The identification of rock mass hazard sources is fundamental for preventing rockfall and landslide disasters in mountainous regions,with rock mass structural characteristics playing a vital role in hazard assessment....The identification of rock mass hazard sources is fundamental for preventing rockfall and landslide disasters in mountainous regions,with rock mass structural characteristics playing a vital role in hazard assessment.In this study,terrestrial laser scanning(TLS)and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technologies were integrated to enhance the evaluation methodology for rock mass hazard sources,focusing on the Sichuan Yanjiang Expressway project in China.The findings demonstrate that TLS-UAV technology enhanced both spatial coverage and data density in slope modeling.Through integrated algorithmic analysis,rock discontinuities within heterogeneous datasets were systematically identified,enabling quantitative extraction and statistical analysis of key geometric parameters,including orientation,trace length,spacing,and roughness.Furthermore,quantitative models were developed for cohesion,friction angle and the morphology parameter M of in situ discontinuities,respectively,facilitating efficient mechanical parameter acquisition.A novel rock mass hazard index(RHI)was developed incorporating discontinuity geometric rating(DGR),discontinuity mechanical rating(DMR),and slope mass rating(SMR).Field validation confirmed the methodology's effectiveness in evaluating risk levels and spatial heterogeneity of rock mass hazard sources,revealing the contribution of different discontinuity sets to the rock mass hazard and identifying the primary discontinuity sets controlling instability mechanisms.This study is of great significance for evaluating discontinuity-controlled rock mass hazard sources and preventing rockfall disasters.展开更多
This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace eleme...This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace element analysis of rutile in garnet-bearing amphibolite,amphibolite,garnet-bearing staurolite-kyanite schist,and grunerite-garnet schist suggests that their protoliths were primarily basaltic rocks,sediments with mafic component,pelitic sediments,and mixed sediments with both mafic and felsic components,respectively.Rutile U-Pb ages of 625±22 Ma(garnet-bearing amphibolite),752±5.1 Ma(amphibolite),836±4 Ma to 663±26 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist)and 860±13 Ma(grunerite-garnet schist),along with a monazite U-Pb age of 789±4.4 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist),record a significant Neoproterozoic(860-625 Ma)tectono-thermal event along the southern margin of the western Dharwar Craton.This event is most likely associated with aborted rift-related alkaline magmatism along the northern margin of the Southern Granulite Terrane(SGT)and the southern margin of the Dharwar Craton.Given the lack of direct evidence for the assembly of the Rodinia supercontinent in the Dharwar Craton and SGT,this Neoproterozoic event is unlikely to be related to the breakup of Rodinia.展开更多
The accretion of the Panama-ChocóBlock to the South American Plate partially drove the geological setting of the northern Andes.This event occurred in different collisional stages that are recorded in Oligocene-m...The accretion of the Panama-ChocóBlock to the South American Plate partially drove the geological setting of the northern Andes.This event occurred in different collisional stages that are recorded in Oligocene-middle Miocene deformed rocks of the inter-Andean valley between the Western and Central Cordilleras of Colombia.However,uncertainty remains about the age of the latest accretionary phases of the Panama-ChocóBlock.Poorly studied late Miocene volcanic rocks within the northern inter-Andean valley may provide key information to constrain the temporality of that final collision.Here,we study the deformational features of the~12-6 Ma extrusive rocks of the Combia Volcanic Province located in the northwestern Andes(Colombia).We present anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility(AMS)data for pyroclastic and volcanic rocks within the AmagáBasin,an inter-Andean depression with Oligocene-middle Miocene sedimentary rocks that recorded NW-SE compression and NE-SW simple shear caused by the Panama-ChocóBlock collision.We identified that the magnetic fabrics of the extrusive rocks of the Combia Volcanic Province reveal flow directions that indicate the occurrence of ancient volcanoes in the central axis of the AmagáBasin.Some of these fabrics do not contain any deformational features,whereas others record the same structural regime as the Oligocene-middle Miocene sedimentary rocks.We infer that variations in the intensity of the deformation promoted late Miocene local fault reactivations that,in contrast to the Oligocene-middle Miocene deformational events,did not affect the entire AmagáBasin.Age differences among the studied sections can also explain the different deformational patterns identified in the basin.Both interpretations suggest that the most significant collisional events of the Panama-ChocóBlock occurred in the Oligocene-middle Miocene,whereas the formation of the Combia Volcanic Province may have either followed or coincided with the latest stages of the accretion.展开更多
The North China Craton(NCC)is one of the most ancient cratons in the world and records a complex geological evolution since the early Precambrian.In addition to recording major geological events similar to those of ot...The North China Craton(NCC)is one of the most ancient cratons in the world and records a complex geological evolution since the early Precambrian.In addition to recording major geological events similar to those of other cratons,the NCC also exhibits some unique features such as multi-stage cratonization(late Archaean and Palaeoproterozoic)and long-term rifting during the Meso-Neoproterozoic.The NCC thus provides one of the best examples to address secular changes in geological history and metallogenic epochs in the evolving Earth.We summarize the major geological events and metallogenic systems of the NCC,so that the evolutionary patterns of the NCC can provide a better understanding of the Precambrian NCC and facilitate comparison of the NCC with other ancient continental blocks globally.The NCC experienced three major tectonic cycles during the Precambrian:(1)Neoarchaean crustal growth and stabilization;(2)Palaeoproterozoic rifting-subduction-accretion-collision with imprints of the Great Oxidation Event and(3)Meso-Neoproterozoic multi-stage rifting.A transition from primitive-to modern-style plate tectonics occurred during the early Precambrian to late Proterozoic and is evidenced by the major geological events.Accompanying these major geological events,three major metallogenic systems are identified:(1)the Archaean banded iron formation system;(2)Palaeoproterozoic Cu-Pb-Zn and Mg-B systems and(3)a Mesoproterozoic rare earth element-Fe-Pb-Zn system.The ore-deposit types in each of these metallogenic systems show distinct characteristics and tectonic affinities.展开更多
Lithic miniaturization is a key adaptive and technological feature of human populations and one of the key cultural hallmarks in the Late Pleistocene of Eastern Asia.In northern China this form of stone tool technolog...Lithic miniaturization is a key adaptive and technological feature of human populations and one of the key cultural hallmarks in the Late Pleistocene of Eastern Asia.In northern China this form of stone tool technology is well represented,including by microblade technology.Lithic miniaturization has been identified in South China,though this technological feature has received little research attention in comparison to the north.Here,we examine three miniaturized lithic assemblages in South China,ranging from the terminal Pleistocene to middle Holocene.To examine technological variations in lithic miniaturization,the three assemblages were subject to comparative quantitative analyses,including principal component analysis(PCA),K-means clustering and the Zingg system.The three sites were found to exhibit varied temporal and geographic patterns of lithic miniaturization across South China,potentially related to fluctuating climatic conditions and changes in population dynamics since the Late Pleistocene.展开更多
The Bianbianshan deposit, the unique gold-polymetal （Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn） veined deposit of the polymetal metallogenic belt of the southern segment of Da Hinggan Mountains mineral province, is located at the southern par...The Bianbianshan deposit, the unique gold-polymetal （Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn） veined deposit of the polymetal metallogenic belt of the southern segment of Da Hinggan Mountains mineral province, is located at the southern part of the Hercynian fold belt of the south segment of Da Hinggan Mountains mineral province, NE China. Ores at the Bianbianshan deposit occur within Cretaceous andesite and rhyolite in the form of gold-bearing quartz veins and veinlet groups containing native gold, electrum, pyrite, chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite. The deposit is hosted by structurally controlled faults associated with intense hydrothermal alteration. The typical alteration assemblage is sericite ＋ chlorite ＋ calcite ＋ quartz, with an inner pyrite-sericite-quartz zone and an outer seicite - chlorite - calcite-epidote zone between orebodies and wall rocks. δ34 S values of 17 sulfides from ores changing from -1.67 to ＋0.49‰ with average of -0.49‰, are similar to δ34 S values of magmatic or igneous sulfide sulfur. 206Pb/204Pb, 207Pb/204Pb and 208Pb/ 204Pb data of sulfide from ores range within 17.66-17.75, 15.50-15.60, and 37.64-38.00, respectively. These sulfur and lead isotope compositions imply that ore-forming materials might mainly originate from deep sources. H and O isotope study of quartz from ore-bearing veins indicate a mixed source of deep-seated magmatic water and shallower meteoric water. The ore formations resulted from a combination of hydrothermal fluid mixing and a structural setting favoring gold-polymetal deposition. Fluid mixing was possibly the key factor resulting in Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn deposition in the deposit. The metallogenesis of the Bianbianshan deposit may have a relationship with the Cretaceous volcanic-subvolcanic magmatic activity, and formed during the late stage of the crust thinning of North China.展开更多
Lunar impact glasses have been identified as crucial indicators of geochemical information regarding their source regions. Impact glasses can be categorized as either local or exotic. Those preserving geochemical sign...Lunar impact glasses have been identified as crucial indicators of geochemical information regarding their source regions. Impact glasses can be categorized as either local or exotic. Those preserving geochemical signatures matching local lithologies (e.g., mare basalts or their single minerals) or regolith bulk soil compositions are classified as “local”. Otherwise, they could be defined as “exotic”. The analysis of exotic glasses provides the opportunity to explore previously unsampled lunar areas. This study focuses on the identification of exotic glasses within the Chang’e-5 (CE-5) soil sample by analyzing the trace elements of 28 impact glasses with distinct major element compositions in comparison with the CE-5 bulk soil. However, the results indicate that 18 of the analyzed glasses exhibit trace element compositions comparable to those of the local CE-5 materials. In particular, some of them could match the local single mineral component in major and trace elements, suggesting a local origin. Therefore, it is recommended that the investigation be expanded from using major elements to including nonvolatile trace elements, with a view to enhancing our understanding on the provenance of lunar impact glasses. To achieve a more accurate identification of exotic glasses within the CE-5 soil sample, a novel classification plot of Mg# versus La is proposed. The remaining 10 glasses, which exhibit diverse trace element variations, were identified as exotic. A comparative analysis of their chemical characteristics with remote sensing data indicates that they may have originated from the Aristarchus, Mairan, Sharp, or Pythagoras craters. This study elucidates the classification and possible provenance of exotic materials within the CE-5 soil sample, thereby providing constraints for the enhanced identification of local and exotic components at the CE-5 landing site.展开更多
Electromagnetic technology used in logging while drilling(LWD) provides the resistivity distribution around a borehole within a range of several tens of meters.However,a blind zone appears in front of the drill bit wh...Electromagnetic technology used in logging while drilling(LWD) provides the resistivity distribution around a borehole within a range of several tens of meters.However,a blind zone appears in front of the drill bit when operating in high-angle wells,limiting the ability to detect formations ahead of the drill bit.Look-ahead technology addresses this issue and substantially enhances the proactive capability of geological directional drilling.In this study,we examine the detection capabilities of various component combinations of magnetic dipole antenna.Based on the sensitivity of each component to the axial information,a coaxial component is selected as a boundary indicator.We investigate the impact of various factors,such as frequency and transmitter and receiver(TR) distance,under different geological models.This study proposes 5 and 20 kHz as appropriate frequencies,and 10-14 and 12-17 m as suitable TR distance combinations.The accuracy of the numerical calculation results is verified via air-sea testing,confirming the instrument's detection capability.A test model that eliminated the influence of environmental factors and seawater depth is developed.The results have demonstrated that the tool can recognize the interface between layers up to 21.6 m ahead.It provides a validation idea for the design of new instruments as well as the validation of detection capabilities.展开更多
In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and ef...In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and efficient mining,the SUMMIT-II EX explosion-proof seismic slot wave instrument,produced by German DMT Company,was used to detect the underground channel wave with the help of transmission method,reflection method and transflective method.Region area detection experiment in mining face had been carried out thanks to the advantage of channel wave,such as its great dispersion,abundant geology information,strong anti-interference ability and long-distance detecting.The experimental results showed that:(1)Coal seam thickness variation in extremely unstable coal seam has been quantitatively interpreted with an accuracy of more than 80%generally;(2)The faults,goafs and collapse columns could be detected and predicted accurately;(3)Experimental detection of gas enrichment areas,stress concentration regions and water inrush risk zone has been collated;(4)A research system of disaster-causing geology anomalous body detection by in-seam seismic survey has been built,valuable and innovative achievements have been got.Series of innovation obtained for the first time in this study indicated that it was more effective to detect disaster-causing potential geology anomalies by in-seam seismic survey than by ground seismic survey.It had significant scientific value and application prospect under complex coal seam conditions.展开更多
This study proposes and systematically evaluates an optimized integration of warm surface seawater injection with depressurization for the long-term exploitation of marine natural gas hydrates.By employing comprehensi...This study proposes and systematically evaluates an optimized integration of warm surface seawater injection with depressurization for the long-term exploitation of marine natural gas hydrates.By employing comprehensive multiphysics simulations guided by field data from hydrate production tests in the South China Sea,we pinpoint key operational parameters—such as injection rates,depths,and timings—that notably enhance production efficiency.The results indicate that a 3-phase hydrate reservoir transitions from a free-gas-dominated production stage to a hydrate-decomposition-dominated stage.Moderate warm seawater injection supplies additional heat during the hydrate decomposition phase,thereby enhancing stable production;however,excessively high injection rates can impede the depressurization process.Only injection at an appropriate depth simultaneously balances thermal supplementation and the pressure gradient,leading to higher overall productivity.A“depressurization-driven sensible-heat supply window”is introduced,highlighting that timely seawater injection following initial depressurization prolongs reservoir dissociation dynamics.In this study area,commencing seawater injection at 170 d of depressurization proved optimal.This optimized integration leverages clean and renewable thermal energy,providing essential insights into thermal supplementation strategies with significant implications for sustainable,economically feasible,and efficient commercial-scale hydrate production.展开更多
Natural gas hydrates widely accumulate in submarine sediments composed of clay minerals.However,due to the complex physiochemistry and micron-sized particles of clay minerals,their effects on methane hydrate(MH)format...Natural gas hydrates widely accumulate in submarine sediments composed of clay minerals.However,due to the complex physiochemistry and micron-sized particles of clay minerals,their effects on methane hydrate(MH)formation and dissociation are still in controversy.In this study,montmorillonite and illite were separately mixed with quartz sand to investigate their effects on MH formation and dissociation.The microstructure of synthesized samples was observed by cryo-SEM innovatively to understand the effects of montmorillonite and illite on MH phase transition in micron scale.Results show that montmorillonite and illite both show the inhibition on MH formation kinetics and water-to-hydrate conversion,and illite shows a stronger inhibition.The 10 wt%montmorillonite addition significantly retards MH formation rate,and the 20 wt%montmorillonite has a less inhibition on the rate.The increase of illite mass ratio(0-20 wt%)retards the rate of MH formation.As the content of clay minerals increase,the water-to-hydrate conversion decreases.Cryo-SEM images presented that montmorillonite aggregates separate as individual clusters while illite particles pack as face-to-face configuration under the interaction with water.The surface-overlapped illite aggregates would make sediments pack tightly,hinder the contact between gas and water,and result in the more significant inhibition on MH formation kinetics.Under the depressurization method,the addition of clay minerals facilitates MH dissociation rate.Physicochemical properties of clay minerals and MH distribution in the pore space lead to the faster dissociation rate in clay-containing sediments.The results of this study would provide beneficial guides on geological investigations and optimizing strategies of natural gas production in marine hydrate-bearing sediments.展开更多
The Bayan Obo supergiant carbonatite-related rare-earth-element-niobium-iron(REE-Nb-Fe) endogenetic deposit(thereafter as the Bayan Obo deposit), located at 150 km north of Baotou City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous...The Bayan Obo supergiant carbonatite-related rare-earth-element-niobium-iron(REE-Nb-Fe) endogenetic deposit(thereafter as the Bayan Obo deposit), located at 150 km north of Baotou City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the largest rare-earth element(REE) resource in the world. Tectonically,this deposit is situated on the northern margin of the North China Craton and adjacent to the Xing’anMongolian orogenic belt to the south. The main strata within the mining area include the Neoarchean Se’ertengshan Group and the Mesoproterozoic Bayan Obo Group. Generally, the rare earth, niobium, and iron mineralization within the deposit are intrinsically related to the dolomite carbonatites and the extensive alteration of the country rocks caused by the carbonatite magma intrusion. The alteration of country rocks can be categorized into three types: contact metasomatism(anti-skarn and skarn alteration), fenitization,and hornfelsic alternation. As indicated by previous studies and summarized in this review, the multielement mineralization at Bayan Obo is closely associated with the metasomatic replacement of siliceous country rocks by carbonatite magmatic-hydrothermal fluids. The metasomatic process is comparable to the conventional skarnification that formed due to the intrusion of intermediate-acid magmatic rocks into limestone strata. However, the migration pattern of Si O2, Ca O, and Mg O in this novel metasomatic process is opposite to the skarn alteration. Accordingly, this review delineates, for the first time, an antiskarn metallogenic model for the Bayan Obo deposit, revealing the enigmatic relationship between the carbonatite magmatic-hydrothermal processes and the related iron and rare earth mineralization.Moreover, this study also contributes to a better understanding of the REE-Nd-Fe metallogenetic processes and the related fluorite mineralization at the Bayan Obo deposit.展开更多
The deep earth,deep sea,and deep space are the main parts of the national“three deep”strategy,which is in the forefront of the strategic deployment clearly defined in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)and the L...The deep earth,deep sea,and deep space are the main parts of the national“three deep”strategy,which is in the forefront of the strategic deployment clearly defined in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035.It is important to reveal the evolutionary process and mechanism of deep tectonics to understand the earth’s past,present and future.The academic con-notation of Geology in Time has been given for the first time,which refers to the multi-field evolution response process of geological bodies at different time and spatial scales caused by geological processes inside and outside the Earth.Based on the deep in situ detection space and the unique geological envi-ronment of China Jinping Underground Laboratory,the scientific issue of the correlation mechanism and law between deep internal time-varying and shallow geological response is given attention.Innovative research and frontier exploration on deep underground in situ geo-information detection experiments for Geology in Time are designed to be carried out,which will have the potential to explore the driving force of Geology in Time,reveal essential laws of deep earth science,and explore innovative technologies in deep underground engineering.展开更多
For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with ge...For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with geophysical and geological methods,including the shallow seismic reflection profile,electrical resistivity measurement,geologic borehole section,and exploration trench,was used to detect the Chengnanhe fault,which is one of the two main faults passing through the Weihai urban area in Shandong province,China.The results show that it is a normal fault striking with E-W direction,and it is relatively inactive and stable.By using the thermoluminescence(TL)dating,we found that the Chengnanhe fault initiated in mid-Pleistocene and there was no offset after late Pleistocene.Such an integrated technique with multiple geological and geophysical methods provides a significant assessment of earthquake risk for city planning in urban areas.展开更多
A gigantic project named Gully Land Consolidation(GLC)was launched in the hillgully region of the Chinese Loess Plateau in 2011 to cope with land degradation and create new farmlands for cultivation.The dynamic change...A gigantic project named Gully Land Consolidation(GLC)was launched in the hillgully region of the Chinese Loess Plateau in 2011 to cope with land degradation and create new farmlands for cultivation.The dynamic change of groundwater table and loess subsidence in the backfilled farmland are the main causes of site disasters and soil disease,but there is a lack of research on these issues.Based on this,the Shijiagou(SJG)backfilled farmland which is a typical GLC engineering site located in Ansai District,Yan'an City,Shaanxi Province was selected as the study area in this paper.Field site monitoring was carried out in this area,including four aspects of monitoring:rainfall,groundwater table,soil moisture and soil settlement displacement.The following findings were obtained from the analysis of the monitoring data in 2019-2020:(1)The backfilled farmlands have suffered a significant groundwater table rise.And the percentage increase of groundwater table increased from the upstream of F-1(such as 49.2%,46.3%,26.4%)to the downstream of F-5(90.0%,52.3%,34.2%correspondingly),which is related to the terrain of the valley channel and dam seepage.It is also revealed that rainfall characteristics are positively correlated with the depth of water infiltration and groundwater table.(2)The influence depth of rainfall infiltration on soil moisture of the backfilled loess in the GLC study area is no more than 2.5 m,and that within 1.5 m depth is significantly affected by rainfall.In addition,the dramatic rise in the groundwater table led to a steep increase in soil moisture,thus the soil underwent collapse deformation due to water immersion,and the farmland experienced large subsidence displacement.(3)The backfilled loess of the GLC farmland was in a continuous consolidation and settlement stage after the filling completion.With the passage of time,the settlement displacement and settlement rate of the backfilled loess gradually decreased,from 1.0-1.9 mm/d in 2019 to 0.4-0.8 mm/d in 2020,which indicates the GLC farmland tended to be stable.This study reveals the hydrological evolution characteristics and settlement deformation laws of the backfilled loess,which is important for the stability of the farmland and the management of the GLC project.展开更多
To clarify the mechanism of differential enrichment of intrasource shale oil,taking the third of seventh member of the Triassic Yanchang Formation(Chang 7_(3)submember for short)in the Ordos Basin,NW China as an examp...To clarify the mechanism of differential enrichment of intrasource shale oil,taking the third of seventh member of the Triassic Yanchang Formation(Chang 7_(3)submember for short)in the Ordos Basin,NW China as an example,we integrated high-resolution scanning electron microscopy(SEM),optical microscopy,laser Raman spectroscopy,rock pyrolysis,and organic solvent extraction experiments to identify solid bitumen of varying origins,obtain direct evidence of intrasource micro-migration of shale oil,and establish the coupling between the shale nano/micro-fabric and the oil generation,migration and accumulation.The Chang 7_(3)shale with rich alginite in laminae has the highest hydrocarbon generation potential but a low thermal transformation ratio.Frequent alternations of micron-scale argillaceous-felsic laminae enhance the hydrocarbon expulsion efficiency,yielding consistent aromaticity between in-situ and migrated solid bitumen.Mudstone laminae rich in terrestrial organic matter(OM)and clay minerals exhibit lower hydrocarbon generation threshold but stronger hydrocarbon retention capacity,with a certain amount of light oil/bitumen preserved to differentiate the chemical structure of in-situ versus migrated bitumen.Tuffaceous and sandy laminae contain abundant felsic minerals and migrated bitumen.Tuffaceous laminae develop high-angle microfractures under shale overpressure,facilitating oil charging into rigid mineral intergranular pores of sandy laminae.Fractionation during micro-migration progressively decreases the aromatization of solid bitumen from shale,through tuffaceous and mudstone,to sandy laminae,while increasing light hydrocarbon components and enhancing OM-hosted pore development.The intrasource micro-migration and enrichment of the Chang 7_(3)shale oil result from synergistic organic-inorganic diagenesis,with crude oil component fractionation being a key mechanism for forming sweet spots in laminated shale oil reservoirs.展开更多
With the advancement of unconventional oil and gas exploration and development,tight gravelly sandstone reservoirs have garnered increasing attention.In this study,triaxial compression experiments are conducted on gra...With the advancement of unconventional oil and gas exploration and development,tight gravelly sandstone reservoirs have garnered increasing attention.In this study,triaxial compression experiments are conducted on gravelly sandstone cores,and correlation analysis is employed to establish the relationships between fractal dimensions of the fractures and rock mechanics parameters.For cores of gravelly sandstone,a positive correlation exists between the fractal dimension and the brittleness index.The prediction model reveals that the error between the predicted and actual values for well 3 is relatively large,which can be attributed to the presence of pure sandstone cores in well 3.Under high confining pressure in the deep strata,rocks exhibit a decreasing trend in fractal dimensions,a phenomenon due to the stress-memory effect.In addition,numerical simulation is further employed to study the effect of the factors that could affect the complexity of the fractures,and the results show that the fractal dimension of gravelly sandstone declines with increasing confining pressure,peak compressive strength,and rock elastic modulus as the loading process intensifies.展开更多
The Bayan Har block,one of China's most seismically active regions,has experienced multiple major earthquakes(≥M 7.0)in recent years.It is a key area for investigating the interactions between the Qinghai-Xizang(...The Bayan Har block,one of China's most seismically active regions,has experienced multiple major earthquakes(≥M 7.0)in recent years.It is a key area for investigating the interactions between the Qinghai-Xizang(Qingzang)Plateau and adjacent blocks,plateau uplift,and strong earthquake mechanisms.P-wave velocity and crustal composition provide key constraints on the properties of distinct tectonic units and their evolutionary modification processes.Based on the results of 8 Deep Seismic Sounding(DSS)profiles completed in the Bayan Har block and surrounding areas over the past 20 years,We constructed one-dimensional P-wave velocity models for the crust of Bayan Har block,Qilian fold belt,Qinling fold belt,Alxa block,Ordos block and Sichuan basin.Furthermore,crustal composition models for different tectonic units were established based on these results.The results reveal that the crustal thickness of the Bayan Har block gradually decreases towards the NNE,NE,and SE directions,while the average crustal velocity increases correspondingly.The felsic layer in the crust accounts for more than half of the total crustal thickness.The mafic content within the crust of different tectonic units exhibits notable variations,which may reflect that the Bayan Har block,Qilian fold belt,and Qinling fold belt have experienced more intensive lithospheric evolution processes compared to Ordos basin and Sichuan basin.The seismicity distribution in this region is significantly controlled by crustal velocity and composition heterogeneity across the Bayan Har block and adjacent areas,which demonstrates that earthquakes within and around the Bayan Har block exhibit both high frequency and larger magnitudes.These seismic characteristics primarily result from intense crustal stress accumulation and release during the outward expansion of the Qingzang Plateau.展开更多
Highly evolved granite associated with pegmatite shells exhibits significant potential for rare metal mineralization;however,the mechanisms through which these pegmatite shells contribute to magmatic evolution and rar...Highly evolved granite associated with pegmatite shells exhibits significant potential for rare metal mineralization;however,the mechanisms through which these pegmatite shells contribute to magmatic evolution and rare metal enrichment remain poorly understood.The Late Jurassic Shihuiyao Nb-Ta-(Rb-Be-Li)deposit is one of the largest rare-metal deposits in the Southern Great Xing’an Range(SGXR),Northeast China.Exploratory trenches expose distinct layered zones from top to bottom:alternating microcline pegmatite and aplite layers(zone I),topaz lepidolite albite granite and lepidolite amazonite pegmatite(zone II),and muscovite albite granite(zoneⅢ).We conducted U-Pb dating of cassiterite,monazite,and Nb-Ta oxide,monazite Nd isotopes,and whole-rock and mineral geochemistry for the three zones.Multi-mineral U-Pb ages indicate that the three zones formed during the Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous(147-142 Ma).Geochemical analyses of whole-rock,mica,and microcline suggest an evolutionary sequence from zone I to zoneⅢ,and finally to zone II.The Zr/Hf,Nb/Ta,Y/Ho,and K/Rb ratios combined with the rare earth element(REE)tetrad effects suggest higher degree of differentiation and fluid-melt interaction of the Shihuiyao leucogranite without a pegmatite shell compared to coeval barren granites from both Shihuiyao and the SGXR.A progressive increase in the degree of evolution is evident from the leucogranite without a pegmatite shell to the leucogranite with a discontinuous shell,and ultimately to the leucogranite with a continuous shell.The pegmatite shell acted as a geochemical barrier that facilitated the accumulation of Li and F in the underlying magma,which played a crucial role in lowering the solidus temperature of the granitic magma.This process prolonged the crystallization duration while reducing melt viscosity and density,thereby creating favorable conditions for magma differentiation and fluid-melt interaction.Rapid crystallization of the earlier water-and Be-rich melt led to the Be mineralization in the pegmatite shell.Moreover,the formation of this shell served as a barrier for Li mineralization in the underlying topaz lepidolite albite granite.This study enhances our understanding of the critical contribution of pegmatite shells to magmatic evolution and rare-metal mineralization.展开更多
Taking the GY8HC well in the Gulong Sag of the Songliao Basin,NE China,as an example,this study utilized high-precision zircon U-Pb ages from volcanic ashes and AstroBayes method to estimate sedimentation rates.Throug...Taking the GY8HC well in the Gulong Sag of the Songliao Basin,NE China,as an example,this study utilized high-precision zircon U-Pb ages from volcanic ashes and AstroBayes method to estimate sedimentation rates.Through spectral analysis of high-resolution total organic carbon content(TOC),laboratory-measured free hydrocarbons(S_(1)),hydrocarbons formed during pyrolysis(S_(2)),and mineral contents,the enrichment characteristics and controlling factors of shale oil in an overmature area were investigated.The results indicate that:(1)TOC,S_(1),and S_(2)associated with shale oil enrichment exhibit a significant 173×10^(3)a obliquity amplitude modulation cycle;(2)Quartz and illite/smectite mixed-layer contents related to lithological composition show a significant 405×10^(3)a long eccentricity cycle;(3)Comparative studies with the high-maturity GY3HC well and moderate-maturity ZY1 well reveal distinct in-situ enrichment characteristics of shale oil in the overmature Qingshankou Formation,with a significant positive correlation to TOC,indicating that high TOC is a key factor for shale oil enrichment in overmature areas;(4)The sedimentary thickness of 12-13 m corresponding to the 173×10^(3)a cycle can serve as the sweet spot interval height for shale oil development in the study area,falling within the optimal fracture height range(10-15 m)generated during hydraulic fracturing of the Qingshankou shale.Orbitally forced climate changes not only controlled the sedimentary rhythms of organic carbon burial and lithological composition in the Songliao Basin but also influenced the enrichment characteristics and sweet spot distribution of Gulong shale oil.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42177142 and 52378477)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(Grant No.2023-YBSF-486).
文摘The identification of rock mass hazard sources is fundamental for preventing rockfall and landslide disasters in mountainous regions,with rock mass structural characteristics playing a vital role in hazard assessment.In this study,terrestrial laser scanning(TLS)and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technologies were integrated to enhance the evaluation methodology for rock mass hazard sources,focusing on the Sichuan Yanjiang Expressway project in China.The findings demonstrate that TLS-UAV technology enhanced both spatial coverage and data density in slope modeling.Through integrated algorithmic analysis,rock discontinuities within heterogeneous datasets were systematically identified,enabling quantitative extraction and statistical analysis of key geometric parameters,including orientation,trace length,spacing,and roughness.Furthermore,quantitative models were developed for cohesion,friction angle and the morphology parameter M of in situ discontinuities,respectively,facilitating efficient mechanical parameter acquisition.A novel rock mass hazard index(RHI)was developed incorporating discontinuity geometric rating(DGR),discontinuity mechanical rating(DMR),and slope mass rating(SMR).Field validation confirmed the methodology's effectiveness in evaluating risk levels and spatial heterogeneity of rock mass hazard sources,revealing the contribution of different discontinuity sets to the rock mass hazard and identifying the primary discontinuity sets controlling instability mechanisms.This study is of great significance for evaluating discontinuity-controlled rock mass hazard sources and preventing rockfall disasters.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant Nos:41890831 and 42172214)the MOST Special Fund from the State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics,Northwest University.
文摘This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace element analysis of rutile in garnet-bearing amphibolite,amphibolite,garnet-bearing staurolite-kyanite schist,and grunerite-garnet schist suggests that their protoliths were primarily basaltic rocks,sediments with mafic component,pelitic sediments,and mixed sediments with both mafic and felsic components,respectively.Rutile U-Pb ages of 625±22 Ma(garnet-bearing amphibolite),752±5.1 Ma(amphibolite),836±4 Ma to 663±26 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist)and 860±13 Ma(grunerite-garnet schist),along with a monazite U-Pb age of 789±4.4 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist),record a significant Neoproterozoic(860-625 Ma)tectono-thermal event along the southern margin of the western Dharwar Craton.This event is most likely associated with aborted rift-related alkaline magmatism along the northern margin of the Southern Granulite Terrane(SGT)and the southern margin of the Dharwar Craton.Given the lack of direct evidence for the assembly of the Rodinia supercontinent in the Dharwar Craton and SGT,this Neoproterozoic event is unlikely to be related to the breakup of Rodinia.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants W2433104 to V.A.P. and42225402 to J.L.)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant 2024M753205 to V.A.P.)+4 种基金the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers, Grant 2025PD02 to V.A.P.)an association between ECOS-NORD (France)Colciencias/Icetex (Colombia)(Grant C12U01 to M.I.M.)a junior fellowship scheme of Colciencias (Colombia)(Grant 706-2015 to V.A.P.)supported the undergraduate final project of A.T
文摘The accretion of the Panama-ChocóBlock to the South American Plate partially drove the geological setting of the northern Andes.This event occurred in different collisional stages that are recorded in Oligocene-middle Miocene deformed rocks of the inter-Andean valley between the Western and Central Cordilleras of Colombia.However,uncertainty remains about the age of the latest accretionary phases of the Panama-ChocóBlock.Poorly studied late Miocene volcanic rocks within the northern inter-Andean valley may provide key information to constrain the temporality of that final collision.Here,we study the deformational features of the~12-6 Ma extrusive rocks of the Combia Volcanic Province located in the northwestern Andes(Colombia).We present anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility(AMS)data for pyroclastic and volcanic rocks within the AmagáBasin,an inter-Andean depression with Oligocene-middle Miocene sedimentary rocks that recorded NW-SE compression and NE-SW simple shear caused by the Panama-ChocóBlock collision.We identified that the magnetic fabrics of the extrusive rocks of the Combia Volcanic Province reveal flow directions that indicate the occurrence of ancient volcanoes in the central axis of the AmagáBasin.Some of these fabrics do not contain any deformational features,whereas others record the same structural regime as the Oligocene-middle Miocene sedimentary rocks.We infer that variations in the intensity of the deformation promoted late Miocene local fault reactivations that,in contrast to the Oligocene-middle Miocene deformational events,did not affect the entire AmagáBasin.Age differences among the studied sections can also explain the different deformational patterns identified in the basin.Both interpretations suggest that the most significant collisional events of the Panama-ChocóBlock occurred in the Oligocene-middle Miocene,whereas the formation of the Combia Volcanic Province may have either followed or coincided with the latest stages of the accretion.
基金funded by the 973 program(Grant No.2012CB4166006)supported by the State Ministry of Science and Technology,and research programs(Grant Nos.41530208,41210003 and 41502182)+1 种基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of ChinaChina Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant Nos.2015M570147 and 2016T90133)
文摘The North China Craton(NCC)is one of the most ancient cratons in the world and records a complex geological evolution since the early Precambrian.In addition to recording major geological events similar to those of other cratons,the NCC also exhibits some unique features such as multi-stage cratonization(late Archaean and Palaeoproterozoic)and long-term rifting during the Meso-Neoproterozoic.The NCC thus provides one of the best examples to address secular changes in geological history and metallogenic epochs in the evolving Earth.We summarize the major geological events and metallogenic systems of the NCC,so that the evolutionary patterns of the NCC can provide a better understanding of the Precambrian NCC and facilitate comparison of the NCC with other ancient continental blocks globally.The NCC experienced three major tectonic cycles during the Precambrian:(1)Neoarchaean crustal growth and stabilization;(2)Palaeoproterozoic rifting-subduction-accretion-collision with imprints of the Great Oxidation Event and(3)Meso-Neoproterozoic multi-stage rifting.A transition from primitive-to modern-style plate tectonics occurred during the early Precambrian to late Proterozoic and is evidenced by the major geological events.Accompanying these major geological events,three major metallogenic systems are identified:(1)the Archaean banded iron formation system;(2)Palaeoproterozoic Cu-Pb-Zn and Mg-B systems and(3)a Mesoproterozoic rare earth element-Fe-Pb-Zn system.The ore-deposit types in each of these metallogenic systems show distinct characteristics and tectonic affinities.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42177424,No.42488201Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.2020074National Key Research and Development Projects,No.2022YFF0801502。
文摘Lithic miniaturization is a key adaptive and technological feature of human populations and one of the key cultural hallmarks in the Late Pleistocene of Eastern Asia.In northern China this form of stone tool technology is well represented,including by microblade technology.Lithic miniaturization has been identified in South China,though this technological feature has received little research attention in comparison to the north.Here,we examine three miniaturized lithic assemblages in South China,ranging from the terminal Pleistocene to middle Holocene.To examine technological variations in lithic miniaturization,the three assemblages were subject to comparative quantitative analyses,including principal component analysis(PCA),K-means clustering and the Zingg system.The three sites were found to exhibit varied temporal and geographic patterns of lithic miniaturization across South China,potentially related to fluctuating climatic conditions and changes in population dynamics since the Late Pleistocene.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40972065)the Special Project (No. XDA08100500) of the Chinese Academy of Science
文摘The Bianbianshan deposit, the unique gold-polymetal （Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn） veined deposit of the polymetal metallogenic belt of the southern segment of Da Hinggan Mountains mineral province, is located at the southern part of the Hercynian fold belt of the south segment of Da Hinggan Mountains mineral province, NE China. Ores at the Bianbianshan deposit occur within Cretaceous andesite and rhyolite in the form of gold-bearing quartz veins and veinlet groups containing native gold, electrum, pyrite, chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite. The deposit is hosted by structurally controlled faults associated with intense hydrothermal alteration. The typical alteration assemblage is sericite ＋ chlorite ＋ calcite ＋ quartz, with an inner pyrite-sericite-quartz zone and an outer seicite - chlorite - calcite-epidote zone between orebodies and wall rocks. δ34 S values of 17 sulfides from ores changing from -1.67 to ＋0.49‰ with average of -0.49‰, are similar to δ34 S values of magmatic or igneous sulfide sulfur. 206Pb/204Pb, 207Pb/204Pb and 208Pb/ 204Pb data of sulfide from ores range within 17.66-17.75, 15.50-15.60, and 37.64-38.00, respectively. These sulfur and lead isotope compositions imply that ore-forming materials might mainly originate from deep sources. H and O isotope study of quartz from ore-bearing veins indicate a mixed source of deep-seated magmatic water and shallower meteoric water. The ore formations resulted from a combination of hydrothermal fluid mixing and a structural setting favoring gold-polymetal deposition. Fluid mixing was possibly the key factor resulting in Au-Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn deposition in the deposit. The metallogenesis of the Bianbianshan deposit may have a relationship with the Cretaceous volcanic-subvolcanic magmatic activity, and formed during the late stage of the crust thinning of North China.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 42241103 and 62227901)the Key Research Program of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant Nos. IGGCAS-202101 and IGGCAS-202401)
文摘Lunar impact glasses have been identified as crucial indicators of geochemical information regarding their source regions. Impact glasses can be categorized as either local or exotic. Those preserving geochemical signatures matching local lithologies (e.g., mare basalts or their single minerals) or regolith bulk soil compositions are classified as “local”. Otherwise, they could be defined as “exotic”. The analysis of exotic glasses provides the opportunity to explore previously unsampled lunar areas. This study focuses on the identification of exotic glasses within the Chang’e-5 (CE-5) soil sample by analyzing the trace elements of 28 impact glasses with distinct major element compositions in comparison with the CE-5 bulk soil. However, the results indicate that 18 of the analyzed glasses exhibit trace element compositions comparable to those of the local CE-5 materials. In particular, some of them could match the local single mineral component in major and trace elements, suggesting a local origin. Therefore, it is recommended that the investigation be expanded from using major elements to including nonvolatile trace elements, with a view to enhancing our understanding on the provenance of lunar impact glasses. To achieve a more accurate identification of exotic glasses within the CE-5 soil sample, a novel classification plot of Mg# versus La is proposed. The remaining 10 glasses, which exhibit diverse trace element variations, were identified as exotic. A comparative analysis of their chemical characteristics with remote sensing data indicates that they may have originated from the Aristarchus, Mairan, Sharp, or Pythagoras craters. This study elucidates the classification and possible provenance of exotic materials within the CE-5 soil sample, thereby providing constraints for the enhanced identification of local and exotic components at the CE-5 landing site.
基金co-funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant (2019YFA0708301)the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (Grant No.YSBR-082)Research Instrument and Equipment Development Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GJJSTD20210008)。
文摘Electromagnetic technology used in logging while drilling(LWD) provides the resistivity distribution around a borehole within a range of several tens of meters.However,a blind zone appears in front of the drill bit when operating in high-angle wells,limiting the ability to detect formations ahead of the drill bit.Look-ahead technology addresses this issue and substantially enhances the proactive capability of geological directional drilling.In this study,we examine the detection capabilities of various component combinations of magnetic dipole antenna.Based on the sensitivity of each component to the axial information,a coaxial component is selected as a boundary indicator.We investigate the impact of various factors,such as frequency and transmitter and receiver(TR) distance,under different geological models.This study proposes 5 and 20 kHz as appropriate frequencies,and 10-14 and 12-17 m as suitable TR distance combinations.The accuracy of the numerical calculation results is verified via air-sea testing,confirming the instrument's detection capability.A test model that eliminated the influence of environmental factors and seawater depth is developed.The results have demonstrated that the tool can recognize the interface between layers up to 21.6 m ahead.It provides a validation idea for the design of new instruments as well as the validation of detection capabilities.
基金supported by the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41130419).
文摘In order to effectively detect potential geology anomalous bodies in coal bearing formation,such as coal seam thickness variation,small faults,goafs and collapse columns,and provide scientific guidance for safe and efficient mining,the SUMMIT-II EX explosion-proof seismic slot wave instrument,produced by German DMT Company,was used to detect the underground channel wave with the help of transmission method,reflection method and transflective method.Region area detection experiment in mining face had been carried out thanks to the advantage of channel wave,such as its great dispersion,abundant geology information,strong anti-interference ability and long-distance detecting.The experimental results showed that:(1)Coal seam thickness variation in extremely unstable coal seam has been quantitatively interpreted with an accuracy of more than 80%generally;(2)The faults,goafs and collapse columns could be detected and predicted accurately;(3)Experimental detection of gas enrichment areas,stress concentration regions and water inrush risk zone has been collated;(4)A research system of disaster-causing geology anomalous body detection by in-seam seismic survey has been built,valuable and innovative achievements have been got.Series of innovation obtained for the first time in this study indicated that it was more effective to detect disaster-causing potential geology anomalies by in-seam seismic survey than by ground seismic survey.It had significant scientific value and application prospect under complex coal seam conditions.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFB4206700)the Joint Geological Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2244223)+5 种基金the China Scholarship Council Program(No.202404910533)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2020B0301030003)the China Geological Survey Project(No.DD20211350)the Key Deployment Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.YJKYYQ20190043,ZDBS-LY-DQC003,KFZD-SW-422,and ZDRW-ZS-2021-3-1)the Scientific Research and Technology Development Project of China National Petroleum Corporation(No.2022DJ5503)the Supercomputing Laboratory,IGGCAS.
文摘This study proposes and systematically evaluates an optimized integration of warm surface seawater injection with depressurization for the long-term exploitation of marine natural gas hydrates.By employing comprehensive multiphysics simulations guided by field data from hydrate production tests in the South China Sea,we pinpoint key operational parameters—such as injection rates,depths,and timings—that notably enhance production efficiency.The results indicate that a 3-phase hydrate reservoir transitions from a free-gas-dominated production stage to a hydrate-decomposition-dominated stage.Moderate warm seawater injection supplies additional heat during the hydrate decomposition phase,thereby enhancing stable production;however,excessively high injection rates can impede the depressurization process.Only injection at an appropriate depth simultaneously balances thermal supplementation and the pressure gradient,leading to higher overall productivity.A“depressurization-driven sensible-heat supply window”is introduced,highlighting that timely seawater injection following initial depressurization prolongs reservoir dissociation dynamics.In this study area,commencing seawater injection at 170 d of depressurization proved optimal.This optimized integration leverages clean and renewable thermal energy,providing essential insights into thermal supplementation strategies with significant implications for sustainable,economically feasible,and efficient commercial-scale hydrate production.
基金supported by the Key Research Program of the Institute of Geology&Geophysics,CAS(Grant No.IGGCAS-201903).
文摘Natural gas hydrates widely accumulate in submarine sediments composed of clay minerals.However,due to the complex physiochemistry and micron-sized particles of clay minerals,their effects on methane hydrate(MH)formation and dissociation are still in controversy.In this study,montmorillonite and illite were separately mixed with quartz sand to investigate their effects on MH formation and dissociation.The microstructure of synthesized samples was observed by cryo-SEM innovatively to understand the effects of montmorillonite and illite on MH phase transition in micron scale.Results show that montmorillonite and illite both show the inhibition on MH formation kinetics and water-to-hydrate conversion,and illite shows a stronger inhibition.The 10 wt%montmorillonite addition significantly retards MH formation rate,and the 20 wt%montmorillonite has a less inhibition on the rate.The increase of illite mass ratio(0-20 wt%)retards the rate of MH formation.As the content of clay minerals increase,the water-to-hydrate conversion decreases.Cryo-SEM images presented that montmorillonite aggregates separate as individual clusters while illite particles pack as face-to-face configuration under the interaction with water.The surface-overlapped illite aggregates would make sediments pack tightly,hinder the contact between gas and water,and result in the more significant inhibition on MH formation kinetics.Under the depressurization method,the addition of clay minerals facilitates MH dissociation rate.Physicochemical properties of clay minerals and MH distribution in the pore space lead to the faster dissociation rate in clay-containing sediments.The results of this study would provide beneficial guides on geological investigations and optimizing strategies of natural gas production in marine hydrate-bearing sediments.
基金jointly funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFC2905301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42072114)+1 种基金geological survey projects (DD20230366, DD202211695)the scientific research projects supported by the Baotou Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. (HE2224, HE2228, and HE2313)。
文摘The Bayan Obo supergiant carbonatite-related rare-earth-element-niobium-iron(REE-Nb-Fe) endogenetic deposit(thereafter as the Bayan Obo deposit), located at 150 km north of Baotou City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is the largest rare-earth element(REE) resource in the world. Tectonically,this deposit is situated on the northern margin of the North China Craton and adjacent to the Xing’anMongolian orogenic belt to the south. The main strata within the mining area include the Neoarchean Se’ertengshan Group and the Mesoproterozoic Bayan Obo Group. Generally, the rare earth, niobium, and iron mineralization within the deposit are intrinsically related to the dolomite carbonatites and the extensive alteration of the country rocks caused by the carbonatite magma intrusion. The alteration of country rocks can be categorized into three types: contact metasomatism(anti-skarn and skarn alteration), fenitization,and hornfelsic alternation. As indicated by previous studies and summarized in this review, the multielement mineralization at Bayan Obo is closely associated with the metasomatic replacement of siliceous country rocks by carbonatite magmatic-hydrothermal fluids. The metasomatic process is comparable to the conventional skarnification that formed due to the intrusion of intermediate-acid magmatic rocks into limestone strata. However, the migration pattern of Si O2, Ca O, and Mg O in this novel metasomatic process is opposite to the skarn alteration. Accordingly, this review delineates, for the first time, an antiskarn metallogenic model for the Bayan Obo deposit, revealing the enigmatic relationship between the carbonatite magmatic-hydrothermal processes and the related iron and rare earth mineralization.Moreover, this study also contributes to a better understanding of the REE-Nd-Fe metallogenetic processes and the related fluorite mineralization at the Bayan Obo deposit.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52125402 and 52174084)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province of China(No.2022NSFSC0005).
文摘The deep earth,deep sea,and deep space are the main parts of the national“three deep”strategy,which is in the forefront of the strategic deployment clearly defined in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035.It is important to reveal the evolutionary process and mechanism of deep tectonics to understand the earth’s past,present and future.The academic con-notation of Geology in Time has been given for the first time,which refers to the multi-field evolution response process of geological bodies at different time and spatial scales caused by geological processes inside and outside the Earth.Based on the deep in situ detection space and the unique geological envi-ronment of China Jinping Underground Laboratory,the scientific issue of the correlation mechanism and law between deep internal time-varying and shallow geological response is given attention.Innovative research and frontier exploration on deep underground in situ geo-information detection experiments for Geology in Time are designed to be carried out,which will have the potential to explore the driving force of Geology in Time,reveal essential laws of deep earth science,and explore innovative technologies in deep underground engineering.
基金the Special Fund of China Seismic Experimental Site(Nos.2019CSES0103,2018CESE0102 and 2016CESE0203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41630210,41674060,41974054,and 41974061)the“Active Faults Exploration and Seismic Hazard Assessment in Weihai City”funded by Weihai Municipal People's Government.
文摘For city planning and reducing potential earthquake risk,it’s necessary to detect the information of the buried faults in an urban area especially,including the location and activities.An integrated technique with geophysical and geological methods,including the shallow seismic reflection profile,electrical resistivity measurement,geologic borehole section,and exploration trench,was used to detect the Chengnanhe fault,which is one of the two main faults passing through the Weihai urban area in Shandong province,China.The results show that it is a normal fault striking with E-W direction,and it is relatively inactive and stable.By using the thermoluminescence(TL)dating,we found that the Chengnanhe fault initiated in mid-Pleistocene and there was no offset after late Pleistocene.Such an integrated technique with multiple geological and geophysical methods provides a significant assessment of earthquake risk for city planning in urban areas.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young People(No.41825018)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA23090402)the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41790442)。
文摘A gigantic project named Gully Land Consolidation(GLC)was launched in the hillgully region of the Chinese Loess Plateau in 2011 to cope with land degradation and create new farmlands for cultivation.The dynamic change of groundwater table and loess subsidence in the backfilled farmland are the main causes of site disasters and soil disease,but there is a lack of research on these issues.Based on this,the Shijiagou(SJG)backfilled farmland which is a typical GLC engineering site located in Ansai District,Yan'an City,Shaanxi Province was selected as the study area in this paper.Field site monitoring was carried out in this area,including four aspects of monitoring:rainfall,groundwater table,soil moisture and soil settlement displacement.The following findings were obtained from the analysis of the monitoring data in 2019-2020:(1)The backfilled farmlands have suffered a significant groundwater table rise.And the percentage increase of groundwater table increased from the upstream of F-1(such as 49.2%,46.3%,26.4%)to the downstream of F-5(90.0%,52.3%,34.2%correspondingly),which is related to the terrain of the valley channel and dam seepage.It is also revealed that rainfall characteristics are positively correlated with the depth of water infiltration and groundwater table.(2)The influence depth of rainfall infiltration on soil moisture of the backfilled loess in the GLC study area is no more than 2.5 m,and that within 1.5 m depth is significantly affected by rainfall.In addition,the dramatic rise in the groundwater table led to a steep increase in soil moisture,thus the soil underwent collapse deformation due to water immersion,and the farmland experienced large subsidence displacement.(3)The backfilled loess of the GLC farmland was in a continuous consolidation and settlement stage after the filling completion.With the passage of time,the settlement displacement and settlement rate of the backfilled loess gradually decreased,from 1.0-1.9 mm/d in 2019 to 0.4-0.8 mm/d in 2020,which indicates the GLC farmland tended to be stable.This study reveals the hydrological evolution characteristics and settlement deformation laws of the backfilled loess,which is important for the stability of the farmland and the management of the GLC project.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD1404901,2017ZX05035)Strategic Priority Research Program(Category B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB10050100).
文摘To clarify the mechanism of differential enrichment of intrasource shale oil,taking the third of seventh member of the Triassic Yanchang Formation(Chang 7_(3)submember for short)in the Ordos Basin,NW China as an example,we integrated high-resolution scanning electron microscopy(SEM),optical microscopy,laser Raman spectroscopy,rock pyrolysis,and organic solvent extraction experiments to identify solid bitumen of varying origins,obtain direct evidence of intrasource micro-migration of shale oil,and establish the coupling between the shale nano/micro-fabric and the oil generation,migration and accumulation.The Chang 7_(3)shale with rich alginite in laminae has the highest hydrocarbon generation potential but a low thermal transformation ratio.Frequent alternations of micron-scale argillaceous-felsic laminae enhance the hydrocarbon expulsion efficiency,yielding consistent aromaticity between in-situ and migrated solid bitumen.Mudstone laminae rich in terrestrial organic matter(OM)and clay minerals exhibit lower hydrocarbon generation threshold but stronger hydrocarbon retention capacity,with a certain amount of light oil/bitumen preserved to differentiate the chemical structure of in-situ versus migrated bitumen.Tuffaceous and sandy laminae contain abundant felsic minerals and migrated bitumen.Tuffaceous laminae develop high-angle microfractures under shale overpressure,facilitating oil charging into rigid mineral intergranular pores of sandy laminae.Fractionation during micro-migration progressively decreases the aromatization of solid bitumen from shale,through tuffaceous and mudstone,to sandy laminae,while increasing light hydrocarbon components and enhancing OM-hosted pore development.The intrasource micro-migration and enrichment of the Chang 7_(3)shale oil result from synergistic organic-inorganic diagenesis,with crude oil component fractionation being a key mechanism for forming sweet spots in laminated shale oil reservoirs.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(42272150,42090025)the State Key Laboratory of Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment Mechanisms and Efficient Development。
文摘With the advancement of unconventional oil and gas exploration and development,tight gravelly sandstone reservoirs have garnered increasing attention.In this study,triaxial compression experiments are conducted on gravelly sandstone cores,and correlation analysis is employed to establish the relationships between fractal dimensions of the fractures and rock mechanics parameters.For cores of gravelly sandstone,a positive correlation exists between the fractal dimension and the brittleness index.The prediction model reveals that the error between the predicted and actual values for well 3 is relatively large,which can be attributed to the presence of pure sandstone cores in well 3.Under high confining pressure in the deep strata,rocks exhibit a decreasing trend in fractal dimensions,a phenomenon due to the stress-memory effect.In addition,numerical simulation is further employed to study the effect of the factors that could affect the complexity of the fractures,and the results show that the fractal dimension of gravelly sandstone declines with increasing confining pressure,peak compressive strength,and rock elastic modulus as the loading process intensifies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3012002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42374073)。
文摘The Bayan Har block,one of China's most seismically active regions,has experienced multiple major earthquakes(≥M 7.0)in recent years.It is a key area for investigating the interactions between the Qinghai-Xizang(Qingzang)Plateau and adjacent blocks,plateau uplift,and strong earthquake mechanisms.P-wave velocity and crustal composition provide key constraints on the properties of distinct tectonic units and their evolutionary modification processes.Based on the results of 8 Deep Seismic Sounding(DSS)profiles completed in the Bayan Har block and surrounding areas over the past 20 years,We constructed one-dimensional P-wave velocity models for the crust of Bayan Har block,Qilian fold belt,Qinling fold belt,Alxa block,Ordos block and Sichuan basin.Furthermore,crustal composition models for different tectonic units were established based on these results.The results reveal that the crustal thickness of the Bayan Har block gradually decreases towards the NNE,NE,and SE directions,while the average crustal velocity increases correspondingly.The felsic layer in the crust accounts for more than half of the total crustal thickness.The mafic content within the crust of different tectonic units exhibits notable variations,which may reflect that the Bayan Har block,Qilian fold belt,and Qinling fold belt have experienced more intensive lithospheric evolution processes compared to Ordos basin and Sichuan basin.The seismicity distribution in this region is significantly controlled by crustal velocity and composition heterogeneity across the Bayan Har block and adjacent areas,which demonstrates that earthquakes within and around the Bayan Har block exhibit both high frequency and larger magnitudes.These seismic characteristics primarily result from intense crustal stress accumulation and release during the outward expansion of the Qingzang Plateau.
基金supported by the Key Research Program of the Institute of Geology&Geophysics,CAS(IGGCAS-202205)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.92062216 and 42102046)+1 种基金Doctoral Students'Scientific Research and Innovation Capability Enhancement Program of Jilin Province(JJKH20250074BS)Graduate Innovation Fund of Jilin University(2024CX231).
文摘Highly evolved granite associated with pegmatite shells exhibits significant potential for rare metal mineralization;however,the mechanisms through which these pegmatite shells contribute to magmatic evolution and rare metal enrichment remain poorly understood.The Late Jurassic Shihuiyao Nb-Ta-(Rb-Be-Li)deposit is one of the largest rare-metal deposits in the Southern Great Xing’an Range(SGXR),Northeast China.Exploratory trenches expose distinct layered zones from top to bottom:alternating microcline pegmatite and aplite layers(zone I),topaz lepidolite albite granite and lepidolite amazonite pegmatite(zone II),and muscovite albite granite(zoneⅢ).We conducted U-Pb dating of cassiterite,monazite,and Nb-Ta oxide,monazite Nd isotopes,and whole-rock and mineral geochemistry for the three zones.Multi-mineral U-Pb ages indicate that the three zones formed during the Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous(147-142 Ma).Geochemical analyses of whole-rock,mica,and microcline suggest an evolutionary sequence from zone I to zoneⅢ,and finally to zone II.The Zr/Hf,Nb/Ta,Y/Ho,and K/Rb ratios combined with the rare earth element(REE)tetrad effects suggest higher degree of differentiation and fluid-melt interaction of the Shihuiyao leucogranite without a pegmatite shell compared to coeval barren granites from both Shihuiyao and the SGXR.A progressive increase in the degree of evolution is evident from the leucogranite without a pegmatite shell to the leucogranite with a discontinuous shell,and ultimately to the leucogranite with a continuous shell.The pegmatite shell acted as a geochemical barrier that facilitated the accumulation of Li and F in the underlying magma,which played a crucial role in lowering the solidus temperature of the granitic magma.This process prolonged the crystallization duration while reducing melt viscosity and density,thereby creating favorable conditions for magma differentiation and fluid-melt interaction.Rapid crystallization of the earlier water-and Be-rich melt led to the Be mineralization in the pegmatite shell.Moreover,the formation of this shell served as a barrier for Li mineralization in the underlying topaz lepidolite albite granite.This study enhances our understanding of the critical contribution of pegmatite shells to magmatic evolution and rare-metal mineralization.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42372162,4244205C)Project of"Solving Problems by Listing Talents"in Heilongjiang Province(2022-JS-1740,2022-JS-1853)Project on the Theory of Oil and Gas Enrichment from the Interaction of Earth's Multiple Spheres(THEMSIE04010103).
文摘Taking the GY8HC well in the Gulong Sag of the Songliao Basin,NE China,as an example,this study utilized high-precision zircon U-Pb ages from volcanic ashes and AstroBayes method to estimate sedimentation rates.Through spectral analysis of high-resolution total organic carbon content(TOC),laboratory-measured free hydrocarbons(S_(1)),hydrocarbons formed during pyrolysis(S_(2)),and mineral contents,the enrichment characteristics and controlling factors of shale oil in an overmature area were investigated.The results indicate that:(1)TOC,S_(1),and S_(2)associated with shale oil enrichment exhibit a significant 173×10^(3)a obliquity amplitude modulation cycle;(2)Quartz and illite/smectite mixed-layer contents related to lithological composition show a significant 405×10^(3)a long eccentricity cycle;(3)Comparative studies with the high-maturity GY3HC well and moderate-maturity ZY1 well reveal distinct in-situ enrichment characteristics of shale oil in the overmature Qingshankou Formation,with a significant positive correlation to TOC,indicating that high TOC is a key factor for shale oil enrichment in overmature areas;(4)The sedimentary thickness of 12-13 m corresponding to the 173×10^(3)a cycle can serve as the sweet spot interval height for shale oil development in the study area,falling within the optimal fracture height range(10-15 m)generated during hydraulic fracturing of the Qingshankou shale.Orbitally forced climate changes not only controlled the sedimentary rhythms of organic carbon burial and lithological composition in the Songliao Basin but also influenced the enrichment characteristics and sweet spot distribution of Gulong shale oil.
