The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Panoramic Virtual Reality(PVR)applied to online earth science classes on students’learning flow.To this end,a PVR learning material was made with a geology le...The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Panoramic Virtual Reality(PVR)applied to online earth science classes on students’learning flow.To this end,a PVR learning material was made with a geology learning site,which contains a core geologic concept contained in a high school curriculum in Korea.To this end,a PVR learning material was made at a geologic field site to provide an interactive and engaging way for students to grasp core geologic concepts according to the high school curriculum in Korea.The PVR was applied to online earth science classes with 45 high school students.In order to examine the effect of the PVR on students'learning flow,pre-post learning flow test papers were used,then matchedsample t-test analysis and students'responses were analyzed.The result shows online classes with PVR have positive effects on learning flow(p<0.05).And it was possible for the students to observe three-dimensional geologic structures effectively in online classes as in offline field trips.And the students'responded with positive feedbacks.These suggest that PVR in online classes can be used as an effective teaching method,which can improve students'flow and eventually understanding subjects.展开更多
Both fractional crystallization and fluid-melt-crystal interaction are involved in the formation of highly fractionated granites.This paper assessed those two processes using geochemistry of muscovite and tourmaline a...Both fractional crystallization and fluid-melt-crystal interaction are involved in the formation of highly fractionated granites.This paper assessed those two processes using geochemistry of muscovite and tourmaline and bulkrock chemistry of multi-phase Wangxianling granitoids,South China.Compositional variations suggest the coarse-grained muscovite granite is produced from fractional crystallization of the two-mica granite whereas the fine-grained muscovite granite represents a distinct magma pulse.Progressive fractionation of quartz,feldspar and biotite leads to elevated boron and aluminum content in melt which promoted muscovite and tourmaline to crystallize,which promotes two-mica granite evolving towards tourmaline-bearing muscovite granite.Fluid-melt-crystal interaction occurred at the magmatichydrothermal transitional stage and resulted in the textural and chemical zonings of tourmaline and muscovite in finegrained muscovite granite.The rims of both tourmaline and muscovite are characterized by the enrichment of fluid mobile elements such as Li,Mn,Cs and Zn and heavierδ^(11)B values of the tourmaline rims(-15.0‰to-13.6‰)compared to cores(-15.7‰to-14.3‰).Meanwhile,significant M-type REE tetrad effects(TE_(1,3)=1.07-1.18)and low K/Rb ratios(48-52)also correspond to fluid-melt-crystal interaction.This study shows zoned muscovite and tourmaline can be excellent tracers of fractional crystallization and late-stage fluid-melt-crystal interaction in highly evolved magmatic systems.展开更多
The GPS data sourced from the permanent GPS network in the Kashmir Himalaya were utilized to quantify both vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley of the northwestern Himalaya.While lateral def...The GPS data sourced from the permanent GPS network in the Kashmir Himalaya were utilized to quantify both vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley of the northwestern Himalaya.While lateral deformation in the Kashmir basin has been previously quantified,the vertical component has not been studied yet.To quantify the vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley,we use GAMIT/GLOBK software to process the GPS data.The lateral motion data indicate that the Indian plate continues to move towards the Eurasian plate at a rate of 36-42 mm/yr,while the vertical vectors infer a transition zone across the Kashmir valley.Using ArcGIS,Iso-base and Iso-ketabase maps were generated from the GPS vertical vectors to study the vertical deformation status of the Kashmir Valley.The analysis of vertical vectors reveals a significant transition zone in the Kashmir Valley.The vertical vector data show distinct patterns:GPS stations in the northeast,south,and southeast of the Kashmir Valley exhibit uplift,while stations in the north,northwest,and southwest show subsidence.The uplift velocity increases as we move from the Srinagar station to the Kulgam station via Tral and Ashmuqam,while the subsidence rate increases as we move from the Bandipora station to Mulgam and Uri.Specifically,the highest uplift rate(5.2±0.6 mm/yr)is observed at the Kulgam station and the highest subsidence rate(-6.5±1.26 mm/yr)at the Uri station.On average,vertical subsidence of-2.81 mm/yr is recorded along the north and northwest sides of the valley,and an average uplift of 3.04 mm/yr in the south and southeast.Integrating geomorphological observations with GPS measurements,we infer the presence of an active normal fault running northeast-southwest across the Kashmir Valley,transverse to the major thrust faults.Recent seismic events,including the M_(W)3.9 event near Nagbal and the M_(W)3.7 event near Mujgund in 2020,clustering of local seismic events,and two devastating historical seismic events(1828 AD and 1877/1878 AD)along this transition zone highlight the fault's activity and the region's vulnerability to future earthquakes.Delineation of such geological structures is crucial for seismic hazard assessment and micro-seismic zonation in the Kashmir Valley.Therefore,this study represents a significant step towards understanding the geodynamics and kinematics of the region and improving seismic risk mitigation strategies.展开更多
The Middle to Late Jurassic,high-pressure metamorphic ophiolites of Inzecca Unit are well exposed in the Noceta-Vezzani area of Alpine Corsica.These metaophiolites were studied by using a multidisciplinary approach to...The Middle to Late Jurassic,high-pressure metamorphic ophiolites of Inzecca Unit are well exposed in the Noceta-Vezzani area of Alpine Corsica.These metaophiolites were studied by using a multidisciplinary approach to reconstruct the architecture of the oceanic sector from which they derived.The collected data indicate that this oceanic crust consists of a mantle metaperidotites and metaophicalcites,both covered by massive or pillow metabasalts with or without a layer of ophiolite-bearing metabreccias.展开更多
The Mahabad rhyolitic complex,mostly composed of rhyolite but also including granite and granodiorite,is exposed in NW Iran as a part of the Central Iran Block.Porphyritic,hyalo-porphyritic and spheroidal are the main...The Mahabad rhyolitic complex,mostly composed of rhyolite but also including granite and granodiorite,is exposed in NW Iran as a part of the Central Iran Block.Porphyritic,hyalo-porphyritic and spheroidal are the main textures of the studied samples of rhyolite.U-Pb zircon chronology on three samples of Mahabad rhyolitic complex yielded Cambrian to Ediacaran ages of 537.6±6.6 Ma,547.4±6.5 Ma and 556.2±7.1 Ma.Based on geochemical analyses,the original magma was high potassium calc-alkaline to shoshonitic.The rocks are enriched in LREEs relative to HREEs.Trace element patterns of Mahabad rhyolite normalized to chondrites show negative anomalies of high-fi eld-strength elements(Ti,Nb,Ta,Hf,Yb,Y and Zr)and high LREEs and large ion lithophile element contents(Rb,K,Th and Ba).^(208)Pb/^(204) Pb(36.7219–39.0367),^(207) Pb/^(204) Pb(15.4963–15.7669)and ^(206) Pb/^(204) Pb(16.9405–19.9567)ratios indicate an EM-II enriched mantle source for the rhyolite magma.Large variation ofεHf(t)from−5.2 to+4.5 points to a mantle source with crustal material contribution in the magma genesis.The rhyolitic magma erupted in an active continental margin.The formation of calc-alkaline high potassium magma was probably related to metasomatism of the mantle because of the north to south subduction of Proto-Tethys oceanic crust beneath the northern margin of Gondwana continental crust.展开更多
This study characterizes the instrumental record of California climate for the last 170 years.Our goal is to look for hydrologic variability at decadal and longer time scales that would be consistent with paleoclimate...This study characterizes the instrumental record of California climate for the last 170 years.Our goal is to look for hydrologic variability at decadal and longer time scales that would be consistent with paleoclimate estimates of hydrologic variability in California for the last 3000 years.Our study focuses on meteorological summaries of annual precipitation and temperature.The precipitation records go back as far as 1850;the temperature records go back as far as 1880.California hydrologic records show strong variability at the interannual level due to ENSO forcing.They also all show a strong decadal(∼14 yr)cyclicity and evidence for multi-decadal to centennial variability that is consistent with California paleoclimate studies.California temperature records show a long-term warming of 5°F-6°F(2.8°C-3.4°C)associated with global warming,but there is no evidence for a similar long-term trend in hydrologic variability.Long-term Pacific Ocean variability adjacent to central and northern California,Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)and North Pacific Gyre Oscillation(NPGO),show a similar decadal to centennial pattern of variability that we associate with our long-term hydrologic variability.The positive phase of the NPGO and the negative phase of the PDO are associated with the decadal scale(∼14 yr)dry cycles in California for the last 70 years.展开更多
Lower Carboniferous clastic sedimentary rocks(i.e.,the Nanduan Formation)in the Changning-Menglian belt of the southeastern Tibetan Plateau may provide new insights into the tectonic evolution of the Paleo-Tethys Ocea...Lower Carboniferous clastic sedimentary rocks(i.e.,the Nanduan Formation)in the Changning-Menglian belt of the southeastern Tibetan Plateau may provide new insights into the tectonic evolution of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean.This paper presents new petrographic,geochemical,and detrital zircon U-Pb age data to constrain the provenance and depositional setting of these rocks.Sandstone samples of the Nanduan Formation are all quartz arenites(Q_(92-99)F_(1-7)L_(0-2))with high SiO_(2)contents(85.1 wt.%-95.2 wt.%;average=90.9 wt.%),indicating high compositional maturity.They exhibit fractionated rare earth element(REE)patterns,with light REE enrichment[(La/Yb)_(N)=6.48-12.1]and negative Eu anomalies(Eu/Eu^(*)=0.53-0.74),and marked negative Sr-Cs-V-Cr-Ni anomalies in upper continental crust-normalised multi-element diagrams.The geochemical features and heavy mineral assemblages suggest that sediments were mainly derived from ancient sedimentary rocks in cratonic interiors or stable continental areas,and were probably deposited in a passive continental margin setting.Detrital zircon U-Pb dating(n=256)of the Nanduan Formation sandstones defines three distinct age peaks in the Pan-African(600-500 Ma),younger Grenvillian(950-850 Ma),and older Grenvillian(1250-1000 Ma).Their zircon age spectra are similar to those of Lower Paleozoic sedimentary rocks(i.e.,the Mengtong and Mengdingjie groups)in the BaoshanSibumasu Block,but significantly different from those of older rocks in the Simao-Indochina and other surrounding blocks(i.e.,the western Yangtze,western Cathaysia,western Qiangtang,Tethyan Himalaya,and Lhasa blocks).This suggests that the Nanduan Formation was deposited at the margin of the Baoshan-Sibumasu Block.Combining the new data presented in this study with published data,we suggest that the Nanduan Formation and underlying Lancang Group were deposited in the same setting during the Early and Late Paleozoic,respectively.展开更多
The mechanics of slow-slip events and earthquakes is controlled by the constitutive behavior of rocks in active fault zones,which is sensitive to many factors encompassing lithology,temperature,confining and pore-flui...The mechanics of slow-slip events and earthquakes is controlled by the constitutive behavior of rocks in active fault zones,which is sensitive to many factors encompassing lithology,temperature,confining and pore-fluid pressure,and slip-rate,among others.Understanding the frictional properties of faults is crucial to predicting many aspects of the seismic cycle,from the source characteristics and recurrence patterns of earthquakes to the mechanics of remote triggering.Here,we describe a constitutive model that explains the slip-rate-,state-,temperature-,and normal-stress-dependence of fault friction for a wide variety of rock types,explaining the evolution of frictional stability under various barometric and hydrothermal conditions relevant to natural and induced seismicity,encompassing the brittle-ductile transition.The frictional strength is controlled by the area of contact junctions that form along a rough interface or by grain-to-grain contact in fault gouge and follows a nonlinear function of normal stress.The physical model explains the direct and evolutionary effects following perturbations in temperature,normal stress,and slip-rate,and the dependence of the frictional parameters on ambient physical conditions.The competition among healing and deformation mechanisms explains the dependence of fault stability on temperature,slip-rate,and effective normal stress for a wide range of rocks.The brittle-to-flow transition at the bottom of the seismogenic zone is caused by the thermobaric activation of semi-brittle deformation mechanisms.The model unifies and extends previous formulations,providing a single framework to explain rock deformation in Earth’s brittle and ductile layers.展开更多
Groundwater is a crucial water source for urban areas in Africa, particularly where surface water is insufficient to meet demand. This study analyses the water quality of five shallow wells (WW1-WW5) in Half-London Wa...Groundwater is a crucial water source for urban areas in Africa, particularly where surface water is insufficient to meet demand. This study analyses the water quality of five shallow wells (WW1-WW5) in Half-London Ward, Tunduma Town, Tanzania, using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to identify the primary factors influencing groundwater contamination. Monthly samples were collected over 12 months and analysed for physical, chemical, and biological parameters. The PCA revealed between four and six principal components (PCs) for each well, explaining between 84.61% and 92.55% of the total variance in water quality data. In WW1, five PCs captured 87.53% of the variability, with PC1 (33.05%) dominated by pH, EC, TDS, and microbial contamination, suggesting significant influences from surface runoff and pit latrines. In WW2, six PCs explained 92.55% of the variance, with PC1 (36.17%) highlighting the effects of salinity, TDS, and agricultural runoff. WW3 had four PCs explaining 84.61% of the variance, with PC1 (39.63%) showing high contributions from pH, hardness, and salinity, indicating geological influences and contamination from human activities. Similarly, in WW4, six PCs explained 90.83% of the variance, where PC1 (43.53%) revealed contamination from pit latrines and fertilizers. WW5 also had six PCs, accounting for 92.51% of the variance, with PC1 (42.73%) indicating significant contamination from agricultural runoff and pit latrines. The study concludes that groundwater quality in Half-London Ward is primarily affected by a combination of surface runoff, pit latrine contamination, agricultural inputs, and geological factors. The presence of microbial contaminants and elevated nitrate and phosphate levels underscores the need for improved sanitation and sustainable agricultural practices. Recommendations include strengthening sanitation infrastructure, promoting responsible farming techniques, and implementing regular groundwater monitoring to safeguard water resources and public health in the region.展开更多
With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositi...With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositional range resulting from little or no fractional crystallization or crustal assimilation and shows evidence of rapid magma ascent.The established thermodynamic model covers the pathway from the magma source depth to the eruption.The model shows that the pillow lava originated at the depths of~85-100 km by fluid ascent from a stagnant slab.This range corresponds to the depth that encompasses the uppermost asthenosphere to the lowermost lithosphere corresponding to the upper garnet to the lower spinel sta-bility fields of the mantle.Subsequently,the melt rose to~66-71 km depth where a primary magma reservoir was generated possibly due to existence of a possible local discontinuity within the upper mantle.The magma uprose rapidly from~61 to~20 km or even to a shallower depth with crystallization of dendritic clinopyroxene and titano-magnetite,due to dehydration of magma.Magma ascent slowed down near the surface possibly due to the volcanic channel split into two or more toward the vents.The model can be applied to other volcanic areas composed of less evolved rocks.展开更多
The 110-mining method,a rising and revolutionary non-pillar longwall mining method,can obviously expand coal extraction ratio and minimize roadway incidents.However,in case of composite hard roof,problems such as diff...The 110-mining method,a rising and revolutionary non-pillar longwall mining method,can obviously expand coal extraction ratio and minimize roadway incidents.However,in case of composite hard roof,problems such as difficulty in commanding the entry steadiness and insufficient fragmentation and bulking of the goaf gangue are prevalent.In this study,a 110-mining method for roadway surrounding rock stability control technology based on a compensation mechanism was proposed.First,the composite hard roof cutting short cantilever beam(SCB)model was built and the compensation mechanism including stress and space dual compensation was studied.Subsequently,the controllable elements influencing the roadway steadiness were confirmed to consequently put forward a control technology based on stress compensation for entry support and space compensation for the fragmentation and bulking of goaf gangue.The control technology was finally verified through onsite engineering experiments in terms of composite hard roof.The adoption of the 110-mining method with compensation control technology indicated good support effect on the roadway.The initial and residual expansion coefficients of the goaf gangue increased by 0.6 and 0.6,respectively,and the maximum and average working resistances of the working face support decreased by 10.9%and 13.8%,respectively.Consequently,the deformations of reserved entry decreased,and entry steadiness was enhanced.The presented technique and effects got probably have practical values for non-pillar mining functions in comparable field.展开更多
Phototrophy and chemotrophy are two dominant types of microbial metabolism.However,to date,the potential of the ubiquitous and versatile mechanical energy as a renewable energy source to drive the growth of microorgan...Phototrophy and chemotrophy are two dominant types of microbial metabolism.However,to date,the potential of the ubiquitous and versatile mechanical energy as a renewable energy source to drive the growth of microorganisms has remained unknown and not utilized.Here,we present evidence in favor of a previously unidentified metabolic pathway,in which the electronic energy produced from mechanical energy by the piezoelectric materials is used to support the growth of microorganisms.When electroactive microorganism Rhodopseudomonas palustris(R.palustris;with barium titanate nanoparticles)was mechanically stirred,a powerful biohybrid piezoelectric effect(BPE)enabled sustainable carbon fixation coupled with nitrate reduction.Transcriptomic analyses demonstrated that mechanical stirring of the bacteria–barium titanate biohybrid led to upregulation of genes encoding functions involved in electron and energy transfer in R.palustris.Studies with other electroactive microorganisms suggested that the ability of microbes to utilize BPE may be a common phenomenon in the microbial world.Taken together,these findings imply a long-neglected and potentially important microbial metabolic pathway,with potential importance to microbial survival in the energy-limited environments.展开更多
The effect of depositional facies and diagenesis on the reservoir potential of the Sakesar limestone has been assessed through core plug porosity and permeability data,scanning electron microscope(SEM),and petrographi...The effect of depositional facies and diagenesis on the reservoir potential of the Sakesar limestone has been assessed through core plug porosity and permeability data,scanning electron microscope(SEM),and petrographic study in three stratigraphic sections(Karuli,Badshah Pur,and Sardhai)of Central Salt Range.Field observations reveal three lithofacies:thin-bedded limestone with shale intercalation,thick-bedded nodular limestone,and highly fractured limestone.Based on a petrographic study,six microfacies have been identified:bioclastic mudstone facies(SKF-1),Lockhartia-nummulitic wackestone facies(SKF-2),Assilina-Alveolina packstone facies(SKF-3),Lockhartia-nummulitic packstone facies(SKF-4),Alveolina grainstone facies(SKF-5),and nummulitic grainstone facies(SKF-6).The Sakesar limestone shows various diagenetic changes such as compaction,dissolution,dolomitization,cementation,and fracturing,resulting in different types of pores.Two reservoir zones are identified in the Sakesar limestone:a mud-dominated reservoir in an outer ramp setting with interparticle and micropores and a bioclastic grain-dominated facies in an inner ramp setting with intraskeletal and fracture porosity.The porosity and permeability of grain-dominated facies(8%-30%and 0.8-8 mD)are higher than mud-dominated facies(4%-15%and 0.5-4 mD)due to intraskeletal/intraparticle pores and dolomitization.展开更多
The microstructure and fabric of rocks largely control their mechanical behavior,and their spatial variations can lead to anisotropic behavior.Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss exhibit anisotropy,and characterizing thi...The microstructure and fabric of rocks largely control their mechanical behavior,and their spatial variations can lead to anisotropic behavior.Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss exhibit anisotropy,and characterizing this anisotropy is crucial in geoscientific and engineering applications including geothermal plays,active fault zones,and mining sites.We investigate a foliated gneiss from the French River area of the Canadian Shield to determine its mechanical properties and assess the impact of anisotropy across different scales.We combined micro-scale experiments(e.g.nanoindentation and optical and electron microscopy),with meso-scale experiments(e.g.unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and indirect tensile test),to attempt bridging the micro-to meso-scale elastic property gap.Our results show that micro-and meso-mechanical properties of gneiss are orientation-dependent across scales.Young's modulus,upscaled from nanoindentation testing,varied between 51 GPa and 74 GPa,while meso-scale Young's modulus from UCS tests varied between 45 GPa and 54 GPa.The ultrasonic velocities(P-and S-wave)exhibited anisotropy of 26%and 24%,respectively,while the estimated UCS anisotropy was 30%,with the highest values observed in the direction parallel to the foliation.The direction of the mineral alignment forming the foliation plane plays a crucial role in determining the failure pattern of the rock.We observed predominantly tensile failure in samples with 0°–15°foliation plane angle,shear-slip failure for samples with 20°–65°,and a conjugate shear failure in the sample at 90°foliation plane angle to the loading direction.These findings provide insight into the anisotropic(orientation-dependent)characterization of foliated metamorphic rocks,which can be useful in rock engineering applications and numerical simulations.展开更多
Rock classification plays a crucial role in various fields such as geology,engineering,and environmental studies.Employing deep learning AI(artificial intelligence)methods has a high potential to significantly improve...Rock classification plays a crucial role in various fields such as geology,engineering,and environmental studies.Employing deep learning AI(artificial intelligence)methods has a high potential to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of this task.The paper delves into the exploration of two cuttingedge AI techniques,namely Mask DINO and Mask R-CNN(convolutional neural network),as means to identify rock weathering grades and rock types.The results demonstrate that Mask DINO,which is a Detection Transformer(DETR),outperforms Mask R-CNN for the aforementioned purposes.Mask DINO achieved f-1 scores of 91% and 86% in weathering grade detection and rock type detection,as opposed to the Mask R-CNN's f-1 scores of 84% and 75%,respectively.These findings underscore the substantial potential of employing DETR algorithms like Mask DINO for automatic classification of both rock type and weathering states.Although the study examines only two AI models,the data processing and other techniques developed in this study may serve as a foundation for future advancements in the field.By incorporating these advanced AI techniques,logging personnel can obtain valuable references to aid their work,ultimately contributing to the advancement of geological and related fields.展开更多
Oasis soils in Tunisia are characterized by low soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks,primarily due to their coarse texture and intensive irrigation practices.In the Gataaya Oasis,soils receive 3.000 to 4.000 L/m^(2) annuall...Oasis soils in Tunisia are characterized by low soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks,primarily due to their coarse texture and intensive irrigation practices.In the Gataaya Oasis,soils receive 3.000 to 4.000 L/m^(2) annually through submersion irrigation,leading to a rapid decline in SOC stocks.Despite their sandy texture,which promotes good water infiltration,these soils are enriched with clay,dissolved materials,and fertilizers in deeper horizons.This study aimed to assess SOC content in the Gataaya Oasis soils,investigate the transport of labile carbon in drainage water,and clarify the destiny of this transported carbon.Soil samples were collected systematically at three depths(0–10,10–20,and 20–30 cm),focusing on the top 30 cm depth,which is most affected by amendments.Two sampling points(P1 and P2)were selected,i.e.,P1 profile near the trunk of date palms(with manure input)and P2 profile between two adjacent date palms(without manure input).Water samples were collected from drainage systems within the oasis(W1,W2,and W3)and outside the oasis(W4).A laboratory experiment simulating manure application and irrigation was conducted to complement field observations.Physical-chemical analyses revealed a significant decrease in SOC stocks with soil depths.In P1 profile,SOC stocks declined from 17.71 t/hm^(2) at the 0–10 cm depth to 7.80 t/hm^(2) at the 20–30 cm depth.In P2 profile,SOC stocks were lower,decreasing from 6.73 t/hm^(2) at the 0–10 cm depth to 3.57 t/hm^(2) at the 20–30 cm depth.Labile carbon content in drainage water increased outside the oasis,with chemical oxygen demand(COD)values rising from 73 mg/L in W1 water sample to 290 mg/L in W4 water sample,indicating cumulative leaching effects from surrounding oases.The laboratory experiment confirmed field observations,showing a decline in soil organic matter(SOM)content from 3.27%to 2.62%after 12 irrigations,highlighting the vulnerability of SOC stocks to intensive irrigation.This study underscores the low SOC stocks in the Gataaya Oasis soils and their rapid depletion under successive irrigations.The findings provide insights into the dynamics of labile carbon transport and its contribution to regional carbon cycling,offering valuable information for sustainable soil management and ecological protection in arid ecosystems.展开更多
Large-scale Cenozoic alkali-rich magmatic rocks are exposed at the eastern margin of Tibet due to the interaction between the Indian and Eurasian plates.However,their petrogenesis and associated geodynamic processes r...Large-scale Cenozoic alkali-rich magmatic rocks are exposed at the eastern margin of Tibet due to the interaction between the Indian and Eurasian plates.However,their petrogenesis and associated geodynamic processes remain poorly understood.We analyzed the Xifanping porphyries in the Sanjiang orogenic belt to provide new insights.Our study shows a successive assembly of porphyry intrusions during three magmatic episodes.The magnitude and duration of the magmatic activities diminished sequentially,and mineralization occurred during the intermediate phase.Geochemically,the Xifangping porphyries display an adakitic affinity.According to zircon Hf isotope data,we propose that these porphyries originated from the partial melting of the thickened mafic lower crust beneath the western Yangtze Craton in response to lithospheric extension and asthenospheric upwelling.Analogous to the coeval alkali-rich porphyries in western Yunnan,the petrogenetic model of the Xifanping porphyries indicates regional north-south and east-west fractures caused by the clockwise rotation of the continental lithosphere and the Jinshajiang-Red River strike-slip during the post-collision phase of the India-Eurasia collision.In this context,we argue that the collision in eastern Tibet may have extended eastward to southwestern Sichuan during the post-collision period,persisting until approximately 30 Ma.展开更多
The Ediacaran-Cambrian Petermann Orogen is a dextral transpressional orogen exposed in central Australia,which facilitated the exhumation of a high-pressure core and the deformation of the Neoproterozoic-Palaeozoic Am...The Ediacaran-Cambrian Petermann Orogen is a dextral transpressional orogen exposed in central Australia,which facilitated the exhumation of a high-pressure core and the deformation of the Neoproterozoic-Palaeozoic Amadeus Basin.Several studies have investigated the metamorphic and deformational evolution of the Petermann Orogen;however,the spatiotemporal variation of the deformation and cooling history is yet to be fully understood.In situ muscovite and biotite Rb-Sr geochronology,in combination with Ti-in-quartz thermometry is applied to map the spatiotemporal deformation and cooling patterns of the northern part of the Petermann Orogen.Interpreted muscovite Rb-Sr growth ages obtained from samples in the Petermann Nappe Complex(PNC),range between c.598 Ma and 565 Ma,which correlate with the timing of deformation during the 600-520 Ma Petermann Orogeny.Interpreted muscovite and biotite cooling ages are younger in the east of the PNC(c.556-541 Ma)and broadly correlate with the regional pattern of crustal heat production,suggesting that the geothermal gradient had a significant control on the timing and duration of cooling.Biotite Rb-Sr cooling ages between c.555 Ma and 497 Ma for the orogenic core show no correlation with high heat production areas,however,differences in exhumed crustal levels across the Petermann Orogen are observed:high-P granulite facies rocks in the orogenic core vs middle-upper crustal rocks in the PNC,indicating that at least part of the spatiotemporal variation of cooling ages can be attributed to differential exhumation during the Petermann Orogeny.Hence,crustal heat production and differential exhumation were likely the main controlling factors on the duration and variation of cooling rates in the Petermann Orogen.展开更多
The Baibokoum syenitic pluton(BSP),located in southern Chad,to the NE of the Adamawa-Yadédomain,is one of the few strongly potassic magmatic bodies in the southern part of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Ch...The Baibokoum syenitic pluton(BSP),located in southern Chad,to the NE of the Adamawa-Yadédomain,is one of the few strongly potassic magmatic bodies in the southern part of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Chad.It has been previously studied petrologically,but its petrogenesis has remained poorly known.Petrographic and whole-rock geochemical data presented in this article highlight their magma genesis and geodynamic evolution.The BSP consists of medium-to coarse-grained syenites associated with minor microdiorites,which occur as syn-plutonic dikes and mafic microgranular enclaves(MME)coarse-and medium-grained syenites outcrop respectively to the core and the border of the BSP.The syenite displays high-K and alkaline to trans-alkaline affinity.Petrographic and geochemical data suggest that medium-to coarse-grained syenites are from single magma source that evolved and differentiated by fractional crystallization in a magma reservoir.REE profiles show enriched LREEs(La_(N)/Yb_(N)=6.19-45.55)while HREEs show an almost flat profile(Dy_(N)/Yb_(N)=1.0-2.23),and the La/Sm and Sm/Yb ratios have led to propose that the aforementioned rocks derived from the partial melting of a garnet-spinel-lherzolite mantle source.Negative Nb and Ta anomalies indicate that this mantle source was modified by the addition of subduction-related material.Th/Yb ratios associated with high Ba/La ratios indicate that enrichment of the source could be related to slab-derived fluids.The parental magma of the BSP was generated by partial melting of the metasomatized lithospheric mantle that was modified into arc-magmatism material in a subduction setting.Its emplacement took place in two successive stages:a static stage of fractional crystallization and crystal settling in a deep magma source and a dynamic stage in a shear deformation setting during which stratified magma rises towards the upper crust,with evolved syenite magma being emplaced first and diorite later.The emplacement of the BSP was probably controlled by the evolution of the Tcholliré-Banyo Fault and M'BéréShear Zone during the Pan-African orogeny.展开更多
In the published version of our article(Shaji et al.,2024),in the last paragraph of the article,Hong Kong should be corrected to Hong Kong(China)and the repetition of Spain and Ireland in the same sentence need to be ...In the published version of our article(Shaji et al.,2024),in the last paragraph of the article,Hong Kong should be corrected to Hong Kong(China)and the repetition of Spain and Ireland in the same sentence need to be deleted.The correct sentence is as below.展开更多
基金supported by the research grant of the Kongju National University in 2023.
文摘The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Panoramic Virtual Reality(PVR)applied to online earth science classes on students’learning flow.To this end,a PVR learning material was made with a geology learning site,which contains a core geologic concept contained in a high school curriculum in Korea.To this end,a PVR learning material was made at a geologic field site to provide an interactive and engaging way for students to grasp core geologic concepts according to the high school curriculum in Korea.The PVR was applied to online earth science classes with 45 high school students.In order to examine the effect of the PVR on students'learning flow,pre-post learning flow test papers were used,then matchedsample t-test analysis and students'responses were analyzed.The result shows online classes with PVR have positive effects on learning flow(p<0.05).And it was possible for the students to observe three-dimensional geologic structures effectively in online classes as in offline field trips.And the students'responded with positive feedbacks.These suggest that PVR in online classes can be used as an effective teaching method,which can improve students'flow and eventually understanding subjects.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42072089 and 41530206)。
文摘Both fractional crystallization and fluid-melt-crystal interaction are involved in the formation of highly fractionated granites.This paper assessed those two processes using geochemistry of muscovite and tourmaline and bulkrock chemistry of multi-phase Wangxianling granitoids,South China.Compositional variations suggest the coarse-grained muscovite granite is produced from fractional crystallization of the two-mica granite whereas the fine-grained muscovite granite represents a distinct magma pulse.Progressive fractionation of quartz,feldspar and biotite leads to elevated boron and aluminum content in melt which promoted muscovite and tourmaline to crystallize,which promotes two-mica granite evolving towards tourmaline-bearing muscovite granite.Fluid-melt-crystal interaction occurred at the magmatichydrothermal transitional stage and resulted in the textural and chemical zonings of tourmaline and muscovite in finegrained muscovite granite.The rims of both tourmaline and muscovite are characterized by the enrichment of fluid mobile elements such as Li,Mn,Cs and Zn and heavierδ^(11)B values of the tourmaline rims(-15.0‰to-13.6‰)compared to cores(-15.7‰to-14.3‰).Meanwhile,significant M-type REE tetrad effects(TE_(1,3)=1.07-1.18)and low K/Rb ratios(48-52)also correspond to fluid-melt-crystal interaction.This study shows zoned muscovite and tourmaline can be excellent tracers of fractional crystallization and late-stage fluid-melt-crystal interaction in highly evolved magmatic systems.
文摘The GPS data sourced from the permanent GPS network in the Kashmir Himalaya were utilized to quantify both vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley of the northwestern Himalaya.While lateral deformation in the Kashmir basin has been previously quantified,the vertical component has not been studied yet.To quantify the vertical and horizontal deformation rates in the Kashmir Valley,we use GAMIT/GLOBK software to process the GPS data.The lateral motion data indicate that the Indian plate continues to move towards the Eurasian plate at a rate of 36-42 mm/yr,while the vertical vectors infer a transition zone across the Kashmir valley.Using ArcGIS,Iso-base and Iso-ketabase maps were generated from the GPS vertical vectors to study the vertical deformation status of the Kashmir Valley.The analysis of vertical vectors reveals a significant transition zone in the Kashmir Valley.The vertical vector data show distinct patterns:GPS stations in the northeast,south,and southeast of the Kashmir Valley exhibit uplift,while stations in the north,northwest,and southwest show subsidence.The uplift velocity increases as we move from the Srinagar station to the Kulgam station via Tral and Ashmuqam,while the subsidence rate increases as we move from the Bandipora station to Mulgam and Uri.Specifically,the highest uplift rate(5.2±0.6 mm/yr)is observed at the Kulgam station and the highest subsidence rate(-6.5±1.26 mm/yr)at the Uri station.On average,vertical subsidence of-2.81 mm/yr is recorded along the north and northwest sides of the valley,and an average uplift of 3.04 mm/yr in the south and southeast.Integrating geomorphological observations with GPS measurements,we infer the presence of an active normal fault running northeast-southwest across the Kashmir Valley,transverse to the major thrust faults.Recent seismic events,including the M_(W)3.9 event near Nagbal and the M_(W)3.7 event near Mujgund in 2020,clustering of local seismic events,and two devastating historical seismic events(1828 AD and 1877/1878 AD)along this transition zone highlight the fault's activity and the region's vulnerability to future earthquakes.Delineation of such geological structures is crucial for seismic hazard assessment and micro-seismic zonation in the Kashmir Valley.Therefore,this study represents a significant step towards understanding the geodynamics and kinematics of the region and improving seismic risk mitigation strategies.
基金supported by PRIN 2020 project(Resp.Michele Marroni)Claudia D’Oriano(INGV)Matteo Masotta and Danis Filimon(Earth Science Dept)are also thanked for analytical support in the laboratoriesThis work benefited from the PRA 2022 project handled by Francesca Meneghini.
文摘The Middle to Late Jurassic,high-pressure metamorphic ophiolites of Inzecca Unit are well exposed in the Noceta-Vezzani area of Alpine Corsica.These metaophiolites were studied by using a multidisciplinary approach to reconstruct the architecture of the oceanic sector from which they derived.The collected data indicate that this oceanic crust consists of a mantle metaperidotites and metaophicalcites,both covered by massive or pillow metabasalts with or without a layer of ophiolite-bearing metabreccias.
文摘The Mahabad rhyolitic complex,mostly composed of rhyolite but also including granite and granodiorite,is exposed in NW Iran as a part of the Central Iran Block.Porphyritic,hyalo-porphyritic and spheroidal are the main textures of the studied samples of rhyolite.U-Pb zircon chronology on three samples of Mahabad rhyolitic complex yielded Cambrian to Ediacaran ages of 537.6±6.6 Ma,547.4±6.5 Ma and 556.2±7.1 Ma.Based on geochemical analyses,the original magma was high potassium calc-alkaline to shoshonitic.The rocks are enriched in LREEs relative to HREEs.Trace element patterns of Mahabad rhyolite normalized to chondrites show negative anomalies of high-fi eld-strength elements(Ti,Nb,Ta,Hf,Yb,Y and Zr)and high LREEs and large ion lithophile element contents(Rb,K,Th and Ba).^(208)Pb/^(204) Pb(36.7219–39.0367),^(207) Pb/^(204) Pb(15.4963–15.7669)and ^(206) Pb/^(204) Pb(16.9405–19.9567)ratios indicate an EM-II enriched mantle source for the rhyolite magma.Large variation ofεHf(t)from−5.2 to+4.5 points to a mantle source with crustal material contribution in the magma genesis.The rhyolitic magma erupted in an active continental margin.The formation of calc-alkaline high potassium magma was probably related to metasomatism of the mantle because of the north to south subduction of Proto-Tethys oceanic crust beneath the northern margin of Gondwana continental crust.
文摘This study characterizes the instrumental record of California climate for the last 170 years.Our goal is to look for hydrologic variability at decadal and longer time scales that would be consistent with paleoclimate estimates of hydrologic variability in California for the last 3000 years.Our study focuses on meteorological summaries of annual precipitation and temperature.The precipitation records go back as far as 1850;the temperature records go back as far as 1880.California hydrologic records show strong variability at the interannual level due to ENSO forcing.They also all show a strong decadal(∼14 yr)cyclicity and evidence for multi-decadal to centennial variability that is consistent with California paleoclimate studies.California temperature records show a long-term warming of 5°F-6°F(2.8°C-3.4°C)associated with global warming,but there is no evidence for a similar long-term trend in hydrologic variability.Long-term Pacific Ocean variability adjacent to central and northern California,Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)and North Pacific Gyre Oscillation(NPGO),show a similar decadal to centennial pattern of variability that we associate with our long-term hydrologic variability.The positive phase of the NPGO and the negative phase of the PDO are associated with the decadal scale(∼14 yr)dry cycles in California for the last 70 years.
基金financially supported by the Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202201AT070077)the Ministry-Province Cooperation Pilot Projects(No.2023ZRBSHZ059)+1 种基金the Major Science and Technology Special Plan of Yunnan Province(No.202202AG050006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41603032)。
文摘Lower Carboniferous clastic sedimentary rocks(i.e.,the Nanduan Formation)in the Changning-Menglian belt of the southeastern Tibetan Plateau may provide new insights into the tectonic evolution of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean.This paper presents new petrographic,geochemical,and detrital zircon U-Pb age data to constrain the provenance and depositional setting of these rocks.Sandstone samples of the Nanduan Formation are all quartz arenites(Q_(92-99)F_(1-7)L_(0-2))with high SiO_(2)contents(85.1 wt.%-95.2 wt.%;average=90.9 wt.%),indicating high compositional maturity.They exhibit fractionated rare earth element(REE)patterns,with light REE enrichment[(La/Yb)_(N)=6.48-12.1]and negative Eu anomalies(Eu/Eu^(*)=0.53-0.74),and marked negative Sr-Cs-V-Cr-Ni anomalies in upper continental crust-normalised multi-element diagrams.The geochemical features and heavy mineral assemblages suggest that sediments were mainly derived from ancient sedimentary rocks in cratonic interiors or stable continental areas,and were probably deposited in a passive continental margin setting.Detrital zircon U-Pb dating(n=256)of the Nanduan Formation sandstones defines three distinct age peaks in the Pan-African(600-500 Ma),younger Grenvillian(950-850 Ma),and older Grenvillian(1250-1000 Ma).Their zircon age spectra are similar to those of Lower Paleozoic sedimentary rocks(i.e.,the Mengtong and Mengdingjie groups)in the BaoshanSibumasu Block,but significantly different from those of older rocks in the Simao-Indochina and other surrounding blocks(i.e.,the western Yangtze,western Cathaysia,western Qiangtang,Tethyan Himalaya,and Lhasa blocks).This suggests that the Nanduan Formation was deposited at the margin of the Baoshan-Sibumasu Block.Combining the new data presented in this study with published data,we suggest that the Nanduan Formation and underlying Lancang Group were deposited in the same setting during the Early and Late Paleozoic,respectively.
基金funded by the National Science Foundation(No.EAR-1848192)。
文摘The mechanics of slow-slip events and earthquakes is controlled by the constitutive behavior of rocks in active fault zones,which is sensitive to many factors encompassing lithology,temperature,confining and pore-fluid pressure,and slip-rate,among others.Understanding the frictional properties of faults is crucial to predicting many aspects of the seismic cycle,from the source characteristics and recurrence patterns of earthquakes to the mechanics of remote triggering.Here,we describe a constitutive model that explains the slip-rate-,state-,temperature-,and normal-stress-dependence of fault friction for a wide variety of rock types,explaining the evolution of frictional stability under various barometric and hydrothermal conditions relevant to natural and induced seismicity,encompassing the brittle-ductile transition.The frictional strength is controlled by the area of contact junctions that form along a rough interface or by grain-to-grain contact in fault gouge and follows a nonlinear function of normal stress.The physical model explains the direct and evolutionary effects following perturbations in temperature,normal stress,and slip-rate,and the dependence of the frictional parameters on ambient physical conditions.The competition among healing and deformation mechanisms explains the dependence of fault stability on temperature,slip-rate,and effective normal stress for a wide range of rocks.The brittle-to-flow transition at the bottom of the seismogenic zone is caused by the thermobaric activation of semi-brittle deformation mechanisms.The model unifies and extends previous formulations,providing a single framework to explain rock deformation in Earth’s brittle and ductile layers.
文摘Groundwater is a crucial water source for urban areas in Africa, particularly where surface water is insufficient to meet demand. This study analyses the water quality of five shallow wells (WW1-WW5) in Half-London Ward, Tunduma Town, Tanzania, using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to identify the primary factors influencing groundwater contamination. Monthly samples were collected over 12 months and analysed for physical, chemical, and biological parameters. The PCA revealed between four and six principal components (PCs) for each well, explaining between 84.61% and 92.55% of the total variance in water quality data. In WW1, five PCs captured 87.53% of the variability, with PC1 (33.05%) dominated by pH, EC, TDS, and microbial contamination, suggesting significant influences from surface runoff and pit latrines. In WW2, six PCs explained 92.55% of the variance, with PC1 (36.17%) highlighting the effects of salinity, TDS, and agricultural runoff. WW3 had four PCs explaining 84.61% of the variance, with PC1 (39.63%) showing high contributions from pH, hardness, and salinity, indicating geological influences and contamination from human activities. Similarly, in WW4, six PCs explained 90.83% of the variance, where PC1 (43.53%) revealed contamination from pit latrines and fertilizers. WW5 also had six PCs, accounting for 92.51% of the variance, with PC1 (42.73%) indicating significant contamination from agricultural runoff and pit latrines. The study concludes that groundwater quality in Half-London Ward is primarily affected by a combination of surface runoff, pit latrine contamination, agricultural inputs, and geological factors. The presence of microbial contaminants and elevated nitrate and phosphate levels underscores the need for improved sanitation and sustainable agricultural practices. Recommendations include strengthening sanitation infrastructure, promoting responsible farming techniques, and implementing regular groundwater monitoring to safeguard water resources and public health in the region.
基金supported by the 2021 Research Project for UNESCO Hantangang River Global Geopark supported by Gyeonggi Provincial Office(Grant No.20210606641-00)Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2019R1A6A1A03033167).
文摘With mineral-melt thermobarometers,reconstruction of P-T-depth history of magmas can be established for vol-canic rocks.The pillow lava of Hantangang River Basalt is suitable for the study as it bears narrow compositional range resulting from little or no fractional crystallization or crustal assimilation and shows evidence of rapid magma ascent.The established thermodynamic model covers the pathway from the magma source depth to the eruption.The model shows that the pillow lava originated at the depths of~85-100 km by fluid ascent from a stagnant slab.This range corresponds to the depth that encompasses the uppermost asthenosphere to the lowermost lithosphere corresponding to the upper garnet to the lower spinel sta-bility fields of the mantle.Subsequently,the melt rose to~66-71 km depth where a primary magma reservoir was generated possibly due to existence of a possible local discontinuity within the upper mantle.The magma uprose rapidly from~61 to~20 km or even to a shallower depth with crystallization of dendritic clinopyroxene and titano-magnetite,due to dehydration of magma.Magma ascent slowed down near the surface possibly due to the volcanic channel split into two or more toward the vents.The model can be applied to other volcanic areas composed of less evolved rocks.
基金This work described herein was supported by the Program of China Scholarship Council(202206430008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(52074300 and 52304111)+1 种基金the Yueqi Young Scholars Project of China University of Mining and Technology Beijing(2602021RC84)the Guizhou province science and technology planning project([2020]3007 and[2020]2Y019).
文摘The 110-mining method,a rising and revolutionary non-pillar longwall mining method,can obviously expand coal extraction ratio and minimize roadway incidents.However,in case of composite hard roof,problems such as difficulty in commanding the entry steadiness and insufficient fragmentation and bulking of the goaf gangue are prevalent.In this study,a 110-mining method for roadway surrounding rock stability control technology based on a compensation mechanism was proposed.First,the composite hard roof cutting short cantilever beam(SCB)model was built and the compensation mechanism including stress and space dual compensation was studied.Subsequently,the controllable elements influencing the roadway steadiness were confirmed to consequently put forward a control technology based on stress compensation for entry support and space compensation for the fragmentation and bulking of goaf gangue.The control technology was finally verified through onsite engineering experiments in terms of composite hard roof.The adoption of the 110-mining method with compensation control technology indicated good support effect on the roadway.The initial and residual expansion coefficients of the goaf gangue increased by 0.6 and 0.6,respectively,and the maximum and average working resistances of the working face support decreased by 10.9%and 13.8%,respectively.Consequently,the deformations of reserved entry decreased,and entry steadiness was enhanced.The presented technique and effects got probably have practical values for non-pillar mining functions in comparable field.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars grant(41925028)the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant(42322706,42307176,and 42177206)。
文摘Phototrophy and chemotrophy are two dominant types of microbial metabolism.However,to date,the potential of the ubiquitous and versatile mechanical energy as a renewable energy source to drive the growth of microorganisms has remained unknown and not utilized.Here,we present evidence in favor of a previously unidentified metabolic pathway,in which the electronic energy produced from mechanical energy by the piezoelectric materials is used to support the growth of microorganisms.When electroactive microorganism Rhodopseudomonas palustris(R.palustris;with barium titanate nanoparticles)was mechanically stirred,a powerful biohybrid piezoelectric effect(BPE)enabled sustainable carbon fixation coupled with nitrate reduction.Transcriptomic analyses demonstrated that mechanical stirring of the bacteria–barium titanate biohybrid led to upregulation of genes encoding functions involved in electron and energy transfer in R.palustris.Studies with other electroactive microorganisms suggested that the ability of microbes to utilize BPE may be a common phenomenon in the microbial world.Taken together,these findings imply a long-neglected and potentially important microbial metabolic pathway,with potential importance to microbial survival in the energy-limited environments.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFF0801202,2022YFF0801200)。
文摘The effect of depositional facies and diagenesis on the reservoir potential of the Sakesar limestone has been assessed through core plug porosity and permeability data,scanning electron microscope(SEM),and petrographic study in three stratigraphic sections(Karuli,Badshah Pur,and Sardhai)of Central Salt Range.Field observations reveal three lithofacies:thin-bedded limestone with shale intercalation,thick-bedded nodular limestone,and highly fractured limestone.Based on a petrographic study,six microfacies have been identified:bioclastic mudstone facies(SKF-1),Lockhartia-nummulitic wackestone facies(SKF-2),Assilina-Alveolina packstone facies(SKF-3),Lockhartia-nummulitic packstone facies(SKF-4),Alveolina grainstone facies(SKF-5),and nummulitic grainstone facies(SKF-6).The Sakesar limestone shows various diagenetic changes such as compaction,dissolution,dolomitization,cementation,and fracturing,resulting in different types of pores.Two reservoir zones are identified in the Sakesar limestone:a mud-dominated reservoir in an outer ramp setting with interparticle and micropores and a bioclastic grain-dominated facies in an inner ramp setting with intraskeletal and fracture porosity.The porosity and permeability of grain-dominated facies(8%-30%and 0.8-8 mD)are higher than mud-dominated facies(4%-15%and 0.5-4 mD)due to intraskeletal/intraparticle pores and dolomitization.
基金funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)Discovery Grants(Grant No.341275)the NSERC/Energi Simulation Industrial Research Chair program,and State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection Open Fund(Grant No.SKLGP2024K001).
文摘The microstructure and fabric of rocks largely control their mechanical behavior,and their spatial variations can lead to anisotropic behavior.Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss exhibit anisotropy,and characterizing this anisotropy is crucial in geoscientific and engineering applications including geothermal plays,active fault zones,and mining sites.We investigate a foliated gneiss from the French River area of the Canadian Shield to determine its mechanical properties and assess the impact of anisotropy across different scales.We combined micro-scale experiments(e.g.nanoindentation and optical and electron microscopy),with meso-scale experiments(e.g.unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and indirect tensile test),to attempt bridging the micro-to meso-scale elastic property gap.Our results show that micro-and meso-mechanical properties of gneiss are orientation-dependent across scales.Young's modulus,upscaled from nanoindentation testing,varied between 51 GPa and 74 GPa,while meso-scale Young's modulus from UCS tests varied between 45 GPa and 54 GPa.The ultrasonic velocities(P-and S-wave)exhibited anisotropy of 26%and 24%,respectively,while the estimated UCS anisotropy was 30%,with the highest values observed in the direction parallel to the foliation.The direction of the mineral alignment forming the foliation plane plays a crucial role in determining the failure pattern of the rock.We observed predominantly tensile failure in samples with 0°–15°foliation plane angle,shear-slip failure for samples with 20°–65°,and a conjugate shear failure in the sample at 90°foliation plane angle to the loading direction.These findings provide insight into the anisotropic(orientation-dependent)characterization of foliated metamorphic rocks,which can be useful in rock engineering applications and numerical simulations.
基金supported by the Construction Industry Council(Grant No.CICR/01/22)the support from the General Research Fund(Grant No.17206822)of the Research Grants Council(Hong Kong).
文摘Rock classification plays a crucial role in various fields such as geology,engineering,and environmental studies.Employing deep learning AI(artificial intelligence)methods has a high potential to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of this task.The paper delves into the exploration of two cuttingedge AI techniques,namely Mask DINO and Mask R-CNN(convolutional neural network),as means to identify rock weathering grades and rock types.The results demonstrate that Mask DINO,which is a Detection Transformer(DETR),outperforms Mask R-CNN for the aforementioned purposes.Mask DINO achieved f-1 scores of 91% and 86% in weathering grade detection and rock type detection,as opposed to the Mask R-CNN's f-1 scores of 84% and 75%,respectively.These findings underscore the substantial potential of employing DETR algorithms like Mask DINO for automatic classification of both rock type and weathering states.Although the study examines only two AI models,the data processing and other techniques developed in this study may serve as a foundation for future advancements in the field.By incorporating these advanced AI techniques,logging personnel can obtain valuable references to aid their work,ultimately contributing to the advancement of geological and related fields.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia.
文摘Oasis soils in Tunisia are characterized by low soil organic carbon(SOC)stocks,primarily due to their coarse texture and intensive irrigation practices.In the Gataaya Oasis,soils receive 3.000 to 4.000 L/m^(2) annually through submersion irrigation,leading to a rapid decline in SOC stocks.Despite their sandy texture,which promotes good water infiltration,these soils are enriched with clay,dissolved materials,and fertilizers in deeper horizons.This study aimed to assess SOC content in the Gataaya Oasis soils,investigate the transport of labile carbon in drainage water,and clarify the destiny of this transported carbon.Soil samples were collected systematically at three depths(0–10,10–20,and 20–30 cm),focusing on the top 30 cm depth,which is most affected by amendments.Two sampling points(P1 and P2)were selected,i.e.,P1 profile near the trunk of date palms(with manure input)and P2 profile between two adjacent date palms(without manure input).Water samples were collected from drainage systems within the oasis(W1,W2,and W3)and outside the oasis(W4).A laboratory experiment simulating manure application and irrigation was conducted to complement field observations.Physical-chemical analyses revealed a significant decrease in SOC stocks with soil depths.In P1 profile,SOC stocks declined from 17.71 t/hm^(2) at the 0–10 cm depth to 7.80 t/hm^(2) at the 20–30 cm depth.In P2 profile,SOC stocks were lower,decreasing from 6.73 t/hm^(2) at the 0–10 cm depth to 3.57 t/hm^(2) at the 20–30 cm depth.Labile carbon content in drainage water increased outside the oasis,with chemical oxygen demand(COD)values rising from 73 mg/L in W1 water sample to 290 mg/L in W4 water sample,indicating cumulative leaching effects from surrounding oases.The laboratory experiment confirmed field observations,showing a decline in soil organic matter(SOM)content from 3.27%to 2.62%after 12 irrigations,highlighting the vulnerability of SOC stocks to intensive irrigation.This study underscores the low SOC stocks in the Gataaya Oasis soils and their rapid depletion under successive irrigations.The findings provide insights into the dynamics of labile carbon transport and its contribution to regional carbon cycling,offering valuable information for sustainable soil management and ecological protection in arid ecosystems.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Project of China(2016YFC0600304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42121002)+3 种基金the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2011DFA22460)China Geological Survey(DD20190370)Geological Exploration Fund of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Program(2020YS-01)Major Science and Technology Projects in Yunnan Province(202303AA080006).
文摘Large-scale Cenozoic alkali-rich magmatic rocks are exposed at the eastern margin of Tibet due to the interaction between the Indian and Eurasian plates.However,their petrogenesis and associated geodynamic processes remain poorly understood.We analyzed the Xifanping porphyries in the Sanjiang orogenic belt to provide new insights.Our study shows a successive assembly of porphyry intrusions during three magmatic episodes.The magnitude and duration of the magmatic activities diminished sequentially,and mineralization occurred during the intermediate phase.Geochemically,the Xifangping porphyries display an adakitic affinity.According to zircon Hf isotope data,we propose that these porphyries originated from the partial melting of the thickened mafic lower crust beneath the western Yangtze Craton in response to lithospheric extension and asthenospheric upwelling.Analogous to the coeval alkali-rich porphyries in western Yunnan,the petrogenetic model of the Xifanping porphyries indicates regional north-south and east-west fractures caused by the clockwise rotation of the continental lithosphere and the Jinshajiang-Red River strike-slip during the post-collision phase of the India-Eurasia collision.In this context,we argue that the collision in eastern Tibet may have extended eastward to southwestern Sichuan during the post-collision period,persisting until approximately 30 Ma.
基金supported by the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre whose activities are funded by the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centre Program.This is MinEx CRC Document 2025/06.
文摘The Ediacaran-Cambrian Petermann Orogen is a dextral transpressional orogen exposed in central Australia,which facilitated the exhumation of a high-pressure core and the deformation of the Neoproterozoic-Palaeozoic Amadeus Basin.Several studies have investigated the metamorphic and deformational evolution of the Petermann Orogen;however,the spatiotemporal variation of the deformation and cooling history is yet to be fully understood.In situ muscovite and biotite Rb-Sr geochronology,in combination with Ti-in-quartz thermometry is applied to map the spatiotemporal deformation and cooling patterns of the northern part of the Petermann Orogen.Interpreted muscovite Rb-Sr growth ages obtained from samples in the Petermann Nappe Complex(PNC),range between c.598 Ma and 565 Ma,which correlate with the timing of deformation during the 600-520 Ma Petermann Orogeny.Interpreted muscovite and biotite cooling ages are younger in the east of the PNC(c.556-541 Ma)and broadly correlate with the regional pattern of crustal heat production,suggesting that the geothermal gradient had a significant control on the timing and duration of cooling.Biotite Rb-Sr cooling ages between c.555 Ma and 497 Ma for the orogenic core show no correlation with high heat production areas,however,differences in exhumed crustal levels across the Petermann Orogen are observed:high-P granulite facies rocks in the orogenic core vs middle-upper crustal rocks in the PNC,indicating that at least part of the spatiotemporal variation of cooling ages can be attributed to differential exhumation during the Petermann Orogeny.Hence,crustal heat production and differential exhumation were likely the main controlling factors on the duration and variation of cooling rates in the Petermann Orogen.
文摘The Baibokoum syenitic pluton(BSP),located in southern Chad,to the NE of the Adamawa-Yadédomain,is one of the few strongly potassic magmatic bodies in the southern part of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Chad.It has been previously studied petrologically,but its petrogenesis has remained poorly known.Petrographic and whole-rock geochemical data presented in this article highlight their magma genesis and geodynamic evolution.The BSP consists of medium-to coarse-grained syenites associated with minor microdiorites,which occur as syn-plutonic dikes and mafic microgranular enclaves(MME)coarse-and medium-grained syenites outcrop respectively to the core and the border of the BSP.The syenite displays high-K and alkaline to trans-alkaline affinity.Petrographic and geochemical data suggest that medium-to coarse-grained syenites are from single magma source that evolved and differentiated by fractional crystallization in a magma reservoir.REE profiles show enriched LREEs(La_(N)/Yb_(N)=6.19-45.55)while HREEs show an almost flat profile(Dy_(N)/Yb_(N)=1.0-2.23),and the La/Sm and Sm/Yb ratios have led to propose that the aforementioned rocks derived from the partial melting of a garnet-spinel-lherzolite mantle source.Negative Nb and Ta anomalies indicate that this mantle source was modified by the addition of subduction-related material.Th/Yb ratios associated with high Ba/La ratios indicate that enrichment of the source could be related to slab-derived fluids.The parental magma of the BSP was generated by partial melting of the metasomatized lithospheric mantle that was modified into arc-magmatism material in a subduction setting.Its emplacement took place in two successive stages:a static stage of fractional crystallization and crystal settling in a deep magma source and a dynamic stage in a shear deformation setting during which stratified magma rises towards the upper crust,with evolved syenite magma being emplaced first and diorite later.The emplacement of the BSP was probably controlled by the evolution of the Tcholliré-Banyo Fault and M'BéréShear Zone during the Pan-African orogeny.
文摘In the published version of our article(Shaji et al.,2024),in the last paragraph of the article,Hong Kong should be corrected to Hong Kong(China)and the repetition of Spain and Ireland in the same sentence need to be deleted.The correct sentence is as below.
