contribution No. GPB200109 Research Center of Exploration
文摘Basement structures and basement interfaces are obtained by finite-difference and time-term methods using Pg-wave data from two deep seismic sounding (DSS) profiles in the Artush-Jiashi strong earthquake area. The geological units differ considerably in basement depth. The basement structures of contact zones between two geological units also vary obviously, which marks the existence of boundary faults. Finally, we make a remark upon the relationship between characteristics of basement structures and seismicity in the Artush meizoseismal area and the Jiashi earthquake swarm area.
基金funded by the Deep Earth Probe and Mineral Resources Exploration National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD1002201)the Special Project of Key Research and Development Tasks in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(Social Development)(2024B03013-2)+1 种基金EMinv Integrated System Technology Expansion and Cloud Platform Development(JKY202411)the Resource Environment and Engineering Exploration Technology Application Science and Technology Innovation Center at Jiangxi College of Applied Technology(010-2302700003)。
文摘The Pamir Plateau,located in the western syntaxis of the Tibetan Plateau,is a critical region for understanding continental collision dynamics and associated metallogenic processes.First,on the basis of the spherical coordinate system,Bouguer gravity anomalies were derived from satellite gravity data covering the Pamir Plateau and adjacent regions.A three-dimensional density structure model spanning crustal to upper mantle depths(0-200 km)was subsequently inverted through an advanced three-dimensional physical property inversion methodology.Finally,the depth of the Moho surface in the study area was calculated using an interface inversion method with variable density,which was improved on the basis of the Parker-Oldenburg formula.Our results reveal significant lateral density variations:Moho depths exhibit a mirror-image relationship with surface topography,and steep Moho gradients align with major tectonic boundaries,indicating deep structural controls on crustal thickening and plateau uplift.The Pamir uplift was driven by crustal thickening,mantle upwelling following slab break-off,and erosion-isostatic feedback.Lateral extrusion of Pamir material,constrained by the rigid Tarim Basin,further shapes the plateau's asymmetric topography.High-density anomalies at mid-crustal depths correlate with magmatic intrusions and fault systems,providing pathways for ore-forming fluids.The spatial associations of porphyry Cu-Au and skarn Fe deposits with Moho depth underscore the importance of crust-mantle interactions in mineralization.
基金supported by the Alliance of International Science Organizations(ANSO)Project(Grant No.ANSO-CR-PP-2022-04)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42174126)+1 种基金the Deep Earth Probe and Mineral Resources Exploration National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD1002206,2024ZD1002201)Key R&D Program of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region(Grant No.2024B03013-2).
文摘The Pamir Plateau is situated at the northwestern edge of the India-Eurasia Plate collision zone,making it a key region for studying continental collision and plateau uplift.The deep structure and dynamic processes of this region have long been of great scientific interest.This paper synthesizes recent advancements in the application of geophysical techniques to investigate the deep structure of the Pamir Plateau.The study focuses on the heterogeneity of the crust and lithosphere,the morphology of the Moho and the double Moho structure,the depth variations of the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary(LAB),and the complex features of the mantle transition zone(MTZ).The results indicate that the deep tectonic structure of the Pamir region is closely associated with subduction of the Indian Plate,the southward compression of the Asian lithosphere,and lateral tectonic interactions from the Tarim Basin,which jointly drive the region’s uplift and deformation.The paper further examines the deep interactions between the Pamir Plateau and adjacent regions.Additionally,the study discuss key controversies in current research,such as the spatial relationship between the Moho and deep seismic zones,the mechanisms of lithosphere delamination,and its effects on shallow structural deformation,etc.
基金State Key Basic Development and Programming Project (G1998040702)the Project (9691307) from Ministry of Science and Technology and China Seismological Bureau.
文摘2-D crustal structure and velocity ratio are obtained by processing S-wave data from two wide-angle reflec-tion/refraction profiles in and around Jiashi in northeastern Pamir, with the result of P-wave data taken into con-sideration. The result shows that: 1) Average crustal velocity ratio is obviously higher in Tarim block than in West Kunlun Mts. and Tianshan fold zone, which reflects its crustal physical property of 'hardness' and stability. The relatively low but normai velocity ratio (Poisson's ratio) of the lower crust indicates that the 'downward thrusting' of Tarim basin is the main feature of crustal movement in this area. 2) The rock layer in the upper crust of Tianshan fold zone is relatively 'soft', which makes it prone to rupture and stress energy release. This is the primary tectonic factor for the concentration of small earthquakes in this area. 3) Jiashi is located right over the apex or the inflection point of the updoming lower crustal interface C and the crust-mantle boundary, which is the deep struc-tural background for the occurrence of strong earthquakes. The alternate variation of vp/vs near the block bounda-ries and the complicated configuration of the interfaces in the upper and middie part of the upper crust form a par-ticular structural environment for the Jiashi strong earthquake swarm. vp/vs is comparatively high and shear modulus is low at the focal region, which may be the main reason for the low stress drop of the Jiashi strong earthquake swarm.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42174104,No.42204089)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2022CFB350)+1 种基金the Basic Research Fund of Institute of Seismology,China Earthquake Administration(IS202326341)Open Fund ofWuhan,Gravitation and Solid Earth Tides,National Observation and Research Station(WHYWZ202108,WHYWZ202301)。
文摘Controlled by the squeezing collision between the Yangtze block and the North China block and the left movement of the Tanlu fault, the Xu-Su region developed into an arc-shaped nappe structure, and many destructive earthquakes occurred in its periphery. The geological structure of this area is complex, and there is the possibility of moderate and strong earthquakes. To further explore the crust density structure and identify the main faults and deep structural features in the Xu-Su region, based on the observed seismic data and gravity/GNSS co-site observation data, combined with the EGM2008 global gravity field model, we obtained the density of three-dimensional structure using cross gradient method joint inversion. Based on this, a geological model of the Xu-Su region was established. The results show that the crustal density anomaly amplitude within 0-25 km of the Xu-Su region ranges from-280 to 490 kg/m3, showing a zonal distribution in east-west direction and a segmented north-south direction. There are several density anomalies in the shallow(0-4 km) region at Tongshan, Huaibei, Xiayi, Woyang, etc. The density anomalies are significantly correlated with the distribution of regional faults. The density structure is divided into two large regions by Subei fault, which can be further divided along the eastwest Kouziji-Nanzhao fault and Guzhen-Huaiyuan fault. The earthquakes are obviously related to the regional fault activity and the spatial distribution of abnormal bodies. The earthquake-prone areas(5-15 km) correspond to the abnormal density mutation zone, upper uplift zone, and transformation zone near Xiaoxian, Tongshan, and Xushuanglou faults. The comprehensive results show three weak seismic activity areas in the whole region, which are located near the Huaibei, Xiaoxian, and Wohe faults. The results provide theoretical support for seismic risk analysis in this area, and these three areas should be emphasized in future seismic hazard analysis.
基金This research received financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant 40172076)the National Major Fundamental Research and Development Project(grant G1999043305)the National Key Project of the Ninth Five—Year Plan(grant 99—1111)
文摘The tectono-stratigraphic sequences of the Kuqa foreland fold-thrust belt in the northern Tarim basin, northwest China, can be divided into the Mesozoic sub-salt sequence, the Paleocene-Eocene salt sequence and the Oligocene-Quaternary supra-salt sequence. The salt sequence is composed mainly of light grey halite, gypsum, marl and brown elastics. A variety of salt-related structures have developed in the Kuqa foreland fold belt, in which the most fascinating structures are salt nappe complex. Based on field observation, seismic interpretation and drilling data, a large-scale salt nappe complex has been identified. It trends approximately east-west for over 200 km and occurs along the west Qiulitag Mountains. Its thrusting displacement is over 30 km. The salt nappe complex appears as an arcuate zone projecting southwestwards along the leading edge of the Kuqa foreland fold belt. The major thrust fault is developed along the Paleocene-Eocene salt beds. The allochthonous nappes comprise large north-dipping faulting monoclines which are made up of Paleocene-Pliocene sediments. Geological analysis and cross-section restoration revealed that the salt nappes were mainly formed at the late Himalayan stage (c.a. 1.64 Ma BP) and have been active until the present day. Because of inhomogeneous thrusting, a great difference may exist in thrust displacement, thrust occurrence, superimposition of allochthonous and autochthonous sequences and the development of the salt-related structures, which indicates the segmentation along the salt nappes. Regional compression, gravitational gliding and spreading controlled the formation and evolution of the salt nappe complex in the Kuqa foreland fold belt.
文摘Multi-stage Mesozoic thrust-nappe and extensional structures are distributed in the east segment of the Southeast Yangtze Block situated in the junction region of Zhejiang-Jiangxi-Anhui provinces. The features and genetic mechanism of the deformations were analyzed after a detailed field observation of their distribution, geometry, and kinematics. In addition, the time sequences of the thrust and extensional structures were determined by combining the results of the comparative analysis with the chronological evidence of strata and magmatic rocks cut by a fault or formed after a fault according to field facts. This study identified three stages of the nappe structures and at least two stages of the extensional structures during the Mesozoic. The geotectonic setting of the nappe and extensional structures was considered to be related to the different geodynamics in the study area including the Early Mesozoic geological event, i.e., N-S compression, forming Lantian fault, etc.;the Late Mesozoic flat-slab subduction, forming Xiaoxi thrust fault and tectonic window;and the roll-back of the paleoPacific Plate, forming extensional structures like basin marginal fault;the last compression, forming Wucheng-Shenxian fault. These findings provide additional evidence for remodeling the tectonic and geodynamic evolution of Southeast China.
基金financially supported by the China Geological Survey(Grant Nos.DD20230229,DD20160083,DD20190011,DD20221643-5)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(the DREAM—Deep Resource Exploration and Advanced Mining+1 种基金Grant No.2018YFC0603701)the Cooperative Project between the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and the Sinopec Shengli Oilfield Company(Grant No.P22065)。
文摘The North Qilian Shan fold and thrust belt,located at the northern Tibetan Plateau and southern margin of the Hexi Corridor,is a key tectonic unit to decode the formation and expansion of the plateau.Previous studies emphasize the Cenozoic deformation due to the far-field response to the Indo-Asian collision,but the Mesozoic deformations are poorly constrained in this area.We conducted detailed field mapping,structural analysis,geochronology,and structural interpretation of deep seismic reflectional profiling and magnetotelluric(MT)sounding,to address the superposed results of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic deformation.The results recognized the North Qilian thrust and nappe system(NQTS),the root and the frontal belt are the North Qilian thrust(NQT),and the Yumu Shan klippe(YK),respectively.The middle belt is located between the NQT and the YK.Monzonitic granite zircon U-Pb dating from the middle belt yields an age of ca.415 Ma,which is similar to south NQT.The thrusting displacement is estimated at ca.48 km by structural interpretation of deep profiles.The timing is constrained in the early stage of the Early Cretaceous by the formation of simultaneous growth strata.We suggest that the NQTS has resulted from the far-field effect of the Lhasa-Qiangtang collision,and the Yumu Shan is uplifted by the superposed Cenozoic deformation.
基金Project(2010CB226805) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(CXLX13-949) supported by the Research and Innovation Project for College Graduates of Jiangsu Province,China+1 种基金Project(51174285) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(SZBF2011-6-B35) supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘Considering the serious coal and rock dynamic disasters around the main slip plane called F16 in the coal mining area) of Henan Yima(China) thrust nappe structure,the mechanical genesis of the Yima thrust nappe structure was studied comprehensively using geomechanics,fault mechanics,elastic mechanics,and Coulomb's law of friction.First,using the centrifugal inertia force of Earth's rotation as a source,a mechanical model of N-S compression superimposed with W-E reverse torsion was established to explain the formation of the early Yima coal basin and Jurassic Yima Group coal measures.Second,an equation for the ultimate stress in the forming stage of F16 was derived using the plastic slip-line field theory and the parabolic Mohr failure criterion.Moreover,the distribution of ultimate stress and the geometric characteristics of the fault profile were obtained using the field model parameters.Finally,the stress field of F16 and the mechanical genesis of the large-scale reverse thrust sheet were discussed based on elastic mechanics theory and Coulomb's law of friction.The results show that the tectonic framework of the early Yima coal basin and the formation pattern of Jurassic Yima Group coal measures given by the model are consistent with the in-situ explorations.The geometric characteristics of the fault profile obtained by numerical calculation can better reflect the shape of F16 in its forming stage,and the mechanical genesis of the large-scale reverse thrust sheet also concurred with the field situations.Thus,this work can provide a foundation for further studies on the genesis of the thrust nappe structure,the mechanism of rock bursts induced by F16,and the characteristics of the residual stress field in the Yima mining area.
基金This project was supported by the Coal Science Foundation of China
文摘A thrust and nappe tectonic zone with imbricate branch thrusts is developed along the southern margin of the coal-forming region of North China. This tectonic zone is tightly related to the Qinling-Dabie collision orogen in genesis and belongs to the frontal zone of a huge thrust system developed during Yanshanian episode at the northern foot of the orogen. It is pointed out that thrusting had distorted the original depositional margin of the coal-forming region and some new coal-bearing blocks would be found out in the frontal sheets and under the undulate sole thrust.
文摘The arcuate nappe structure on the north edge of the Wuliang Mountains in westernYunnan Province is a complex nappe structural system with multiple superimposed structures.The autochthonous system is a WNW-trending arcuate fold belt consisting of the Jurassic andCretaceous and the allochthonous system is mainly composed of Upper Triassic rocks. Generally,the nappe structure moved from south to north, with the hanging wall thrusting in a WNW direc-tion for a distance of over 10km. The deep nappe structural system was formed at depths ofabout 5-10km in an environment not exceeding the greenschist facies. It occurred in theOligocene (about 40-20 Ma).
基金supported by a grant from the Ministry of Land and Resources(Project No:19961300002011)for the regional geological survey of the Jinggangshan City section,Yaqian section,Tianhe section,Nashan section of the 1:50,000 geologic mapa key orientation grant(No.KZCXZ-SW-117)of CAS Knowledge Innovation Project for the constitution,structure and evolution of the geotectonic systems of South China Sea and its adjacent regions.
文摘Nappe structure, as was first discovered by the authors during the regional geological survey at the scale of 1:50,000 in The Jinggang Mountain, is mainly comprised of a series of NNE-NE-striking thrust fault zones and thrust sheets among them. Sinian, Cambrian, Ordovician, Devonian, Carboniferous,Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous strata are involved in the thrust nappe system. The nappe structure is of the type of duplex structures formed as a result of the earlier stage migration from SE to NW and late stage migration from E to W of sedimentary cover or basement strata. Formation of the nappe structure in the studied area involves two main epochs: Early Yanshanian and Late Yanshanian to Early Himalayan. The mineral deposits and the buried coalfields in the area, especially the latter, are extensively controlled by the nappe structure.
基金supported by the National Major Science and Technology Project“Enrichment law and target evaluation of large gas fields in Permian-Middle Triassic in Sichuan Basin”(No.:2016ZX05007004)the CNPC Major Science and Technology Project“Study and application of key techniques for 30 billion m^(3)gas production in PetroChina Southwest Oil&Gas Field Company”(No.:2016E-06).
文摘Since 2014,great gas discoveries have been achieved in the Upper Paleozoic Shuangyushi zone in the piedmont zone of the Longmenshan mountains,northwestern Sichuan Basin,where multiple gas wells with industrial flows have been drilled and completed successively in the Middle Permian Qixia Fm and Middle Devonian Guanwushan Fm,etc.Along with the steady progress of exploration there,to make a further in-depth study on the characteristics of the frontal–piedmont zones in the Longmenshan thrust–nappe structures will be of great significance to both a better understanding of Upper Paleozoic gas reservoirs in this study area and the expansion of oil and gas exploration field.In view of this,based on the newly deployed 3D seismic surveys,gravity–magnetic–electronic data,and practical drilling information from exploration wells like Well ST 9,the characteristics of the frontal–piedmont zones in the Longmenshan thrust–nappe structures are analyzed as well as the features of the buried structures,gas reservoir forming conditions and exploration prospect there.The following findings were obtained:(1)A huge buried structure belt is developed underlying the Longmenshan front fault belt No.1(LSFFB 1)and marine strata are thus formed below the Lower Triassic Jialingjiang Fm due to the roles of compressive folding,extrusion and deformation;(2)The detachment horizons from LSFFB 1 go from shallower in the south to deeper in the north,turning from Cambrian slipping in the south to basement-involved in the north.The Paleozoic and its overlying strata were overall uplifted with a higher degree northward and so did the strata between the up-thrown and down-thrown sides of the faults with a greater displacement distance and higher folding degree,resulting in that the Paleozoic strata in the north are 1500 higher uplifted than those in the south;(3)In the western Jiange and Guangyuan areas,the eastern LSFFB 1 presents a tectonic pattern of“three steps”as a whole.In conclusion,there are good gas reservoir forming conditions in LSFFB 1,the down-thrown sides of which cover an area of 1800 km2,where the Guanwushan Fm and Qixia Fm provide good accumulation and preservation conditions for gas reservoirs,which will become favorable gas exploration targets in the deep marine strata in NW Sichuan Basin.
