Nitrate(NO_(3)^(-))accumulation and transport processes in the thick vadose zone affect the evolution of the groundwater NO_(3)^(-)content in intensive agricultural regions.Agricultural land-use change(ALUC),typically...Nitrate(NO_(3)^(-))accumulation and transport processes in the thick vadose zone affect the evolution of the groundwater NO_(3)^(-)content in intensive agricultural regions.Agricultural land-use change(ALUC),typically accompanied by substantial alterations in nitrogen fertilizer application and irrigation practices,is an important influencing factor.This study evaluated the changes in NO_(3)^(-)accumulation and transport in the deep vadose zone(DVZ,below the root zone),and the groundwater NO_(3)^(-)content associated with ALUC from grain to vegetable fields in the North China Plain(NCP).The ALUC from grain to vegetable resulted in nitrate–nitrogen(NO_(3)^(-)-N)accumulation in DVZ increased by 235.5 kg ha^(-1)m^(-1)(163.2%)in the piedmont plain and 224.9 kg ha^(-1)m^(-1)(102.7%)in the central plain,respectively.This change accelerated downward transport velocity in the DVZ(from 0.81±0.47 to 0.89±0.55 m yr^(-1)in the piedmont plain,and from 0.24±0.12 to 0.92±0.12 m yr^(-1)in the central plain)and increased NO_(3)^(-)leaching fluxes.High transport velocity and leaching fluxes resulted in chemical N-fertilizer entering the aquifer in several areas in the piedmont plain.The impact of the agricultural activity intensity changes,accompanied by the ALUC,on groundwater quantity and quality should be considered in similar regions.展开更多
Sound multipath propagation is very important for target localization and identification in different acoustical zones of deep water. In order to distinguish the multipath characteristics in deep water, the Northwest ...Sound multipath propagation is very important for target localization and identification in different acoustical zones of deep water. In order to distinguish the multipath characteristics in deep water, the Northwest Pacific Acoustic Experiment was conducted in 2015. A low-frequency horizontal line array towed at the depth of around 150 m on a receiving ship was used to receive the noise radiated by the source ship. During this experiment, a beating-splitting phenomenon in the direct zone was observed through conventional beamforming of the horizontal line array within the frequency band 160 Hz- 360 Hz. In this paper, this phenomenon is explained based on ray theory. In principle, the received signal in the direct zone of deep water arrives from two general paths including a direct one and bottom bounced one, which vary considerably in arrival angles. The split bearings correspond to the contributions of these two paths. The beating-splitting phenomenon is demonstrated by numerical simulations of the bearing-time records and experimental results, and they are well consistent with each other. Then a near-surface source ranging approach based on the arrival angles of direct path and bottom bounced path in the direct zone is presented as an application of bearing splitting and is verified by experimental results. Finally, the applicability of the proposed ranging approach for an underwater source within several hundred meters in depth in the direct zone is also analyzed and demonstrated by simulations.展开更多
The spatial correlations of acoustic field have important implications for underwater target detection and other ap- plications in deep water. In this paper, the spatial correlations of the high intensity zone in the ...The spatial correlations of acoustic field have important implications for underwater target detection and other ap- plications in deep water. In this paper, the spatial correlations of the high intensity zone in the deep-water acoustic field are investigated by using the experimental data obtained in the South China Sea. The experimental results show that the structures of the spatial correlation coefficient at different ranges and depths are similar to the transmission loss structure in deep water. The main reason for this phenomenon is analyzed by combining the normal mode theory with the ray theory. It is shown that the received signals in the high intensity zone mainly include one or two main pulses which are contributed by the interference of a group of waterbome modes with similar phases. The horizontal-longitudinal correlations at the same receiver depth but in different high intensity zones are analyzed. At some positions, more pulses are received in the arrival structure of the signal due to bottom reflection and the horizontal-longitudinal correlation coefficient decreases accordingly. The multi-path arrival structure of receiving signal becomes more complex with increasing receiver depth.展开更多
The horizontal-longitudinal correlation of acoustic field for the receiver near the bottom is analyzed by using nu-merical modeling.An approximate analytical solution of horizontal-longitudinal correlation coefficient...The horizontal-longitudinal correlation of acoustic field for the receiver near the bottom is analyzed by using nu-merical modeling.An approximate analytical solution of horizontal-longitudinal correlation coefficient is derived based on the ray method.Combining the characteristic of Lloyd's mirror interference pattern,the variability of acoustic field and its effect on horizontal-longitudinal spatial correlation are discussed.The theoretical pre-diction agrees well with the numerical results.Experimental results confirm the validity of analytical solution.Finally,the applicability of the analytical solution is summarized.The conclusion is beneficial for the design of bottom-moored array and the estimation of integral time for moving source localization.展开更多
Barkam-Luqu-Gulang deep seismic sounding profile runs from north of Sichuan Province to south of Gansu Province. It is located at the northeastern edge of Tibetan Plateau and crosses eastern A'nyemaqên suture zo...Barkam-Luqu-Gulang deep seismic sounding profile runs from north of Sichuan Province to south of Gansu Province. It is located at the northeastern edge of Tibetan Plateau and crosses eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone. The upper crust structures around eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone and its adjacent area are reconstructed based on the arrival times of refracted Pg and Sg waves by using finite difference method, ray tracing inversion, time-term method and travel-time curve analysis. The results show that the depth variation of basement along profile is very strong as indicated by Pg and Sg waves. The basement rose in Zoigê basin and depressed in eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone, and it gradually rose again northward and then depressed. The results also indicate that eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone behaves as inhomogeneous low velocity structures in the upper crust and is inclined to- ward the south. Hoh Sai Hu-Maqên fault, Wudu-Diebu fault and Zhouqu-Liangdang fault are characterized by low velocity distributions with various scales. The distinct variation in basement depth occurred near Hoh Sai Hu-Maqên fault and Zhouqu-Liangdang fault, which are main tectonic boundaries of A'nyemaqên suture zone. Wudu-Diebu fault, located at the depth variation zone of the basement, possibly has the same deep tectonic background with Zhouqu-Liangdang fault. The strongly depressed basement characterized by low velocity distribution and lateral inhomogeneity in A'nyemaqên suture zone implies crushed zone features under pinching action.展开更多
Our previous research has found that deep or very deep earthquakes can be influenced by different seasons of the year. It also indicates that other factors may impact the seasonality in addition to these external para...Our previous research has found that deep or very deep earthquakes can be influenced by different seasons of the year. It also indicates that other factors may impact the seasonality in addition to these external parameters. This would explain why the response from Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere for the seasons is different. In the current research, we will focus on very deep earthquakes over a very long period, 1950-2017, which have high magnitude of M ≥ 6 with depth ≥ 500 km and named ultra-deep earthquakes (UDQ). We will separate such events by coordinates of each subduction area located in the Pacific Ring of Fire to find which effects the seasons have on these specific areas. Former tomographic studies in such regions pointed out that each area mentioned had systematic differences in the slab configuration along arcs. Our conclusions showed that those discrepancies may influence the enhancement of earthquakes in some seasons or months.展开更多
The author proves the existence and movement of a deep-seated fraetural Zone located in the eenter zone of the diwa-type faulted basin in central Hebei Province. This deep-seated fraeturai zone tending in NNE directio...The author proves the existence and movement of a deep-seated fraetural Zone located in the eenter zone of the diwa-type faulted basin in central Hebei Province. This deep-seated fraeturai zone tending in NNE direction is a structural effect of the mtodle East Asin Grustobody in the Mexozoic-Cenozoic. This paper will diseuss the formation, evolution and the meehanism of the deep-seated fraetural zone, faulted basin and the buried hills as well as their relationships. The uthor expounds that the deep geological process is the major factor of the structural effect.展开更多
Natural gas hydrate(NGH) is one of the important clean energy at present and even in the future. The study of its sedimentary environment and minerogenetic condition has long been a hot issue that has received much co...Natural gas hydrate(NGH) is one of the important clean energy at present and even in the future. The study of its sedimentary environment and minerogenetic condition has long been a hot issue that has received much concern from geologists all over the world. China has successfully obtained the samples of NGH in Shenhu and Dongsha sea areas in 2007, 2013 and 2015, respectively. From this, the continental slope north of the South China Sea becomes an important test site for the study of NGH sedimentary genesis and minerogenetic condition. NGH has been found in Shenhu, Dongsha and Qiongdongnan areas within the continental slope north of South China Sea,at different depths of water, with different sedimentary characteristics, gas genesis, and minerogenetic conditions.Using a seismic sedimentology theory, combining seismic facies results of each facies, sedimentary facies and evolution of each area are documented in turn establishing a sedimentary model by considering palaeogeomorphology, sea level change and tectonic movement. The channel system and MTD(Mass Transport Deposition) system among these three areas were compared focusing on the developing position, appearance and controlling factors. Relative location among three areas is firstly defined that Dongsha area in a nearprovenance steep upper slope, Shenhu area in a normal gentle slope and Qiongdongnan area in an awayprovenance flat plain. Besides, their channel systems are classified into erosional, erosional-aggradational and aggradational channel, and MTD systems into headwall domain, translational domain and toe domain.展开更多
Eclogite lenses in marbles from the Dabie-Sulu ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) terrane are deeply subducted meta-sedimentary rocks. Zircons in these rocks have been used to constrain the ages of prograde and UHP metamorphi...Eclogite lenses in marbles from the Dabie-Sulu ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) terrane are deeply subducted meta-sedimentary rocks. Zircons in these rocks have been used to constrain the ages of prograde and UHP metamorphism during subduction, and later retrograde metamorphism during exhumation. Inherited (detrital) and metamorphic zircons were distinguished on the basis of transmitted light microscopy, cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging, trace element contents and mineral inclusions. The distribution of mineral inclusions combined with CL imaging of the metamorphic zircon make it possible to relate zircon zones (domains) to different metamorphic stages. Domain 1 consists of rounded, oblong and spindly cores with dark-luminescent images, and contains quartz eclogite facies mineral inclusion assemblages, indicating formation under high-pressure (HP) metamorphic conditions of T = 571-668℃ and P =1.7-2.02 GPa. Domain 2 always surrounds domain 1 or occurs as rounded and spindly cores with white-luminescent images. It contains coesite eclogite facies mineral inclusion assemblages, indicating formation under UHP metamorphic conditions of T = 782-849℃ and P 〉 5.5 GPa. Domain 3, with gray-luminescent images, always surrounds domain 2 and occurs as the outermost zircon rim. It is characterized by low-pressure mineral inclusion assemblages, which are related to regional amphibolite facies retrograde metamorphism of T = 600- 710℃ and P = 0.7-1.2 GPa. The three metamorphic zircon domains have distinct ages; sample H1 from the Dabie terrane yielded SHRIMP ages of 245 ± 4 Ma for domain 1, 235 ± 3 Ma for domain 2 and 215± 6 Ma for domain 3, whereas sample H2 from the Sulu terrane yielded similar ages of 244 ± 4 Ma, 233 ± 4 Ma and 214 ± 5 Ma for Domains 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The mean ages of these zones suggest that subduction to UHP depths took place over 10-11 Ma and exhumation of the rocks occurred over a period of 19-20 Ma. Thus, subduction from - 55 km to 〉 160 km deep mantle depth took place at rates of approximately 9.5-10.5 km/Ma and exhumation from depths 〉160 km to the base of the crust at -30 km occurred at approximately 6.5 km/Ma. We propose a model for these rocks involving deep subduction of continental margin lithosphere followed by ultrafast exhumation driven by buoyancy forces after break-off of the UHP slab deep within the mantle.展开更多
A comprehensive discussion on the deep seated genesis of gold metallogenic materials and the tectono magmatic controls over gold deposits is given in this paper, which is based on the crustal and upper mantle struct...A comprehensive discussion on the deep seated genesis of gold metallogenic materials and the tectono magmatic controls over gold deposits is given in this paper, which is based on the crustal and upper mantle structural characteristics of the Jiaodong massif, the property, activation history and styles of the Tancheng Lujiang fault zone, as well as a series of accompanying tectono magmatic events. Prediction for further prospecting gold deposits in the area is also made.展开更多
Deep marine carbonate rocks have become one of the key targets of onshore oil and gas exploration and development for reserves replacement in China.Further geological researches of such rocks may practically facilitat...Deep marine carbonate rocks have become one of the key targets of onshore oil and gas exploration and development for reserves replacement in China.Further geological researches of such rocks may practically facilitate the sustainable,steady and smooth development of the petroleum industry in the country.Therefore,through a deep investigation into the fundamental geological conditions of deep marine carbonate reservoirs,we found higher-than-expected resource potential therein,which may uncover large oil or gas fields.The findings were reflected in four aspects.Firstly,there are two kinds of hydrocarbon kitchens which were respectively formed by conventional source rocks and liquid hydrocarbons cracking that were detained in source rocks,and both of them can provide large-scale hydrocarbons.Secondly,as controlled by the bedding and interstratal karstification,as well as the burial and hydrothermal dolomitization,effective carbonate reservoirs may be extensively developed in the deep and ultra-deep strata.Thirdly,under the coupling action of progressive burial and annealing heating,some marine source rocks could form hydrocarbon accumulations spanning important tectonic phases,and large quantity of liquid hydrocarbons could be kept in late stage,contributing to rich oil and gas in such deep marine strata.Fourthly,large-scale uplifts were formed by the stacking of multi-episodic tectonism and oil and gas could be accumulated in three modes(i.e.,stratoid large-area reservoir-forming mode of karst reservoirs in the slope area of uplift,back-flow type large-area reservoir-forming mode of buried hill weathered crust karst reservoirs,and wide-range reservoir-forming mode of reef-shoal reservoirs);groups of stratigraphic and lithologic traps were widely developed in the areas of periclinal structures of paleohighs and continental margins.In conclusion,deep marine carbonate strata in China onshore contain the conditions for widely and intensively preserving hydrocarbons,so large oil or gas fields are expected.展开更多
In the Southeastern Sichuan Basin,the deep shale reservoirs(with vertical depth over 2800 m)are complicated and diverse in reservoir mineral compositions and pore structural characteristics,with the obvious rock plast...In the Southeastern Sichuan Basin,the deep shale reservoirs(with vertical depth over 2800 m)are complicated and diverse in reservoir mineral compositions and pore structural characteristics,with the obvious rock plasticity and nonlinear fracturing features and the high absolute difference between maximum and minimum principal stresses,due to the effect of geological setting and diagenesis.Consequently,staged fracturing operations often suffer from high fracturing pressure and propagating pressure,small fracture width,low sandefluid ratio and fracture conductivity and difficult formation of volume fractures,which seriously influence the post-fracturing shale gas productivity.In this paper,a new combined fracturing mode(pretreatment acid+gelled fluid+slickwater+gelled fluid)and its supporting technologies were developed after a series of analysis and studies on deep rocks in terms of mechanical property,earth stress characteristics,fracturing characteristics and fracture morphology characteristics.Field application shows that geologic breakthrough was realized in Longmaxi Fm of Lower Silurian in Well Dingye 2HF,with absolute open flow(AOF)of 10.5×10^(4)m^(3)/d after fracturing.And it was expected to reach commercial breakthrough in Qiongzhusi Fm of Lower Cambrian in Well Jinye 1HF,with AOF of 10.5×10^(4)m^(3)/d after fracturing.Finally,the following conclusions are reached.First,it is hard to form complex fractures in deep shale and the fracturing technologies applicable for it should be different from those used in midedeep zones.Second,the established fracturing pressure model can provide an effective way for deep-zone fracturing pressure prediction.Third,reducing operation pressure is one of the key measures to ensure successful deep-zone fracturing.Fourth,besides good material basis,it is crucial to increase the complexity of induced fractures and generate high-conductivity fractures in order to guarantee successful fracturing in deep shale.展开更多
Based on the integrative interpretation of travel-time data and amplitude information obtained from the deep seismic sounding experiment on the Chuxiong-Luoping profile, eastern Yunnan province, carried out in January...Based on the integrative interpretation of travel-time data and amplitude information obtained from the deep seismic sounding experiment on the Chuxiong-Luoping profile, eastern Yunnan province, carried out in January of 2005, we present a 2-D P wave velocity structure along the profile. The crustal structure shows remarkable contrasts between the two sides of the Xiaojiang fault zone, although the whole profile is situated within the Yangtze platform. The average P wave velocities of the crust on the west and east sides of the fault zone are 6.21 km/s and 6.32 km/s, respectively, and the crustal thicknesses are 41 km and 45 km, respectively. These results imply that the crust to the east of the Xiaojiang fault zone presents characteristics of crustal structure in a stable platform, while the crust to the west is complicated with a lower velocity zone in middle of the upper crust. The average velocity of 6.21 km/s is lower than the global continental crustal average (6.30 km/s), indicating that the region is tectonically active. According to the lateral variation of velocity and depth of interfaces (including the Moho), it is inferred that the Xiaojiang fault zone has cut through the whole crust. It is also deduced that existence of low velocity zone in middle of the upper crust is conducive to the south-southeastern sliding of the Sichuan- Yunnan (Chuan-Dian) rhombus block.展开更多
The basin-mountain system in the Sichuan Basin (SCB) reflects the main tectonic activity and the orogenic denudation in this region. The seismic probing work reveals the deep structure of the basin-mountain system. ...The basin-mountain system in the Sichuan Basin (SCB) reflects the main tectonic activity and the orogenic denudation in this region. The seismic probing work reveals the deep structure of the basin-mountain system. The seismic work was re-sampled to the Moho depth and the sedimentary thickness as well as the P-wave velocity=depth function to analyze the deep structure of the SCB and adjacent orogens. The results show two deposit centers in the SCB: the Deyang area in the west and the Nanchuan area in the east and depression uplift exists in the southwestern part of the SCB; the Moho shallowers gradually from the west to east (ca. 62-36 km deep),the South-North seismic belt (SNSB) is very distinctive: the Moho depth is much shallower (〈 50 km)to the east of the SNSB, whereas it is much deeper(〉50 kin)to the west of the SNSB, suggesting that the SNSB rather than the Longmen Shan tectonic belt is a main Moho transition belt; the topography and the top interface of the basement have the same undulation trend when the sedimentary thickness and the Moho depth have a mirror relationship; the low velocity zone developed in the Kangdian thrust and fold belt and Songpan-Garze belt implied a soft, weak and thick crust there showing tectonic activity in these areas.展开更多
The nature of crustal and lithospheric mantle evolution of the Archean shields as well as their subsequent deformation due to recent plate motions and sustained intraplate geodynamic activity, has been a subject of co...The nature of crustal and lithospheric mantle evolution of the Archean shields as well as their subsequent deformation due to recent plate motions and sustained intraplate geodynamic activity, has been a subject of considerable interest. In view of this, about three decades ago, a new idea was put forward suggesting that out of all shield terrains, the Indian shield has an extremely thin lithosphere(w100 km,compared to 250e350 km, elsewhere), apart from being warm, non-rigid, sheared and deformed. As expected, it met with scepticism by heat flow and the emerging seismic tomographic study groups, who on the contrary suggested that the Indian shield has a cool crust, besides a coherent and thick lithosphere(as much as 300e400 km) like any other shield. However, recently obtained integrated geological and geophysical findings from deep scientific drillings in 1993 Killari(M w: 6.3) and 1967 Koyna(M w: 6.3)earthquake zones, as well as newly acquired geophysical data over other parts of Indian shield terrain,have provided a totally new insight to this debate. Beneath Killari, the basement was found consisting of high density, high velocity mid crustal amphibolite to granulite facies rocks due to exhumation of the deeper crustal layers and sustained granitic upper crustal erosion. Similar type of basement appears to be present in Koyna region too, which is characterized by considerably high upper crustal temperatures.Since, such type of crust is depleted in radiogenic elements, it resulted into lowering of heat flow at the surface, increase in heat flow contribution from the mantle, and upwarping of the lithosphereasthenosphere boundary. Consequently, the Indian shield lithosphere has become unusually thin and warm. This study highlights the need of an integrated geological, geochemical and geophysical approach in order to accurately determine deep crust-mantle thermal regime in continental areas.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.41930865Project for Innovative Capacity Improvement in Hebei Province,No.225A4201D。
文摘Nitrate(NO_(3)^(-))accumulation and transport processes in the thick vadose zone affect the evolution of the groundwater NO_(3)^(-)content in intensive agricultural regions.Agricultural land-use change(ALUC),typically accompanied by substantial alterations in nitrogen fertilizer application and irrigation practices,is an important influencing factor.This study evaluated the changes in NO_(3)^(-)accumulation and transport in the deep vadose zone(DVZ,below the root zone),and the groundwater NO_(3)^(-)content associated with ALUC from grain to vegetable fields in the North China Plain(NCP).The ALUC from grain to vegetable resulted in nitrate–nitrogen(NO_(3)^(-)-N)accumulation in DVZ increased by 235.5 kg ha^(-1)m^(-1)(163.2%)in the piedmont plain and 224.9 kg ha^(-1)m^(-1)(102.7%)in the central plain,respectively.This change accelerated downward transport velocity in the DVZ(from 0.81±0.47 to 0.89±0.55 m yr^(-1)in the piedmont plain,and from 0.24±0.12 to 0.92±0.12 m yr^(-1)in the central plain)and increased NO_(3)^(-)leaching fluxes.High transport velocity and leaching fluxes resulted in chemical N-fertilizer entering the aquifer in several areas in the piedmont plain.The impact of the agricultural activity intensity changes,accompanied by the ALUC,on groundwater quantity and quality should be considered in similar regions.
基金Project supported by the Program of One Hundred Talented People of the Chinese Academy of SciencesNational Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11434012 and 41561144006)
文摘Sound multipath propagation is very important for target localization and identification in different acoustical zones of deep water. In order to distinguish the multipath characteristics in deep water, the Northwest Pacific Acoustic Experiment was conducted in 2015. A low-frequency horizontal line array towed at the depth of around 150 m on a receiving ship was used to receive the noise radiated by the source ship. During this experiment, a beating-splitting phenomenon in the direct zone was observed through conventional beamforming of the horizontal line array within the frequency band 160 Hz- 360 Hz. In this paper, this phenomenon is explained based on ray theory. In principle, the received signal in the direct zone of deep water arrives from two general paths including a direct one and bottom bounced one, which vary considerably in arrival angles. The split bearings correspond to the contributions of these two paths. The beating-splitting phenomenon is demonstrated by numerical simulations of the bearing-time records and experimental results, and they are well consistent with each other. Then a near-surface source ranging approach based on the arrival angles of direct path and bottom bounced path in the direct zone is presented as an application of bearing splitting and is verified by experimental results. Finally, the applicability of the proposed ranging approach for an underwater source within several hundred meters in depth in the direct zone is also analyzed and demonstrated by simulations.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11434012 and 41561144006)
文摘The spatial correlations of acoustic field have important implications for underwater target detection and other ap- plications in deep water. In this paper, the spatial correlations of the high intensity zone in the deep-water acoustic field are investigated by using the experimental data obtained in the South China Sea. The experimental results show that the structures of the spatial correlation coefficient at different ranges and depths are similar to the transmission loss structure in deep water. The main reason for this phenomenon is analyzed by combining the normal mode theory with the ray theory. It is shown that the received signals in the high intensity zone mainly include one or two main pulses which are contributed by the interference of a group of waterbome modes with similar phases. The horizontal-longitudinal correlations at the same receiver depth but in different high intensity zones are analyzed. At some positions, more pulses are received in the arrival structure of the signal due to bottom reflection and the horizontal-longitudinal correlation coefficient decreases accordingly. The multi-path arrival structure of receiving signal becomes more complex with increasing receiver depth.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11174235
文摘The horizontal-longitudinal correlation of acoustic field for the receiver near the bottom is analyzed by using nu-merical modeling.An approximate analytical solution of horizontal-longitudinal correlation coefficient is derived based on the ray method.Combining the characteristic of Lloyd's mirror interference pattern,the variability of acoustic field and its effect on horizontal-longitudinal spatial correlation are discussed.The theoretical pre-diction agrees well with the numerical results.Experimental results confirm the validity of analytical solution.Finally,the applicability of the analytical solution is summarized.The conclusion is beneficial for the design of bottom-moored array and the estimation of integral time for moving source localization.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (40334040).
文摘Barkam-Luqu-Gulang deep seismic sounding profile runs from north of Sichuan Province to south of Gansu Province. It is located at the northeastern edge of Tibetan Plateau and crosses eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone. The upper crust structures around eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone and its adjacent area are reconstructed based on the arrival times of refracted Pg and Sg waves by using finite difference method, ray tracing inversion, time-term method and travel-time curve analysis. The results show that the depth variation of basement along profile is very strong as indicated by Pg and Sg waves. The basement rose in Zoigê basin and depressed in eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone, and it gradually rose again northward and then depressed. The results also indicate that eastern A'nyemaqên suture zone behaves as inhomogeneous low velocity structures in the upper crust and is inclined to- ward the south. Hoh Sai Hu-Maqên fault, Wudu-Diebu fault and Zhouqu-Liangdang fault are characterized by low velocity distributions with various scales. The distinct variation in basement depth occurred near Hoh Sai Hu-Maqên fault and Zhouqu-Liangdang fault, which are main tectonic boundaries of A'nyemaqên suture zone. Wudu-Diebu fault, located at the depth variation zone of the basement, possibly has the same deep tectonic background with Zhouqu-Liangdang fault. The strongly depressed basement characterized by low velocity distribution and lateral inhomogeneity in A'nyemaqên suture zone implies crushed zone features under pinching action.
文摘Our previous research has found that deep or very deep earthquakes can be influenced by different seasons of the year. It also indicates that other factors may impact the seasonality in addition to these external parameters. This would explain why the response from Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere for the seasons is different. In the current research, we will focus on very deep earthquakes over a very long period, 1950-2017, which have high magnitude of M ≥ 6 with depth ≥ 500 km and named ultra-deep earthquakes (UDQ). We will separate such events by coordinates of each subduction area located in the Pacific Ring of Fire to find which effects the seasons have on these specific areas. Former tomographic studies in such regions pointed out that each area mentioned had systematic differences in the slab configuration along arcs. Our conclusions showed that those discrepancies may influence the enhancement of earthquakes in some seasons or months.
文摘The author proves the existence and movement of a deep-seated fraetural Zone located in the eenter zone of the diwa-type faulted basin in central Hebei Province. This deep-seated fraeturai zone tending in NNE direction is a structural effect of the mtodle East Asin Grustobody in the Mexozoic-Cenozoic. This paper will diseuss the formation, evolution and the meehanism of the deep-seated fraetural zone, faulted basin and the buried hills as well as their relationships. The uthor expounds that the deep geological process is the major factor of the structural effect.
文摘Natural gas hydrate(NGH) is one of the important clean energy at present and even in the future. The study of its sedimentary environment and minerogenetic condition has long been a hot issue that has received much concern from geologists all over the world. China has successfully obtained the samples of NGH in Shenhu and Dongsha sea areas in 2007, 2013 and 2015, respectively. From this, the continental slope north of the South China Sea becomes an important test site for the study of NGH sedimentary genesis and minerogenetic condition. NGH has been found in Shenhu, Dongsha and Qiongdongnan areas within the continental slope north of South China Sea,at different depths of water, with different sedimentary characteristics, gas genesis, and minerogenetic conditions.Using a seismic sedimentology theory, combining seismic facies results of each facies, sedimentary facies and evolution of each area are documented in turn establishing a sedimentary model by considering palaeogeomorphology, sea level change and tectonic movement. The channel system and MTD(Mass Transport Deposition) system among these three areas were compared focusing on the developing position, appearance and controlling factors. Relative location among three areas is firstly defined that Dongsha area in a nearprovenance steep upper slope, Shenhu area in a normal gentle slope and Qiongdongnan area in an awayprovenance flat plain. Besides, their channel systems are classified into erosional, erosional-aggradational and aggradational channel, and MTD systems into headwall domain, translational domain and toe domain.
基金the National 973 Project of Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (Grant No. 2003CB716502) the Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40399143) +1 种基金 the German Science Foundation (DFG grant No. GE 1152/2-2 , WE2850/3- 1).
文摘Eclogite lenses in marbles from the Dabie-Sulu ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) terrane are deeply subducted meta-sedimentary rocks. Zircons in these rocks have been used to constrain the ages of prograde and UHP metamorphism during subduction, and later retrograde metamorphism during exhumation. Inherited (detrital) and metamorphic zircons were distinguished on the basis of transmitted light microscopy, cathodoluminescence (CL) imaging, trace element contents and mineral inclusions. The distribution of mineral inclusions combined with CL imaging of the metamorphic zircon make it possible to relate zircon zones (domains) to different metamorphic stages. Domain 1 consists of rounded, oblong and spindly cores with dark-luminescent images, and contains quartz eclogite facies mineral inclusion assemblages, indicating formation under high-pressure (HP) metamorphic conditions of T = 571-668℃ and P =1.7-2.02 GPa. Domain 2 always surrounds domain 1 or occurs as rounded and spindly cores with white-luminescent images. It contains coesite eclogite facies mineral inclusion assemblages, indicating formation under UHP metamorphic conditions of T = 782-849℃ and P 〉 5.5 GPa. Domain 3, with gray-luminescent images, always surrounds domain 2 and occurs as the outermost zircon rim. It is characterized by low-pressure mineral inclusion assemblages, which are related to regional amphibolite facies retrograde metamorphism of T = 600- 710℃ and P = 0.7-1.2 GPa. The three metamorphic zircon domains have distinct ages; sample H1 from the Dabie terrane yielded SHRIMP ages of 245 ± 4 Ma for domain 1, 235 ± 3 Ma for domain 2 and 215± 6 Ma for domain 3, whereas sample H2 from the Sulu terrane yielded similar ages of 244 ± 4 Ma, 233 ± 4 Ma and 214 ± 5 Ma for Domains 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The mean ages of these zones suggest that subduction to UHP depths took place over 10-11 Ma and exhumation of the rocks occurred over a period of 19-20 Ma. Thus, subduction from - 55 km to 〉 160 km deep mantle depth took place at rates of approximately 9.5-10.5 km/Ma and exhumation from depths 〉160 km to the base of the crust at -30 km occurred at approximately 6.5 km/Ma. We propose a model for these rocks involving deep subduction of continental margin lithosphere followed by ultrafast exhumation driven by buoyancy forces after break-off of the UHP slab deep within the mantle.
文摘A comprehensive discussion on the deep seated genesis of gold metallogenic materials and the tectono magmatic controls over gold deposits is given in this paper, which is based on the crustal and upper mantle structural characteristics of the Jiaodong massif, the property, activation history and styles of the Tancheng Lujiang fault zone, as well as a series of accompanying tectono magmatic events. Prediction for further prospecting gold deposits in the area is also made.
基金Special and Significant Project of National Science and Technology“Development of Large Oil/gas Fields and Coalbed Methane”(No.2011ZX05004-001).
文摘Deep marine carbonate rocks have become one of the key targets of onshore oil and gas exploration and development for reserves replacement in China.Further geological researches of such rocks may practically facilitate the sustainable,steady and smooth development of the petroleum industry in the country.Therefore,through a deep investigation into the fundamental geological conditions of deep marine carbonate reservoirs,we found higher-than-expected resource potential therein,which may uncover large oil or gas fields.The findings were reflected in four aspects.Firstly,there are two kinds of hydrocarbon kitchens which were respectively formed by conventional source rocks and liquid hydrocarbons cracking that were detained in source rocks,and both of them can provide large-scale hydrocarbons.Secondly,as controlled by the bedding and interstratal karstification,as well as the burial and hydrothermal dolomitization,effective carbonate reservoirs may be extensively developed in the deep and ultra-deep strata.Thirdly,under the coupling action of progressive burial and annealing heating,some marine source rocks could form hydrocarbon accumulations spanning important tectonic phases,and large quantity of liquid hydrocarbons could be kept in late stage,contributing to rich oil and gas in such deep marine strata.Fourthly,large-scale uplifts were formed by the stacking of multi-episodic tectonism and oil and gas could be accumulated in three modes(i.e.,stratoid large-area reservoir-forming mode of karst reservoirs in the slope area of uplift,back-flow type large-area reservoir-forming mode of buried hill weathered crust karst reservoirs,and wide-range reservoir-forming mode of reef-shoal reservoirs);groups of stratigraphic and lithologic traps were widely developed in the areas of periclinal structures of paleohighs and continental margins.In conclusion,deep marine carbonate strata in China onshore contain the conditions for widely and intensively preserving hydrocarbons,so large oil or gas fields are expected.
基金Project supported by Sinopec Science and Technology Project“Optimized stimulation of shale gas zones in Fuling block”(Grant No.P14091).
文摘In the Southeastern Sichuan Basin,the deep shale reservoirs(with vertical depth over 2800 m)are complicated and diverse in reservoir mineral compositions and pore structural characteristics,with the obvious rock plasticity and nonlinear fracturing features and the high absolute difference between maximum and minimum principal stresses,due to the effect of geological setting and diagenesis.Consequently,staged fracturing operations often suffer from high fracturing pressure and propagating pressure,small fracture width,low sandefluid ratio and fracture conductivity and difficult formation of volume fractures,which seriously influence the post-fracturing shale gas productivity.In this paper,a new combined fracturing mode(pretreatment acid+gelled fluid+slickwater+gelled fluid)and its supporting technologies were developed after a series of analysis and studies on deep rocks in terms of mechanical property,earth stress characteristics,fracturing characteristics and fracture morphology characteristics.Field application shows that geologic breakthrough was realized in Longmaxi Fm of Lower Silurian in Well Dingye 2HF,with absolute open flow(AOF)of 10.5×10^(4)m^(3)/d after fracturing.And it was expected to reach commercial breakthrough in Qiongzhusi Fm of Lower Cambrian in Well Jinye 1HF,with AOF of 10.5×10^(4)m^(3)/d after fracturing.Finally,the following conclusions are reached.First,it is hard to form complex fractures in deep shale and the fracturing technologies applicable for it should be different from those used in midedeep zones.Second,the established fracturing pressure model can provide an effective way for deep-zone fracturing pressure prediction.Third,reducing operation pressure is one of the key measures to ensure successful deep-zone fracturing.Fourth,besides good material basis,it is crucial to increase the complexity of induced fractures and generate high-conductivity fractures in order to guarantee successful fracturing in deep shale.
基金supported by the project "Exploration of Active Seismic Faults in Large Cities and Earthquake risk Assessment"National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 40774037)Contribution No.is 09FE3004 of Institute of Geophysics,China Earthquake Administration
文摘Based on the integrative interpretation of travel-time data and amplitude information obtained from the deep seismic sounding experiment on the Chuxiong-Luoping profile, eastern Yunnan province, carried out in January of 2005, we present a 2-D P wave velocity structure along the profile. The crustal structure shows remarkable contrasts between the two sides of the Xiaojiang fault zone, although the whole profile is situated within the Yangtze platform. The average P wave velocities of the crust on the west and east sides of the fault zone are 6.21 km/s and 6.32 km/s, respectively, and the crustal thicknesses are 41 km and 45 km, respectively. These results imply that the crust to the east of the Xiaojiang fault zone presents characteristics of crustal structure in a stable platform, while the crust to the west is complicated with a lower velocity zone in middle of the upper crust. The average velocity of 6.21 km/s is lower than the global continental crustal average (6.30 km/s), indicating that the region is tectonically active. According to the lateral variation of velocity and depth of interfaces (including the Moho), it is inferred that the Xiaojiang fault zone has cut through the whole crust. It is also deduced that existence of low velocity zone in middle of the upper crust is conducive to the south-southeastern sliding of the Sichuan- Yunnan (Chuan-Dian) rhombus block.
基金granted by the National natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.41104056,41374093,and 41274097)the basic research fund of Institute of Geology,CAGS (Grant No.J1119)SinoProbe-02
文摘The basin-mountain system in the Sichuan Basin (SCB) reflects the main tectonic activity and the orogenic denudation in this region. The seismic probing work reveals the deep structure of the basin-mountain system. The seismic work was re-sampled to the Moho depth and the sedimentary thickness as well as the P-wave velocity=depth function to analyze the deep structure of the SCB and adjacent orogens. The results show two deposit centers in the SCB: the Deyang area in the west and the Nanchuan area in the east and depression uplift exists in the southwestern part of the SCB; the Moho shallowers gradually from the west to east (ca. 62-36 km deep),the South-North seismic belt (SNSB) is very distinctive: the Moho depth is much shallower (〈 50 km)to the east of the SNSB, whereas it is much deeper(〉50 kin)to the west of the SNSB, suggesting that the SNSB rather than the Longmen Shan tectonic belt is a main Moho transition belt; the topography and the top interface of the basement have the same undulation trend when the sedimentary thickness and the Moho depth have a mirror relationship; the low velocity zone developed in the Kangdian thrust and fold belt and Songpan-Garze belt implied a soft, weak and thick crust there showing tectonic activity in these areas.
文摘The nature of crustal and lithospheric mantle evolution of the Archean shields as well as their subsequent deformation due to recent plate motions and sustained intraplate geodynamic activity, has been a subject of considerable interest. In view of this, about three decades ago, a new idea was put forward suggesting that out of all shield terrains, the Indian shield has an extremely thin lithosphere(w100 km,compared to 250e350 km, elsewhere), apart from being warm, non-rigid, sheared and deformed. As expected, it met with scepticism by heat flow and the emerging seismic tomographic study groups, who on the contrary suggested that the Indian shield has a cool crust, besides a coherent and thick lithosphere(as much as 300e400 km) like any other shield. However, recently obtained integrated geological and geophysical findings from deep scientific drillings in 1993 Killari(M w: 6.3) and 1967 Koyna(M w: 6.3)earthquake zones, as well as newly acquired geophysical data over other parts of Indian shield terrain,have provided a totally new insight to this debate. Beneath Killari, the basement was found consisting of high density, high velocity mid crustal amphibolite to granulite facies rocks due to exhumation of the deeper crustal layers and sustained granitic upper crustal erosion. Similar type of basement appears to be present in Koyna region too, which is characterized by considerably high upper crustal temperatures.Since, such type of crust is depleted in radiogenic elements, it resulted into lowering of heat flow at the surface, increase in heat flow contribution from the mantle, and upwarping of the lithosphereasthenosphere boundary. Consequently, the Indian shield lithosphere has become unusually thin and warm. This study highlights the need of an integrated geological, geochemical and geophysical approach in order to accurately determine deep crust-mantle thermal regime in continental areas.