Recent advances in earth science and exploration have made deepwater channel-levee systems a research focus.We collected and analyzed over 10000 km of two-dimensional multichannel seismic data from the offshore Indus ...Recent advances in earth science and exploration have made deepwater channel-levee systems a research focus.We collected and analyzed over 10000 km of two-dimensional multichannel seismic data from the offshore Indus Basin to identify channellevee systems at various hierarchical levels depending on their seismic reflection characteristics.Seismic facies analysis was integrated with well data to map the spatial distribution of channel-levee systems in the offshore Indus Basin across various geological periods,and the factors influencing their development were discussed.These systems within the basin were identified using a developed,refined three-tier classification method.The first-order system consists of multiple spatially stacked complexes,the second-order system continuously developed multistage channel-levee bodies,and the third-order system represents the smallest identifiable sedimentary units on seismic profiles.Our findings demonstrate the evolution of the offshore Indus Basin from a single-stage channel with lateral migration to multistage vertical channel stacking from the Miocene to the Pleistocene.Tectonic activities exert their effect on channel-levee systems through their influence on the relative sea level.They also trigger volcanic or seismic events and affect siliciclastic supply.Warm and humid climate conditions form large river systems,which aid in the transport of terrestrial debris to the basin margin.Most channel-levee systems are assumed to have formed during low sea-level periods.This study offers new insights into the formation and evolution of turbidite sedimentary systems in the offshore Indus Basin and presents a practical classification method for comprehending gravity-flow sedimentary configurations and deepwater hydrocarbon exploration.展开更多
Fluvial systems play a crucial role in coastal and riverine ecosystems, making it essential to understand their responses to sea level changes for preserving biodiversity and managing natural resources. The evolution ...Fluvial systems play a crucial role in coastal and riverine ecosystems, making it essential to understand their responses to sea level changes for preserving biodiversity and managing natural resources. The evolution of the modern Indus River Delta offers a rare opportunity to study the interplay between sea level fluctuations, tectonism, sediment supply, and the corresponding fluvial responses. This study employs the ‘SedSim' stratigraphic forward model to simulate the delta's evolution from 200 kyr to the next5 kyr, drawing on data from field observations, Landsat imagery, digital elevation models, and previous studies. The model consists of 205 layers, each representing a 1-kyr time step, covering the last two glacial-interglacial cycles. Between 200 kyr and 130 kyr, during a lowstand period, sedimentation on the delta plain continued due to partial flow from the Indus River. During the last interglacial(130–60 kyr), rising sea levels led to peak sediment deposition, characteristic of a highstand phase. From 60 kyr to 18 kyr, sea levels dropped to their lowest during the Last Glacial Maximum(LGM), resulting in extensive erosion and minimal deposition on the delta plain. From 18 kyr to the present, rapidly rising sea levels, coupled with intensified monsoon activity, increased sedimentation rates and triggered avulsion and aggradation processes. The model accurately predicted depositional thickness across the delta plain, indicating a maximum of ca. 200 m at the shoreline platform, ca. 175 m in the northeastern delta, and ca. 100 m in the central delta. The study underscores the delta's vulnerability to future sea level rise, which–at a projected rate of 1 m/kyr–could significantly influence the densely populated, low-lying delta plain. These findings offer valuable insights into the geomorphic evolution of the Indus Delta and emphasize the socioeconomic implications of sea level change, underscoring the importance of proactive management and adaptation strategies.展开更多
Since the Paleozoic,the tectonic evolution of northeastern Eurasia has been primarily influenced by the Paleo-Asian Ocean and the Paleo-Pacific tectonic domains.However,the spatial and temporal frameworks,as well as t...Since the Paleozoic,the tectonic evolution of northeastern Eurasia has been primarily influenced by the Paleo-Asian Ocean and the Paleo-Pacific tectonic domains.However,the spatial and temporal frameworks,as well as the timing of the tectonic transition between these two oceanic domains,remain unclear.For addressing these issues,we present petrological,geochronological,and geochemical data for andesite and sandstone samples from the Seluohe Group along the Jilin-Yanji Suture between the Jiamusi-Khanka Block and the North China Craton.The geochemical results indicate that the andesite sample is high-Mg andesite.Its magma source was generated by the metasomatized mantle wedge influenced by fluids derived from the subducted slab in a continental island arc setting.The high-Mg andesite gives the crystallization ages of Early Triassic(249±3 Ma).The sandstone is immature greywacke with a maximum depositional age of Early Triassic(247±1 Ma),and its sediments primarily originate from concurrent magmatic rocks within a juvenile continental arc.Based on our new findings,we propose that the Seluohe Group represents an Early Triassic volcanic-sedimentary association with continental island arc characteristics associated with the southwestward subduction of the Heilongjiang Ocean.We identified a sedimentary basin intimately associated with one or more continental arcs along the northeastern edge of the North China Craton.We suggest that the southwestward subduction of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Ocean in the Early Mesozoic accounts for this continental arc setting.There is a distinct temporal gap between the closure of the Paleo-Asian Ocean(ca.260 Ma)and the onset of Paleo-Pacific plate subduction(234–220 Ma),which is essentially coeval with the southwestward subduction of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Ocean between 255 Ma and 239 Ma.展开更多
The study of sequence stratigraphy often focuses on shallow marine and shelf-edge regions,while research on deep-sea stratigraphic sequences remains relatively weak.This study,based on highresolution 3D seismic data a...The study of sequence stratigraphy often focuses on shallow marine and shelf-edge regions,while research on deep-sea stratigraphic sequences remains relatively weak.This study,based on highresolution 3D seismic data and drilling information,utilized sequence stratigraphy and seismic sedimentology as guidelines,and employed seismic interpretation methods to performed a division of deepsea stratigraphic sequences within the Romney 3D seismic survey area in the deep-water Taranaki Basin,New Zealand.Furthermore,it analyzed the characteristics of typical depositional systems and their associated controlling factors.The findings are as follows:(1)Based on seismic reflection termination relationships and seismic facies characteristics,four second-order sequence boundaries and nine thirdorder sequence boundaries were identified,resulting in the delineation of three second-order sequences and twelve third-order sequences in the basin.(2)Five seismic facies were recognized,corresponding to five typical sedimentary bodies:mass transport deposits(MTDs),deep-water channel,levee deposits,deltaic deposits,and pelagic deposits.However,due to the relatively thin sedimentary thickness of carbonate sediments,the seismic facies characteristics of carbonate sediments cannot be discerned in seismic data,but can be identified based on well data.Deltaic sediments mainly developed during the rift stage of the basin,while carbonate sediments formed during the transition from a passive to an active margin.Deep-water channel and levee deposits and MTDs emerged during the active margin stage,while pelagic deposits are ubiquitous in marine environments.(3)The uplift of New Zealand's interior and climate-driven erosion caused the resurgence of clastic sediments,which began to be transported to the deep sea,the seafloor topography would directly affect the movement path of sediment gravity flow,and sediment supply can affect the development and evolution of sedimentary systems.(4)Event deposits boundaries,such as erosional scour surfaces formed by channels and unconformities created by MTDs,can serve as boundaries for the division of deep-water stratigraphic sequences.This study proposes a method for delineating deep-water stratigraphic sequences using event deposits,particularly suitable under conditions where the influence of relative sea-level changes on deep-water deposits is relatively weak.This research not only enhances the understanding of deep-water depositional sequences but also provides a reference for studies on the evolution of deep-water deposition and its controlling factors in research areas with similar geological backgrounds worldwide.展开更多
Continental crust is the long-term achievements of Earth's evolution across billions of years.The continental rocks could have been modified by various types of geological processes,such as metamorphism,weathering...Continental crust is the long-term achievements of Earth's evolution across billions of years.The continental rocks could have been modified by various types of geological processes,such as metamorphism,weathering,and reworking.Therefore,physical or chemical properties of rocks through time record the composite effects of geological,biological,hydrological,and climatological processes.Temporal variations in these time series datasets could provide important clues for understanding the co-evolution of different layers on Earth.However,deciphering Earth's evolution in deep time is challenged by incompleteness,singularity,and intermittence of geological records associated with extreme geological events,hindering a rigorous assessment of the underlying coupling mechanisms.Here,we applied the recently developed local singularity analysis and wavelet analysis method to deep-time U-Pb age spectra and sedimentary abundance record across the past 3.5 Gyrs.Standard cross-correlation analysis suggests that the singularity records of marine sediment accumulations and magmatism intensity at continental margin are correlated negatively(R^(2)=0.8),with a delay of~100 Myr.Specifically,wavelet coherence analysis suggests a~500-800 Myr cycle of correlation between two records,implying a coupling between the major downward processes(subduction and recycling sediments)and upward processes(magmatic events)related to the aggregation and segregation of supercontinents.The results clearly reveal the long-term cyclic feedback mechanism between sediment accumulation and magmatism intensity through aggregation of supercontinents.展开更多
Due to the lack of the three-dimensional structure of the Zhaoji Salt Basin,the salt mining enterprises have obvious clustering when choosing sites.Production capacity declines rapidly as mining deepens,and the enterp...Due to the lack of the three-dimensional structure of the Zhaoji Salt Basin,the salt mining enterprises have obvious clustering when choosing sites.Production capacity declines rapidly as mining deepens,and the enterprises are entering a stage of stagnation in production.In this study,a dense seismic array of 125 short-period stations was deployed around the core mining area and its vicinity of the salt mine industry,we used the ambient noise tomography(ANT)method to image the three-dimensional shear wave velocity structure at the depth shallower than 3 km.The results indicate:(1)The overall shear wave velocity in the study area is relatively lower,ranging from 0.8 to 1.8 km/s,which could be related to the loose and thick deposition of the Zhaoji sub-depression.(2)The three-dimensional shear wave velocity structure reveals that the sedimentary thickness of the Zhaoji sub-depression is deeper in the southeast and shallower in the northwest,with the sedimentary center located around Heping Town and Dahuangzhuang Town.(3)The Zhaoji salt mine is a low-velocity anomalous zone in the shear wave velocity structure with an inverse‘C'character spreading along Nanchenji Town and Zhaoji Town,with a depth ranging from approximately 1.2 to 2.8 km,it may be caused by the development of rock fissures due to water extraction and injection.The surrounding rock exhibits relatively high velocity,which reflects the morphological characteristics of the Zhaoji Salt Basin.The three-dimensional shear wave velocity model obtained in this study provides scientific guidance for the industrial exploitation of the Zhaoji salt mine and reference for salt exploration of the Hongze Salt Basin.It also provides an important basis for the seismic risk assessment of the salt basins.Simultaneously,it holds significant implications for exploring the application of ambient noise tomography method in spatial detection of salt mine belt.展开更多
The Central Yunnan Basin(CYB)that tectonically located on the southwest margin of the Yangtze Block and to the eastern segment of the Paleo-Tethys tectonic domain,is a typical‘red bed'sedimentary basin formed sin...The Central Yunnan Basin(CYB)that tectonically located on the southwest margin of the Yangtze Block and to the eastern segment of the Paleo-Tethys tectonic domain,is a typical‘red bed'sedimentary basin formed since Late Triassic.The CYB is composed of mega-thick fluvial and lacustrine facies successions.However,the tectonic evolution and sedimentary provenance studies on this basin are scarce.In this study,we report new detrital zircon ages of four sandstones from the Lower Jurassic Fengjiahe Formation(FJF),including four major clusters of 2060-1810,870-760,485-430,and 280-254 Ma,with sporadic Archean,Cambrian,and Triassic ages.We interpret that the Archaean and Proterozoic zircons were mainly derived from the western Yangtze Block,which may recycle from the Jiangnan Orogen,the Cathaysia Block and the Proterozoic igneous rocks.Ordovician and Silurian zircons were probably from the Ailaoshan orogenic belt,and the Lancang Group in western Yunnan,as well as the Yangtze,Cathaysia and Indosinian blocks.Permian zircons probably came from the Ailaoshan orogenic belt and the Emeishan basalt.The youngest zircon age of~212.9 Ma indicates that the depositional age of the FJF is younger than the Norian stage.We also proposed a geodynamic model of the CYB and the Ailaoshan orogenic belt during the Mesozoic.The Simao Block to the west of the CYB constituted the Ailaoshan orogenic belt and collaged with the Yangtze Block during the Early Triassic,provided sedimentary provenance to the CYB.The Changning-Menglian zone that composed of the Baoshan and the Simao Blocks,uplifted in the Late Triassic and provided provenance to the CYB.Collapse of the Ailaoshan orogenic belt in Late Triassic probably provided channel for source materials that transported from the Lincang granites to the CYB.We propose a transtensional tectonic setting of the central Yunnan during the Early Jurassic,after a short collision during the Indosinian Movement in the Late Triassic.展开更多
Understanding the mechanical behavior and failure characteristics of anisotropic sedimentary rocks under true-triaxial in-situ stress conditions is critical in understanding and mitigating damaging formation slippage ...Understanding the mechanical behavior and failure characteristics of anisotropic sedimentary rocks under true-triaxial in-situ stress conditions is critical in understanding and mitigating damaging formation slippage in subsurface reservoirs and containment structures.In particular,threshold conditions where structure dominates over intact failure remain undefined.By conducting systematic true-triaxial compression tests,we followed the evolution of deformation and failure in sedimentary rocks across a documented spectrum of lithological and structural characteristics in order to quantify and then classify this cross-impact.The failure features were characterized using acoustic emission(AE)monitoring,optical imaging,X-ray CT scans,and thin-section analysis.We characterized structural and deformational anisotropies in order to define the risk of structurally controlled slip failure.We identified three deformational and failure modes dominated by(Ⅰ)purely stress-controlled failure,(Ⅱ)mixed stress--structure-controlled failure,and(Ⅲ)purely structurally controlled failure.As structural overprinting increased,failure mechanisms were found to shift progressively from Type Ⅰ to Ⅲ,thereby progressively capturing inherent rock anisotropy and complex fabric as well as ductile failure.This transition was characterized in terms of two parameters that alternately characterize structural(α)and deformational anisotropies(β)of rocks with these related to key visual,mechanical,and acoustic(AE)indicators.The greater the α(α>2),the higher the β(β>0),the more likely the transition from brittle failure to structurally controlled ductile shear reactivation along the bedding.展开更多
The relationship between marine transgression and the distribution of lacustrine organic matter has restricted shale oil and gas exploration for decades.In this study,the research objective is to analyze the sedimenta...The relationship between marine transgression and the distribution of lacustrine organic matter has restricted shale oil and gas exploration for decades.In this study,the research objective is to analyze the sedimentary environment and evaluate its influence on organic matter in transgressive lacustrine shale.The study uses various analyses including total organic carbon(TOC),Rock-Eval pyrolysis,gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS),trace element and isotope analysis.Finally,the study proposes an enrichment model for organic matter.The lacustrine shale of the second member of the Funing Formation(E_(1)f^(2))is divided into three sequences.The results indicate that the depositional environment of the organic matter during this period was an arid and humid,reduced,closed,rift lake basin.In the first sequence,high salinity resulted from increased evaporation,leading to low primary biological productivity.At this time,the lake basin belonged to a salinized closed lake basin.Intermittent transgressions began in the second sequence,with the deep lake area still being dominated by a reducing environment.The third sequence saw the environment evolve into a closed lake basin characterized by a warm and humid freshwater environment with high primary productivity.Marine transgressions introduce a substantial amount of marine plankton,nutrient elements,as well as more CO_(2) and CO_(3)^(2−)into the lake,leading to increased primary productivity.The sedimentary model for transgressive lacustrine source rocks proposed here serves as an example for similar transgressive lake basins.展开更多
Although significant progress has been made in micromechanical characterization and upscaling of homogeneous materials,systematic investigations into deposition-controlled micro–macro rheological relationships in het...Although significant progress has been made in micromechanical characterization and upscaling of homogeneous materials,systematic investigations into deposition-controlled micro–macro rheological relationships in heterogeneous sedimentary soft rocks remain limited,particularly concerning timedependent viscous parameter upscaling.This study investigates six typical fluvial and lacustrine microfacies from the Ordos Basin,China,including riverbed lag,natural levee,floodplain lake,point bar,sheet sand,and shallow lake mud.Mineral composition and microstructure are characterized,and nanoindentation creep tests quantify viscoelastic properties.A micro–macro upscaling method that transforms the time-domain Burger model into the frequency domain and utilizes three traditional homogenization schemes:dilute approximation,Mori-Tanaka,and self-consistent methods,for comparative estimation of macroscopic rheological parameters is proposed.Microstructural analysis demonstrates distinct fabric patterns controlled by depositional energy.Floodplain lake and sheet sand microfacies show superior rheological stability due to dense quartz skeletons,whereas riverbed lag and shallow lake mud perform poorly,caused by skeleton relaxation and clay-dominated slip,respectively.The point bar microfacies exhibits a“rigid-soft hybrid”behavior,with high long-term stability but reduced transient stability.Comparatively,the frequency-domain upscaling framework developed in this study,incorporating the Mori-Tanaka scheme,demonstrates satisfactory agreement with experimental data,validating its capability to predict macroscopic viscoelastic properties from microstructural features.展开更多
Shale oil resources are abundant on Earth,of which hybrid sedimentary shale(HSS)oil is an important component,including high and medium-low organic matter content(TOC).Oil content,especially the oiliness gradation,is ...Shale oil resources are abundant on Earth,of which hybrid sedimentary shale(HSS)oil is an important component,including high and medium-low organic matter content(TOC).Oil content,especially the oiliness gradation,is a key parameter for shale oil evaluation and numerous studies had been conducted.However,most studies concentrated on the HSS with high TOC,making oil content evaluation of the HSS with medium-low TOC challenging.The Paleocene Shahejie Formation(E2s)shale in Dongpu Depression is a typical HSS with low-moderate TOC,showing great shale oil resource potential.Integrated geochemical characterization of 270 core samples were conducted and results show that,the E2s shale has fairgood hydrocarbon generation potential,with TOC ranging from 0.06%to 3.6%(Avg.0.86%)andⅡ1-Ⅱ2 kerogen type in thermally mature.The hydrocarbon generation potential decreases with kerogen types changing from type I toⅢ,but S1C and the oil saturation index(OSI)(S1*100/TOC>100)increase from type I toⅡ1,and then decrease from typeⅡ2 toⅢ,indicating shale with typeⅡ2 kerogen have the greatest oil content.This is related to the diferences in hydrocarbon expulsion efciency caused by diferential hydrocarbon generation potential and pore-microfractures evolution among shales with diferent kerogen types.Signifcant oil micro-migration occurred in E2s shale,with micro-migration quantity(∆Q)ranging from-846 to 993 mg/g(Avg.-120 mg/g),and 90%and 10%shale exhibit hydrocarbon intra-micro-migration(∆Q<0)and extra-micro-migration(∆Q>0).The shale with typeⅡ2 kerogen has the greatest intra-micro-migration.Based on S1C,TOC and OSI values and their evolution pattern,shale oil resources were classifed into enriched,moderately enriched,less efcient and invalid resources,accounting for 11%,53%,16%and 21%respectively,with S1C thresholds of 3.5 and 0.5 mg/g,OSI threshold of 100 mg/g.Compared with previous grading criteria,the gradation criterion established in this study is relatively lower,which is mainly due to the lower TOC and clay mineral content in HSS.Enriched and moderately enriched resources are mainly shales with typeⅡ2 kerogen,followed by typeⅡ1 kerogen,and the E2s4 U and E2s3 L shale are the most favorable targets for further shale oil exploration.The established oiliness gradation criteria are applicable for the HSS with TOC in other parts of the world.展开更多
Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the m...Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the most challenging yet indispensable tasks,providing a crucial reference for infrastructure planning,design and construction.However,data obtained through the CPT/CPTu testing often exhibit significant variability,even at closely spaced test points.This variability is primarily attributed to the complex mineral compositions and sedimentary process of the Quaternary sediments.Problems induced by the scattering data include the difficulties in estimating the shear strength of the sediments and determining the appropriate bearing stratum for pile foundations.In this paper,the conventional interpretation methods of the CPT/CPTu data are enhanced with sedimentary facies knowledge.The geotechnical investigation mainly involves 42 CPTu tests(39 essential data sets available)and 4 boring samples.Sediment types are interpreted from the CPTu data and calibrated by the nearby boring samples.Sedimentary facies are derived from the interpreted sequence stratigraphy,for which the interpretation skills are summarized in the form of characteristic curves of the CPTu data.Scattering distribution of the sediment types and their mechanical parameters are well explained by the sedimentary facies.The sediments are then categorized into a few groups by their sedimentary facies,resulting in reduced uncertainties and scattering in terms of shear strength.Bearing stratum of pile foundations is also suggested based on the sedimentary regulations.展开更多
Rare earth elements were extracted using a sulfuric acid roasting-water leaching process.The effect of acid roasting on a new type of low-grade sedimentary rare earth ore found in Guizhou Province,China was analyzed u...Rare earth elements were extracted using a sulfuric acid roasting-water leaching process.The effect of acid roasting on a new type of low-grade sedimentary rare earth ore found in Guizhou Province,China was analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.A systematic study was conducted on process parameters such as amount of acid,roasting temperature,roasting time,water leaching temperature,and leaching time.The results reveal that the total recove ry of rare earth elements reaches 81.37%,which is 3.1 times higher than that achieved through direct acid leaching,under the optimal conditions.In addition,the leaching rate of heavy rare earth elements reaches 72.53%.Rare earth elements and some other valuable metals are transformed into soluble sulfate through the local decomposition of clay minerals under the action of the sulfuric acid attack.The dissolution rates of aluminum,iron,and titanium ions are 34.94%,17.05%,and 62.77%,respectively.The precipitation rate of Ti reaches 99%,and the loss of rare earth ions in the solution is less than 1%.Meanwhile,the results of a leaching kinetics analysis indicate that the leaching process of rare ions is controlled by diffusion.Precious metal ions such as iron and aluminum in the leaching solution can reduce the adsorption of rare earth ions by kaolinite.This study efficiently recovered rare earth ions under conditions of low calcination te mperature and direct water leaching,resulting in reduced energy consumption of the extraction process and acidity of the leaching solution.These findings provide a solid foundation for the further separation and extraction of rare earth ions.展开更多
Large basins are currently the global focus for geothermal development,with their hydrothermal system being controlled by a variety of factors,such as basement relief and fracture development.Donglihu is located at th...Large basins are currently the global focus for geothermal development,with their hydrothermal system being controlled by a variety of factors,such as basement relief and fracture development.Donglihu is located at the north of the Cangxian uplift in the North China Basin,the concentrated geothermal resource development zone in North China.This study systematically collects temperature logging data and long-term dynamic monitoring of water level and water quality as well as group well tracer test data carried out in this area in recent years,on the basis of which the hydrothermal controlling role of the deep hidden faults is systematically analyzed.The results show that the Cangdong fault communicates with different geothermal reservoirs in the shallow part and plays a specific role in the water-heat channel of the local area.As a result,the high-value area of the geothermal temperature gradient in the sedimentary layer of the Donglihu area is distributed around the Cangdong fault.The geothermal reservoir temperature of the Minghuazhen Formation within the influence of the fault is also significantly higher than the regional average,the hydraulic head of different geothermal reservoirs showing a consistent and synergistic trend.However,the water quality has been stable for many years without any apparent changes.This understanding has a particular significance for further deepening understanding of the geothermal genesis mechanism in sedimentary basins and guiding future geothermal exploration and development in the Donglihu area.展开更多
Sandy braided river deposits are widely preserved in ancient stratigraphic records and act as a significant type of hydrocarbon reservoir.Due to the frequent and rapid migration of channels within the riverbed,the sed...Sandy braided river deposits are widely preserved in ancient stratigraphic records and act as a significant type of hydrocarbon reservoir.Due to the frequent and rapid migration of channels within the riverbed,the sedimentary architecture is highly complex.In this paper,a flume experiment was conducted to reveal the detailed depositional process and establish a fine sedimentary architecture model for sandy braided rivers.The result showed that(1)Three types of braid channels,including the lateral migration channel,the confluence channel,and the deep incised channel,were recognized based on geometry,scale,distribution,and spatial patterns;they are interconnected,forming a complex channel network.(2)Braid channels were characterized by lateral migration,abandonment,filling,and chute cutoff.Lateral migration of channels shaped the braid bars and dominated the formation,growth,and reworking of braid bars.(3)Controlled by the fast and frequent variations of the braid channel network,braid bars were continuously formed,reworked,reshaped,and composited of multiple accretions with different types,orientations,scales,and preservation degrees.Symmetrical and asymmetrical braid bars pre-sented significantly different composition patterns.(4)Dominated by the continuous reworking of braid channels,temporary deposits were limited preserved,braid channel deposits account for 54.3 percent of the eventually preserved braided river deposits,and four types of amalgamate patterns were recognized.Braid bars were cut and limited preserved,only accounting for 45.7 percent of the eventually preserved braided river deposits.(5)During the experiment,only 28 percent of near-surface temporary deposits were eventually preserved in fragmented forms with the final experimental braided river;the shape,spatial patterns,and most of the deposits observed during the depositional process were largely reworked and poorly preserved.(6)The scale of eventually preserved braid bars and braid channels is significantly smaller than the temporary deposits from geomorphic observations.The aspect ratio of the eventually preserved braid bars and the width-to-depth ratio of the eventually preserved braid channel are also significantly different from that of the temporary ones measured from topography data.展开更多
The Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation in the Sichuan Basin harbors significant potential for shale gas harvesting.However,systematic disparities in mineral composition and reservoir architecture have been observed between...The Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation in the Sichuan Basin harbors significant potential for shale gas harvesting.However,systematic disparities in mineral composition and reservoir architecture have been observed between intra-and extra-trough reservoirs within the Deyang-Anyue Rift Trough.These variations were primarily determined by divergences in the sedimentary environments developed during the evolution of the rift trough,which were a main factor in fostering the heterogeneous distribution of shale gas enrichment found today.However,the genetic mechanisms that govern reservoir heterogeneity across distinct structural domains(intra-trough,trough margin,and extra-trough)remain poorly understood,particularly regarding the coupling relationships between depositional environments,reservoir characteristics,and gas-bearing properties.This study adopts a multidisciplinary approach to investigating this issue that integrates core analysis,well-log interpretations,and geochemical data.Through systematic comparisons conducted using X-ray diffraction mineralogy,organic carbon quantification,and spontaneous imbibition experiments,we characterize the mineral assemblages,organic geochemical signatures,and pore structures found across the three structural domains of the Deyang-Anyue Rift Trough.The key findings are as follows:(1)The depositional environment is the main influence on reservoir distribution and organic matter enrichment,with intra-trough shales exhibiting a higher abundance of organic matter than their trough-margin and extra-trough counterparts.(2)Enhanced brittleness in intra-trough zones correlates with the predominance of biogenic silica therein.(3)Synergistic organic-inorganic interactions govern pore system development.(4)Gas-bearing capacity is jointly determined by effective porosity and organic matter content.These findings establish the rift trough as a preferential exploration target,providing critical geological guidance for optimizing shale gas exploration strategies in the Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation.展开更多
Reef-bank reservoirs are an important target for petroleum exploration in marine carbonates and also an essential supplemental area for oil and gas production in China. Due to the diversity of reservoirs and the extre...Reef-bank reservoirs are an important target for petroleum exploration in marine carbonates and also an essential supplemental area for oil and gas production in China. Due to the diversity of reservoirs and the extreme heterogeneity of reef-banks, it is very difficult to discriminate the sedimentary facies and lithologies in reef-bank reservoirs using conventional well logs. The borehole image log provides clear identification of sedimentary structures and textures and is an ideal tool for discriminating sedimentary facies and lithologies. After examining a large number of borehole images and cores, we propose nine typical patterns for borehole image interpretation and a method that uses these patterns to discriminate sedimentary facies and lithologies in reeI^bank reservoirs automatically. We also develop software with user-friendly interface. The results of applications in reef-bank reservoirs in the middle Tarim Basin and northeast Sichuan have proved that the proposed method and the corresponding software are quite effective.展开更多
The fate of the terrestrial sediment supplied by rivers is a critical issue for understanding the patterns of Holocene environmental change on continental shelves. The East China Sea is a typical broad continental she...The fate of the terrestrial sediment supplied by rivers is a critical issue for understanding the patterns of Holocene environmental change on continental shelves. The East China Sea is a typical broad continental shelf with abundant sediment supply from large rivers. Here, a variety of sedimentary records were formed during the Holocene period. The sedimentary systems associated with these records have unique charac- teristics in terms of spatial distribution, material composition, deposition rate and the timing of deposition, which are related to active sediment transport processes induced by tides and waves, shelf circulations and sediment gravity flows. The sedimentary records thus formed are high resolution slices, i.e., each record has a temporal resolution of up to 10^-10-1 a, but only covers a limited part of the Holocene time. In terms of the spatial distribution, these records are scattered over a large area on the shelf. Further studies of these systems are required to understand the underlying process-product relationships. In particular, the mid- Holocene coastal deposits on the Jiangsu coast, the early to middle Holocene sequences of the Hangzhou Bay, as well as the Holocene mud deposits off the Zhejiang-Fujian coasts, should be investigated in terms of the material supply （from both seabed reworking during the sea level rise event and river discharges）, transport-accumulation processes, the sediment sequences and the future evolution of the sedimentary systems. Advanced numerical modeling techniques should be developed to meet the needs of these studies.展开更多
The Upper Triassic Xujiahe （须家河） Formation in the Sichuan （四川） Basin, Southwest China is distinctive for the basin-scale sand deposition. This relatively rare sedimentary phenomenon has not been well interpre...The Upper Triassic Xujiahe （须家河） Formation in the Sichuan （四川） Basin, Southwest China is distinctive for the basin-scale sand deposition. This relatively rare sedimentary phenomenon has not been well interpreted. Here we addressed this issue by discussing sedimentary framework and conceptual model. Analysis of sedimentary setting implied that the basin received transgression during the deposition. It had multiple provenance supplies and river networks, as being surrounded by old- lands in multiple directions including the north, east and south. Thus, the basin was generally charac-terized by coastal and widely open and shallow lacustrine deposition during the Late Triassic Xujiahe period. This is similar to the modern well-known Poyang （鄱阳） Lake. Therefore, we investigated the framework and conceptual model of the Sichuan Basin during the Xujiahe period with an analogue to the Poyang Lake. Results show that the conceptual model of the deposition can be divided into transgressive and regressive stages. The first, third and fifth mem- bers of the formation are in transgressive stage and the deposits are dominated by shore and shallow lacustrine mud. In contrast, the deposition is mainly of braided river channel sand deposits during the regressive stage, mainly including the second, fourth and sixth members of the formation. The sand deposited in almost the entire basin because of the lateral migration and forward moving of the cross networks of the braided rivers. The multiple alternations of short and rapid transgression and relatively long regression are beneficial to the basin-scale sand deposition. Thus, the main channel of the braided river and its extensional areas are favorable for the development of hydrocarbon reservoir. This provides practical significance to the reservoir evaluation and exploration. In addition, the results also justify the relatively distinctive sedimentary phenomenon in the study area and may also have im- plications for understanding the large-scale sand deposition elsewhere.展开更多
Based on detailed investigation of the modern sedimentation of the distributive fluvial system of Shule River and the data of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)aerial photography and satellite remote sensing,the sedimentary...Based on detailed investigation of the modern sedimentation of the distributive fluvial system of Shule River and the data of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)aerial photography and satellite remote sensing,the sedimentary characteristics and differences of distributive fluvial system in arid areas are analyzed.By comparing the changes in slope,river morphology and sedimentary characteristics in different sections from the apex to the toe,the distributive fluvial system of Shule River can be divided into three facies belts:"proximal","middle"and"distal".The proximal belt has the largest slope and strongest hydrodynamic condition,mainly appears as large-scale braided river deposits;the fluvial bars in this belt are mainly composed of gravels,the gravels have good roundness and certain directionality,and are medium-large boulders,with low sand content;the main microfacies in this belt are braided channel and flood plain.The middle belt with slope smaller than the proximal belt,is mainly composed of braided bifurcating river deposits.Due to branching and infiltration,this belt has weaker hydrodynamic conditions,so some of the distributive rivers dry up,appearing as ephemeral rivers.This belt has small lenticular sandbodies,fine to medium gravels,higher sand content,and mainly braided channel,flood plain and aeolian dune microfacies.The distal belt has the smallest slope and flat terrain,where the river begins to transform from braided river to meandering river,the sediment is mainly sand.Due to the influence of slope,this belt has weaker erosion toward source and stronger lateral erosion,and point bars developing around the edge of the active lobes.In this belt,the river is completely meandering,and the main microfacies are braided channel,meandering channel,flood plain,aeolian dune,lake and swamp.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42076220,42206234,42476228)the Laoshan Laboratory Science and Technology Innovation Project(Nos.LSKJ202203404,LSKJ202203401)+2 种基金the Laoshan Laboratory‘14th FiveYear Plan’Major Project(No.2021QNLM020001-1)the Project of China Geological Survey(Nos.DD20230317,DD20230410,DD20190818,DD20191032,DD20160152)the Asia Cooperation Foundation‘China-Pakistan Oil and Gas Resource Potential Assessment and Capacity Training’。
文摘Recent advances in earth science and exploration have made deepwater channel-levee systems a research focus.We collected and analyzed over 10000 km of two-dimensional multichannel seismic data from the offshore Indus Basin to identify channellevee systems at various hierarchical levels depending on their seismic reflection characteristics.Seismic facies analysis was integrated with well data to map the spatial distribution of channel-levee systems in the offshore Indus Basin across various geological periods,and the factors influencing their development were discussed.These systems within the basin were identified using a developed,refined three-tier classification method.The first-order system consists of multiple spatially stacked complexes,the second-order system continuously developed multistage channel-levee bodies,and the third-order system represents the smallest identifiable sedimentary units on seismic profiles.Our findings demonstrate the evolution of the offshore Indus Basin from a single-stage channel with lateral migration to multistage vertical channel stacking from the Miocene to the Pleistocene.Tectonic activities exert their effect on channel-levee systems through their influence on the relative sea level.They also trigger volcanic or seismic events and affect siliciclastic supply.Warm and humid climate conditions form large river systems,which aid in the transport of terrestrial debris to the basin margin.Most channel-levee systems are assumed to have formed during low sea-level periods.This study offers new insights into the formation and evolution of turbidite sedimentary systems in the offshore Indus Basin and presents a practical classification method for comprehending gravity-flow sedimentary configurations and deepwater hydrocarbon exploration.
基金the Science and Technology Innovation Project of the Laoshan Laboratory (No. LSKJ202203402)the Major Research Project on the Tethys Geodynamic System from the National Science Foundation of China (No. 92055204)。
文摘Fluvial systems play a crucial role in coastal and riverine ecosystems, making it essential to understand their responses to sea level changes for preserving biodiversity and managing natural resources. The evolution of the modern Indus River Delta offers a rare opportunity to study the interplay between sea level fluctuations, tectonism, sediment supply, and the corresponding fluvial responses. This study employs the ‘SedSim' stratigraphic forward model to simulate the delta's evolution from 200 kyr to the next5 kyr, drawing on data from field observations, Landsat imagery, digital elevation models, and previous studies. The model consists of 205 layers, each representing a 1-kyr time step, covering the last two glacial-interglacial cycles. Between 200 kyr and 130 kyr, during a lowstand period, sedimentation on the delta plain continued due to partial flow from the Indus River. During the last interglacial(130–60 kyr), rising sea levels led to peak sediment deposition, characteristic of a highstand phase. From 60 kyr to 18 kyr, sea levels dropped to their lowest during the Last Glacial Maximum(LGM), resulting in extensive erosion and minimal deposition on the delta plain. From 18 kyr to the present, rapidly rising sea levels, coupled with intensified monsoon activity, increased sedimentation rates and triggered avulsion and aggradation processes. The model accurately predicted depositional thickness across the delta plain, indicating a maximum of ca. 200 m at the shoreline platform, ca. 175 m in the northeastern delta, and ca. 100 m in the central delta. The study underscores the delta's vulnerability to future sea level rise, which–at a projected rate of 1 m/kyr–could significantly influence the densely populated, low-lying delta plain. These findings offer valuable insights into the geomorphic evolution of the Indus Delta and emphasize the socioeconomic implications of sea level change, underscoring the importance of proactive management and adaptation strategies.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Nos.42230303,42430305 and 42302236Graduate Innovation Fund of Jilin University Number:2024CX109.
文摘Since the Paleozoic,the tectonic evolution of northeastern Eurasia has been primarily influenced by the Paleo-Asian Ocean and the Paleo-Pacific tectonic domains.However,the spatial and temporal frameworks,as well as the timing of the tectonic transition between these two oceanic domains,remain unclear.For addressing these issues,we present petrological,geochronological,and geochemical data for andesite and sandstone samples from the Seluohe Group along the Jilin-Yanji Suture between the Jiamusi-Khanka Block and the North China Craton.The geochemical results indicate that the andesite sample is high-Mg andesite.Its magma source was generated by the metasomatized mantle wedge influenced by fluids derived from the subducted slab in a continental island arc setting.The high-Mg andesite gives the crystallization ages of Early Triassic(249±3 Ma).The sandstone is immature greywacke with a maximum depositional age of Early Triassic(247±1 Ma),and its sediments primarily originate from concurrent magmatic rocks within a juvenile continental arc.Based on our new findings,we propose that the Seluohe Group represents an Early Triassic volcanic-sedimentary association with continental island arc characteristics associated with the southwestward subduction of the Heilongjiang Ocean.We identified a sedimentary basin intimately associated with one or more continental arcs along the northeastern edge of the North China Craton.We suggest that the southwestward subduction of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Ocean in the Early Mesozoic accounts for this continental arc setting.There is a distinct temporal gap between the closure of the Paleo-Asian Ocean(ca.260 Ma)and the onset of Paleo-Pacific plate subduction(234–220 Ma),which is essentially coeval with the southwestward subduction of the Jilin-Heilongjiang Ocean between 255 Ma and 239 Ma.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42077410 and 41872112).We acknowledge the insights and efforts of journal editor(Jie Hao)and three anonymous reviewers that improved the quality of the manuscript.
文摘The study of sequence stratigraphy often focuses on shallow marine and shelf-edge regions,while research on deep-sea stratigraphic sequences remains relatively weak.This study,based on highresolution 3D seismic data and drilling information,utilized sequence stratigraphy and seismic sedimentology as guidelines,and employed seismic interpretation methods to performed a division of deepsea stratigraphic sequences within the Romney 3D seismic survey area in the deep-water Taranaki Basin,New Zealand.Furthermore,it analyzed the characteristics of typical depositional systems and their associated controlling factors.The findings are as follows:(1)Based on seismic reflection termination relationships and seismic facies characteristics,four second-order sequence boundaries and nine thirdorder sequence boundaries were identified,resulting in the delineation of three second-order sequences and twelve third-order sequences in the basin.(2)Five seismic facies were recognized,corresponding to five typical sedimentary bodies:mass transport deposits(MTDs),deep-water channel,levee deposits,deltaic deposits,and pelagic deposits.However,due to the relatively thin sedimentary thickness of carbonate sediments,the seismic facies characteristics of carbonate sediments cannot be discerned in seismic data,but can be identified based on well data.Deltaic sediments mainly developed during the rift stage of the basin,while carbonate sediments formed during the transition from a passive to an active margin.Deep-water channel and levee deposits and MTDs emerged during the active margin stage,while pelagic deposits are ubiquitous in marine environments.(3)The uplift of New Zealand's interior and climate-driven erosion caused the resurgence of clastic sediments,which began to be transported to the deep sea,the seafloor topography would directly affect the movement path of sediment gravity flow,and sediment supply can affect the development and evolution of sedimentary systems.(4)Event deposits boundaries,such as erosional scour surfaces formed by channels and unconformities created by MTDs,can serve as boundaries for the division of deep-water stratigraphic sequences.This study proposes a method for delineating deep-water stratigraphic sequences using event deposits,particularly suitable under conditions where the influence of relative sea-level changes on deep-water deposits is relatively weak.This research not only enhances the understanding of deep-water depositional sequences but also provides a reference for studies on the evolution of deep-water deposition and its controlling factors in research areas with similar geological backgrounds worldwide.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42050103)。
文摘Continental crust is the long-term achievements of Earth's evolution across billions of years.The continental rocks could have been modified by various types of geological processes,such as metamorphism,weathering,and reworking.Therefore,physical or chemical properties of rocks through time record the composite effects of geological,biological,hydrological,and climatological processes.Temporal variations in these time series datasets could provide important clues for understanding the co-evolution of different layers on Earth.However,deciphering Earth's evolution in deep time is challenged by incompleteness,singularity,and intermittence of geological records associated with extreme geological events,hindering a rigorous assessment of the underlying coupling mechanisms.Here,we applied the recently developed local singularity analysis and wavelet analysis method to deep-time U-Pb age spectra and sedimentary abundance record across the past 3.5 Gyrs.Standard cross-correlation analysis suggests that the singularity records of marine sediment accumulations and magmatism intensity at continental margin are correlated negatively(R^(2)=0.8),with a delay of~100 Myr.Specifically,wavelet coherence analysis suggests a~500-800 Myr cycle of correlation between two records,implying a coupling between the major downward processes(subduction and recycling sediments)and upward processes(magmatic events)related to the aggregation and segregation of supercontinents.The results clearly reveal the long-term cyclic feedback mechanism between sediment accumulation and magmatism intensity through aggregation of supercontinents.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFC3012902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42074070)supported by the Huai’an Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction Service Center“Salt Cavern Exploration Project”(No.HAZC-2021050155-001)。
文摘Due to the lack of the three-dimensional structure of the Zhaoji Salt Basin,the salt mining enterprises have obvious clustering when choosing sites.Production capacity declines rapidly as mining deepens,and the enterprises are entering a stage of stagnation in production.In this study,a dense seismic array of 125 short-period stations was deployed around the core mining area and its vicinity of the salt mine industry,we used the ambient noise tomography(ANT)method to image the three-dimensional shear wave velocity structure at the depth shallower than 3 km.The results indicate:(1)The overall shear wave velocity in the study area is relatively lower,ranging from 0.8 to 1.8 km/s,which could be related to the loose and thick deposition of the Zhaoji sub-depression.(2)The three-dimensional shear wave velocity structure reveals that the sedimentary thickness of the Zhaoji sub-depression is deeper in the southeast and shallower in the northwest,with the sedimentary center located around Heping Town and Dahuangzhuang Town.(3)The Zhaoji salt mine is a low-velocity anomalous zone in the shear wave velocity structure with an inverse‘C'character spreading along Nanchenji Town and Zhaoji Town,with a depth ranging from approximately 1.2 to 2.8 km,it may be caused by the development of rock fissures due to water extraction and injection.The surrounding rock exhibits relatively high velocity,which reflects the morphological characteristics of the Zhaoji Salt Basin.The three-dimensional shear wave velocity model obtained in this study provides scientific guidance for the industrial exploitation of the Zhaoji salt mine and reference for salt exploration of the Hongze Salt Basin.It also provides an important basis for the seismic risk assessment of the salt basins.Simultaneously,it holds significant implications for exploring the application of ambient noise tomography method in spatial detection of salt mine belt.
基金supported by the Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics,Northwest University,China(No.16LCD06)the Basic Research Program from Department of Science and Technology Yunnan Province(No.202101AU070132)+1 种基金Jun Wang was also supported by the‘Double Top’Construction Projects(No.C176220100135)at Yunnan Universitysupported by the open fund from the Key Laboratory of Deep-Earth Dynamics of the Ministry of Natural Resources,Institute of Geology,Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences,Beijing,10037,China(No.J1901)。
文摘The Central Yunnan Basin(CYB)that tectonically located on the southwest margin of the Yangtze Block and to the eastern segment of the Paleo-Tethys tectonic domain,is a typical‘red bed'sedimentary basin formed since Late Triassic.The CYB is composed of mega-thick fluvial and lacustrine facies successions.However,the tectonic evolution and sedimentary provenance studies on this basin are scarce.In this study,we report new detrital zircon ages of four sandstones from the Lower Jurassic Fengjiahe Formation(FJF),including four major clusters of 2060-1810,870-760,485-430,and 280-254 Ma,with sporadic Archean,Cambrian,and Triassic ages.We interpret that the Archaean and Proterozoic zircons were mainly derived from the western Yangtze Block,which may recycle from the Jiangnan Orogen,the Cathaysia Block and the Proterozoic igneous rocks.Ordovician and Silurian zircons were probably from the Ailaoshan orogenic belt,and the Lancang Group in western Yunnan,as well as the Yangtze,Cathaysia and Indosinian blocks.Permian zircons probably came from the Ailaoshan orogenic belt and the Emeishan basalt.The youngest zircon age of~212.9 Ma indicates that the depositional age of the FJF is younger than the Norian stage.We also proposed a geodynamic model of the CYB and the Ailaoshan orogenic belt during the Mesozoic.The Simao Block to the west of the CYB constituted the Ailaoshan orogenic belt and collaged with the Yangtze Block during the Early Triassic,provided sedimentary provenance to the CYB.The Changning-Menglian zone that composed of the Baoshan and the Simao Blocks,uplifted in the Late Triassic and provided provenance to the CYB.Collapse of the Ailaoshan orogenic belt in Late Triassic probably provided channel for source materials that transported from the Lincang granites to the CYB.We propose a transtensional tectonic setting of the central Yunnan during the Early Jurassic,after a short collision during the Indosinian Movement in the Late Triassic.
基金funded by the joint fund of the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YF C2902101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52374084)+2 种基金Open Foundation of National Energy Shale Gas R&D(Experiment)Center(2022-KFKT-12)the 111 Project(B17009)support from the G.Albert Shoemaker endowment。
文摘Understanding the mechanical behavior and failure characteristics of anisotropic sedimentary rocks under true-triaxial in-situ stress conditions is critical in understanding and mitigating damaging formation slippage in subsurface reservoirs and containment structures.In particular,threshold conditions where structure dominates over intact failure remain undefined.By conducting systematic true-triaxial compression tests,we followed the evolution of deformation and failure in sedimentary rocks across a documented spectrum of lithological and structural characteristics in order to quantify and then classify this cross-impact.The failure features were characterized using acoustic emission(AE)monitoring,optical imaging,X-ray CT scans,and thin-section analysis.We characterized structural and deformational anisotropies in order to define the risk of structurally controlled slip failure.We identified three deformational and failure modes dominated by(Ⅰ)purely stress-controlled failure,(Ⅱ)mixed stress--structure-controlled failure,and(Ⅲ)purely structurally controlled failure.As structural overprinting increased,failure mechanisms were found to shift progressively from Type Ⅰ to Ⅲ,thereby progressively capturing inherent rock anisotropy and complex fabric as well as ductile failure.This transition was characterized in terms of two parameters that alternately characterize structural(α)and deformational anisotropies(β)of rocks with these related to key visual,mechanical,and acoustic(AE)indicators.The greater the α(α>2),the higher the β(β>0),the more likely the transition from brittle failure to structurally controlled ductile shear reactivation along the bedding.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42072150)and we thank the sponsors of these projects.
文摘The relationship between marine transgression and the distribution of lacustrine organic matter has restricted shale oil and gas exploration for decades.In this study,the research objective is to analyze the sedimentary environment and evaluate its influence on organic matter in transgressive lacustrine shale.The study uses various analyses including total organic carbon(TOC),Rock-Eval pyrolysis,gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS),trace element and isotope analysis.Finally,the study proposes an enrichment model for organic matter.The lacustrine shale of the second member of the Funing Formation(E_(1)f^(2))is divided into three sequences.The results indicate that the depositional environment of the organic matter during this period was an arid and humid,reduced,closed,rift lake basin.In the first sequence,high salinity resulted from increased evaporation,leading to low primary biological productivity.At this time,the lake basin belonged to a salinized closed lake basin.Intermittent transgressions began in the second sequence,with the deep lake area still being dominated by a reducing environment.The third sequence saw the environment evolve into a closed lake basin characterized by a warm and humid freshwater environment with high primary productivity.Marine transgressions introduce a substantial amount of marine plankton,nutrient elements,as well as more CO_(2) and CO_(3)^(2−)into the lake,leading to increased primary productivity.The sedimentary model for transgressive lacustrine source rocks proposed here serves as an example for similar transgressive lake basins.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42472334)DeepEarth Probe and Mineral Resources Exploration-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD1004208)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2025M771774)。
文摘Although significant progress has been made in micromechanical characterization and upscaling of homogeneous materials,systematic investigations into deposition-controlled micro–macro rheological relationships in heterogeneous sedimentary soft rocks remain limited,particularly concerning timedependent viscous parameter upscaling.This study investigates six typical fluvial and lacustrine microfacies from the Ordos Basin,China,including riverbed lag,natural levee,floodplain lake,point bar,sheet sand,and shallow lake mud.Mineral composition and microstructure are characterized,and nanoindentation creep tests quantify viscoelastic properties.A micro–macro upscaling method that transforms the time-domain Burger model into the frequency domain and utilizes three traditional homogenization schemes:dilute approximation,Mori-Tanaka,and self-consistent methods,for comparative estimation of macroscopic rheological parameters is proposed.Microstructural analysis demonstrates distinct fabric patterns controlled by depositional energy.Floodplain lake and sheet sand microfacies show superior rheological stability due to dense quartz skeletons,whereas riverbed lag and shallow lake mud perform poorly,caused by skeleton relaxation and clay-dominated slip,respectively.The point bar microfacies exhibits a“rigid-soft hybrid”behavior,with high long-term stability but reduced transient stability.Comparatively,the frequency-domain upscaling framework developed in this study,incorporating the Mori-Tanaka scheme,demonstrates satisfactory agreement with experimental data,validating its capability to predict macroscopic viscoelastic properties from microstructural features.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24B6002,42202133,U22B6004)CNPC Innovation Fund(2022DQ02-0106)+5 种基金Key Laboratory of Tectonics and Petroleum Resources of the Ministry of Education(TPR-2023-05)major science and technology projects of CNPC during the"14th five-year plan"(2021DJ0101)National Natural Science Foundation of China(41872148,42072174,42130803)Strategic Cooperation Technology Projects of the CNPC and CUPB(ZLZX2020-01-05)Sinopec Zhongyuan Oilfeld and CUPB Cooperation Project(31300027-23-ZC0613-0013)AAPG Foundation Grantsin-Aid Program(22272306).
文摘Shale oil resources are abundant on Earth,of which hybrid sedimentary shale(HSS)oil is an important component,including high and medium-low organic matter content(TOC).Oil content,especially the oiliness gradation,is a key parameter for shale oil evaluation and numerous studies had been conducted.However,most studies concentrated on the HSS with high TOC,making oil content evaluation of the HSS with medium-low TOC challenging.The Paleocene Shahejie Formation(E2s)shale in Dongpu Depression is a typical HSS with low-moderate TOC,showing great shale oil resource potential.Integrated geochemical characterization of 270 core samples were conducted and results show that,the E2s shale has fairgood hydrocarbon generation potential,with TOC ranging from 0.06%to 3.6%(Avg.0.86%)andⅡ1-Ⅱ2 kerogen type in thermally mature.The hydrocarbon generation potential decreases with kerogen types changing from type I toⅢ,but S1C and the oil saturation index(OSI)(S1*100/TOC>100)increase from type I toⅡ1,and then decrease from typeⅡ2 toⅢ,indicating shale with typeⅡ2 kerogen have the greatest oil content.This is related to the diferences in hydrocarbon expulsion efciency caused by diferential hydrocarbon generation potential and pore-microfractures evolution among shales with diferent kerogen types.Signifcant oil micro-migration occurred in E2s shale,with micro-migration quantity(∆Q)ranging from-846 to 993 mg/g(Avg.-120 mg/g),and 90%and 10%shale exhibit hydrocarbon intra-micro-migration(∆Q<0)and extra-micro-migration(∆Q>0).The shale with typeⅡ2 kerogen has the greatest intra-micro-migration.Based on S1C,TOC and OSI values and their evolution pattern,shale oil resources were classifed into enriched,moderately enriched,less efcient and invalid resources,accounting for 11%,53%,16%and 21%respectively,with S1C thresholds of 3.5 and 0.5 mg/g,OSI threshold of 100 mg/g.Compared with previous grading criteria,the gradation criterion established in this study is relatively lower,which is mainly due to the lower TOC and clay mineral content in HSS.Enriched and moderately enriched resources are mainly shales with typeⅡ2 kerogen,followed by typeⅡ1 kerogen,and the E2s4 U and E2s3 L shale are the most favorable targets for further shale oil exploration.The established oiliness gradation criteria are applicable for the HSS with TOC in other parts of the world.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42272328 and 52108356).
文摘Cone penetration testing(CPT)and its variant with pore pressure measurements(CPTu)are versatile tools that have been traditionally used for in situ geotechnical site investigations.These investigations are among the most challenging yet indispensable tasks,providing a crucial reference for infrastructure planning,design and construction.However,data obtained through the CPT/CPTu testing often exhibit significant variability,even at closely spaced test points.This variability is primarily attributed to the complex mineral compositions and sedimentary process of the Quaternary sediments.Problems induced by the scattering data include the difficulties in estimating the shear strength of the sediments and determining the appropriate bearing stratum for pile foundations.In this paper,the conventional interpretation methods of the CPT/CPTu data are enhanced with sedimentary facies knowledge.The geotechnical investigation mainly involves 42 CPTu tests(39 essential data sets available)and 4 boring samples.Sediment types are interpreted from the CPTu data and calibrated by the nearby boring samples.Sedimentary facies are derived from the interpreted sequence stratigraphy,for which the interpretation skills are summarized in the form of characteristic curves of the CPTu data.Scattering distribution of the sediment types and their mechanical parameters are well explained by the sedimentary facies.The sediments are then categorized into a few groups by their sedimentary facies,resulting in reduced uncertainties and scattering in terms of shear strength.Bearing stratum of pile foundations is also suggested based on the sedimentary regulations.
基金supported by the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Program ([2022]ZD006)。
文摘Rare earth elements were extracted using a sulfuric acid roasting-water leaching process.The effect of acid roasting on a new type of low-grade sedimentary rare earth ore found in Guizhou Province,China was analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.A systematic study was conducted on process parameters such as amount of acid,roasting temperature,roasting time,water leaching temperature,and leaching time.The results reveal that the total recove ry of rare earth elements reaches 81.37%,which is 3.1 times higher than that achieved through direct acid leaching,under the optimal conditions.In addition,the leaching rate of heavy rare earth elements reaches 72.53%.Rare earth elements and some other valuable metals are transformed into soluble sulfate through the local decomposition of clay minerals under the action of the sulfuric acid attack.The dissolution rates of aluminum,iron,and titanium ions are 34.94%,17.05%,and 62.77%,respectively.The precipitation rate of Ti reaches 99%,and the loss of rare earth ions in the solution is less than 1%.Meanwhile,the results of a leaching kinetics analysis indicate that the leaching process of rare ions is controlled by diffusion.Precious metal ions such as iron and aluminum in the leaching solution can reduce the adsorption of rare earth ions by kaolinite.This study efficiently recovered rare earth ions under conditions of low calcination te mperature and direct water leaching,resulting in reduced energy consumption of the extraction process and acidity of the leaching solution.These findings provide a solid foundation for the further separation and extraction of rare earth ions.
基金funded by Public Interest Monitoring Project(No.XCSD-2024-317)of the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources。
文摘Large basins are currently the global focus for geothermal development,with their hydrothermal system being controlled by a variety of factors,such as basement relief and fracture development.Donglihu is located at the north of the Cangxian uplift in the North China Basin,the concentrated geothermal resource development zone in North China.This study systematically collects temperature logging data and long-term dynamic monitoring of water level and water quality as well as group well tracer test data carried out in this area in recent years,on the basis of which the hydrothermal controlling role of the deep hidden faults is systematically analyzed.The results show that the Cangdong fault communicates with different geothermal reservoirs in the shallow part and plays a specific role in the water-heat channel of the local area.As a result,the high-value area of the geothermal temperature gradient in the sedimentary layer of the Donglihu area is distributed around the Cangdong fault.The geothermal reservoir temperature of the Minghuazhen Formation within the influence of the fault is also significantly higher than the regional average,the hydraulic head of different geothermal reservoirs showing a consistent and synergistic trend.However,the water quality has been stable for many years without any apparent changes.This understanding has a particular significance for further deepening understanding of the geothermal genesis mechanism in sedimentary basins and guiding future geothermal exploration and development in the Donglihu area.
基金funded by two projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41802123,42130813).
文摘Sandy braided river deposits are widely preserved in ancient stratigraphic records and act as a significant type of hydrocarbon reservoir.Due to the frequent and rapid migration of channels within the riverbed,the sedimentary architecture is highly complex.In this paper,a flume experiment was conducted to reveal the detailed depositional process and establish a fine sedimentary architecture model for sandy braided rivers.The result showed that(1)Three types of braid channels,including the lateral migration channel,the confluence channel,and the deep incised channel,were recognized based on geometry,scale,distribution,and spatial patterns;they are interconnected,forming a complex channel network.(2)Braid channels were characterized by lateral migration,abandonment,filling,and chute cutoff.Lateral migration of channels shaped the braid bars and dominated the formation,growth,and reworking of braid bars.(3)Controlled by the fast and frequent variations of the braid channel network,braid bars were continuously formed,reworked,reshaped,and composited of multiple accretions with different types,orientations,scales,and preservation degrees.Symmetrical and asymmetrical braid bars pre-sented significantly different composition patterns.(4)Dominated by the continuous reworking of braid channels,temporary deposits were limited preserved,braid channel deposits account for 54.3 percent of the eventually preserved braided river deposits,and four types of amalgamate patterns were recognized.Braid bars were cut and limited preserved,only accounting for 45.7 percent of the eventually preserved braided river deposits.(5)During the experiment,only 28 percent of near-surface temporary deposits were eventually preserved in fragmented forms with the final experimental braided river;the shape,spatial patterns,and most of the deposits observed during the depositional process were largely reworked and poorly preserved.(6)The scale of eventually preserved braid bars and braid channels is significantly smaller than the temporary deposits from geomorphic observations.The aspect ratio of the eventually preserved braid bars and the width-to-depth ratio of the eventually preserved braid channel are also significantly different from that of the temporary ones measured from topography data.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.24A20592).
文摘The Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation in the Sichuan Basin harbors significant potential for shale gas harvesting.However,systematic disparities in mineral composition and reservoir architecture have been observed between intra-and extra-trough reservoirs within the Deyang-Anyue Rift Trough.These variations were primarily determined by divergences in the sedimentary environments developed during the evolution of the rift trough,which were a main factor in fostering the heterogeneous distribution of shale gas enrichment found today.However,the genetic mechanisms that govern reservoir heterogeneity across distinct structural domains(intra-trough,trough margin,and extra-trough)remain poorly understood,particularly regarding the coupling relationships between depositional environments,reservoir characteristics,and gas-bearing properties.This study adopts a multidisciplinary approach to investigating this issue that integrates core analysis,well-log interpretations,and geochemical data.Through systematic comparisons conducted using X-ray diffraction mineralogy,organic carbon quantification,and spontaneous imbibition experiments,we characterize the mineral assemblages,organic geochemical signatures,and pore structures found across the three structural domains of the Deyang-Anyue Rift Trough.The key findings are as follows:(1)The depositional environment is the main influence on reservoir distribution and organic matter enrichment,with intra-trough shales exhibiting a higher abundance of organic matter than their trough-margin and extra-trough counterparts.(2)Enhanced brittleness in intra-trough zones correlates with the predominance of biogenic silica therein.(3)Synergistic organic-inorganic interactions govern pore system development.(4)Gas-bearing capacity is jointly determined by effective porosity and organic matter content.These findings establish the rift trough as a preferential exploration target,providing critical geological guidance for optimizing shale gas exploration strategies in the Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation.
基金sponsored by the National S&T Major Special Project(No.2008ZX05020-01)
文摘Reef-bank reservoirs are an important target for petroleum exploration in marine carbonates and also an essential supplemental area for oil and gas production in China. Due to the diversity of reservoirs and the extreme heterogeneity of reef-banks, it is very difficult to discriminate the sedimentary facies and lithologies in reef-bank reservoirs using conventional well logs. The borehole image log provides clear identification of sedimentary structures and textures and is an ideal tool for discriminating sedimentary facies and lithologies. After examining a large number of borehole images and cores, we propose nine typical patterns for borehole image interpretation and a method that uses these patterns to discriminate sedimentary facies and lithologies in reeI^bank reservoirs automatically. We also develop software with user-friendly interface. The results of applications in reef-bank reservoirs in the middle Tarim Basin and northeast Sichuan have proved that the proposed method and the corresponding software are quite effective.
基金a project of the Mega-Science Program supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China:"Land-ocean boundary processes and their impacts on the formation of the Yangtze deposition system" under contract No.2013CB956500
文摘The fate of the terrestrial sediment supplied by rivers is a critical issue for understanding the patterns of Holocene environmental change on continental shelves. The East China Sea is a typical broad continental shelf with abundant sediment supply from large rivers. Here, a variety of sedimentary records were formed during the Holocene period. The sedimentary systems associated with these records have unique charac- teristics in terms of spatial distribution, material composition, deposition rate and the timing of deposition, which are related to active sediment transport processes induced by tides and waves, shelf circulations and sediment gravity flows. The sedimentary records thus formed are high resolution slices, i.e., each record has a temporal resolution of up to 10^-10-1 a, but only covers a limited part of the Holocene time. In terms of the spatial distribution, these records are scattered over a large area on the shelf. Further studies of these systems are required to understand the underlying process-product relationships. In particular, the mid- Holocene coastal deposits on the Jiangsu coast, the early to middle Holocene sequences of the Hangzhou Bay, as well as the Holocene mud deposits off the Zhejiang-Fujian coasts, should be investigated in terms of the material supply （from both seabed reworking during the sea level rise event and river discharges）, transport-accumulation processes, the sediment sequences and the future evolution of the sedimentary systems. Advanced numerical modeling techniques should be developed to meet the needs of these studies.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program(No.2012CB 214803)the China's National Science & Technology Special Project (No.2011ZX05004-005-03)+1 种基金the PetroChina Youth Innovation Foundation(No.2011D-5006-0105)the Key Subject Construction Project of Sichuan Province,China(No.SZD0414)
文摘The Upper Triassic Xujiahe （须家河） Formation in the Sichuan （四川） Basin, Southwest China is distinctive for the basin-scale sand deposition. This relatively rare sedimentary phenomenon has not been well interpreted. Here we addressed this issue by discussing sedimentary framework and conceptual model. Analysis of sedimentary setting implied that the basin received transgression during the deposition. It had multiple provenance supplies and river networks, as being surrounded by old- lands in multiple directions including the north, east and south. Thus, the basin was generally charac-terized by coastal and widely open and shallow lacustrine deposition during the Late Triassic Xujiahe period. This is similar to the modern well-known Poyang （鄱阳） Lake. Therefore, we investigated the framework and conceptual model of the Sichuan Basin during the Xujiahe period with an analogue to the Poyang Lake. Results show that the conceptual model of the deposition can be divided into transgressive and regressive stages. The first, third and fifth mem- bers of the formation are in transgressive stage and the deposits are dominated by shore and shallow lacustrine mud. In contrast, the deposition is mainly of braided river channel sand deposits during the regressive stage, mainly including the second, fourth and sixth members of the formation. The sand deposited in almost the entire basin because of the lateral migration and forward moving of the cross networks of the braided rivers. The multiple alternations of short and rapid transgression and relatively long regression are beneficial to the basin-scale sand deposition. Thus, the main channel of the braided river and its extensional areas are favorable for the development of hydrocarbon reservoir. This provides practical significance to the reservoir evaluation and exploration. In addition, the results also justify the relatively distinctive sedimentary phenomenon in the study area and may also have im- plications for understanding the large-scale sand deposition elsewhere.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41772094)National Science and Technology Major Project(2016ZX05027-002-007)。
文摘Based on detailed investigation of the modern sedimentation of the distributive fluvial system of Shule River and the data of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)aerial photography and satellite remote sensing,the sedimentary characteristics and differences of distributive fluvial system in arid areas are analyzed.By comparing the changes in slope,river morphology and sedimentary characteristics in different sections from the apex to the toe,the distributive fluvial system of Shule River can be divided into three facies belts:"proximal","middle"and"distal".The proximal belt has the largest slope and strongest hydrodynamic condition,mainly appears as large-scale braided river deposits;the fluvial bars in this belt are mainly composed of gravels,the gravels have good roundness and certain directionality,and are medium-large boulders,with low sand content;the main microfacies in this belt are braided channel and flood plain.The middle belt with slope smaller than the proximal belt,is mainly composed of braided bifurcating river deposits.Due to branching and infiltration,this belt has weaker hydrodynamic conditions,so some of the distributive rivers dry up,appearing as ephemeral rivers.This belt has small lenticular sandbodies,fine to medium gravels,higher sand content,and mainly braided channel,flood plain and aeolian dune microfacies.The distal belt has the smallest slope and flat terrain,where the river begins to transform from braided river to meandering river,the sediment is mainly sand.Due to the influence of slope,this belt has weaker erosion toward source and stronger lateral erosion,and point bars developing around the edge of the active lobes.In this belt,the river is completely meandering,and the main microfacies are braided channel,meandering channel,flood plain,aeolian dune,lake and swamp.
