粤北水边河流域钙元素迁移的基岩制约作用

Restriction of bedrock to calcium ion migration in the Shuibian river basin of northern Guangdong Province

岩石风化是控制流域水体水化学特征的关键因素之一。为探索岩溶流域中不同基岩风化作用对地表水化学的影响,本文选择粤北典型岩溶流域(水边河)为研究对象,以水体[Ca^(2+)]变化和钙迁移机制为研究主线,通过连续5年的系统调查及采样分析,揭示不同岩性风化对干流水体中Ca^(2+)输送通量的贡献率和岩溶流域钙元素迁移的影响机理。结果表明:(1)不同基岩支流的水体[Ca^(2+)]差异明显,特别是在干季,碳酸盐岩支流水体的[Ca^(2+)]分别是花岗岩、砂岩和砾岩支流的3.8倍、4.7倍、14.9倍;(2)不同基岩支流汇入干流后,水化学变化具有滞后性,并且呈现季节性差异。其中,碳酸盐岩支流汇入后,干流水体的[Ca^(2+)]会滞后升高,而其他支流会稀释[Ca^(2+)],产生稀释作用,其效果在湿季比干季更明显;(3)通过统计分析得出,碳酸盐岩支流在流域土地面积占比为28%,而其对流域水体中[Ca^(2+)]的贡献率达到83%,说明岩溶流域中碳酸盐岩的风化的制约着钙元素的迁移过程;(4)2016-2020年间,水边河向连江输送的钙通量平均值为7.2×10^(4) t·a^(-1),其中,湿季平均输送量为5.8×10^(4) t·a^(-1),干季平均为1.4×10^(4) t·a^(-1);但岩溶水体中钙元素迁移不仅仅有水体溶解的Ca^(2+),还有沉积态钙迁移和水生生物的钙迁移过程,而农业活动及酸雨等过程可导致水体中[Ca^(2+)]发生明显变化,因此,农业活动和酸雨等对钙迁移的影响需要多加关注。

As a highly researched topic in hydrochemistry,rock weathering is a key factor in controlling the hydrochemical characteristics in a watershed.In karst watersheds,the weathering of carbonate rocks has a significant impact,leading to high levels of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+)cations,as well as HCO_(3)-watersheds,the dominant cations are Na^(+)or K^(+),with lower levels of Ca^(2+),and the main anions are Cl^(-),NO_(3)^(-),and others.Calcium is a vital element that plays a crucial role in the structure and functioning of karst ecosystems.Therefore,understanding the differences in Ca^(2+)concentrations and the interactions between external water and karst water is essential for accurately assessing the hydrochemical impact of bedrock on karst watersheds.The Shuibian river is a typical karst river located in the northern part of Guangdong Province,China.It spans a distance of 78 kilometers with an average gradient of 1.8‰.Its geographical coordinates are E112°42'13.511"-E113°15'3.730",and N24°21'28.22"-N23°55'34.61".The total area of its basin is approximately 857 square kilometers.The region where the river is situated falls under a subtropical monsoon climate,characterized by hot and humid summers.The prevailing warm and moist airflow comes from the south in summer.The average annual temperature ranges from17.5℃to 20.7℃,and the average annual precipitation is between 1,830-1,879 mm.The climate exhibits distinct wet and dry seasons.The wet season lasts from March to September,accounting for over 70% of the annual rainfall,while the dry season occurs from October to February,with less precipitation.The research area is predominantly composed of four different types of bedrock:sandstone,carbonate rock,granite,and conglomerate.To explore the impact of weathering processes of these various bedrock types on the chemical composition of surface water in karst regions,this study focuses on a representative karst watershed called the Shuibian river in northern Guangdong Province.The main objective of this study is to investigate the changes in calcium concentration([Ca^(2+)])in the water body and understand the mechanisms of calcium migration within the watershed.To achieve this,a total of 28 sampling points were strategically placed along the main stream of the Shuibian river,with an additional 25 sampling points along 9 significant tributaries.These sampling points were spaced at an interval of approximately 3 kilometers covering a distance of 78 kilometers downstream from the upper reaches.Sampling had been conducted over a period of five years,from January 2016 to July 2020,encompassing both the dry season(January)and the wet season(July)each year.A total of 683 water samples were collected during these time periods.In addition to measuring water width,depth,and flow velocity at each sampling point,on-site measurements of conductivity,salinity,temperature,pH,and dissolved oxygen were also performed.By analyzing the data collected through this comprehensive five-year study,the aim is to determine the contribution of weathering processes of different rock types to the transport of calcium in the main stream water,as well as to understand the underlying mechanisms of calcium migration in the karst watershed.The results indicate as follows:(1)There are significant differences in the[Ca^(2+)]levels of the tributaries with different types of bedrock,especially during the dry season.The[Ca^(2+)]levels in the tributaries with carbonate rock are 3.8 times higher than those in tributaries with granite,4.7 times higher than those in tributaries with sandstone,and 14.9 times higher than those in tributaries with conglomerate rock.(2)After the convergence of tributaries with different types of bedrock into the main stream,there is a delayed hydrochemical change that exhibits seasonal variations.Specifically,when the tributaries with carbonate rock converge,the[Ca^(2+)]levels in the main stream water increase with a delay,while other tributaries dilute the[Ca^(2+)]levels,resulting in a more pronounced dilution effect during the wet season compared to that during the dry season.(3)Through statistical analysis,it is found that the tributaries with carbonate rock account for 28% of the watershed land area,but they contribute 83%to the[Ca^(2+)]levels in the watershed water.This indicates that the weathering of carbonate rock in karst watersheds plays a significant role in constraining the migration of calcium elements.(4)From 2016 to 2020,the average calcium flux transported by the Shuibian river to the Lianjiang river was 7.2×10^(4) t·a^(-1).The average transport during the wet season was 5.8×10^(4) t·a^(-1),while during the dry season,it was 1.4×10^(4) t·a^(-1).However,it is important to note that the increase in soluble Ca^(2+)concentration caused by the dissolution of deposited CaCO_(3) in the water is approximately 30% of the total output.Therefore,the calcium migration process in the watershed water,which is transported in the form of CaCO_(3),also requires special attention.