Gravity-Driven Listric Growth Fault and Sedimentation in the Lagoa do Peixe, Rio Grande do Sul Coastal Plain, Brazil

High frequency, high resolution GPR surveys are successfully applied to investigate near-surface stratification architecture of sedimentary units in coastal plains and to define their depositional conditions. However, low frequency GPR surveys to investigate fault-related depositional systems at greater depths are scarce. This survey was designed investigate a > 100 km long linear escarpment that controls the northwest margin of the Lagoa do Peixe, an important lagoon in Rio Grande do Sul Coastal Plain (RGSCP, Brazil). The traditional approach points that RGSCP was developed by juxtaposition of four lagoons/barrier systems as consequence of sea level changes;no deformational structure is admitted to exist before. The low frequency GPR (50 MHz, RTA antenna) and geological surveys carried out in the RGSCP showed the existence of a large, gravity-driven listric growth fault controlling the Lagoa do Peixe escarpment and hangingwall sedimentation. The radargrams in four subareas along the Lagoa do Peixe Growth Fault could be interpreted following the seismic expression of rift-related depositional systems. The radargrams enabled to distinguish three main lagoonal deposition radarfacies. The lower lagoonal radarfacies is a convex upward unit, thicker close to growth fault;the radarfacies geometry indicates that fault displacement rate surpasses the sedimentation rate, and its upper stratum is aged ~3500 l4C years BP. The second lagoonal radarfacies is a triangular wedge restricted to the lagoon depocenter, whose geometry indicates that fault displacement and the sedimentation rates kept pace. The upper lagoonal radarfacies is being deposited since 1060 ± 70 l4C years BP, under sedimentation rate higher than fault displacement rate. The results indicate that low frequency GPR surveys can help in investigating fault-related depositional systems in coastal zones. They also point to a new approach in dealing with RGSCP stratigraphy.

The impact of land use change on quality evolution of soil genetic layers on the coastal plain of south Hangzhou Bay

Land use change plays an important part in the studies of global environmental change and regional sustainable development. The change of soil quality can particularly reflect the impacts of human socio-economic activities on environment. Taking the coastal plain of south Hangzhou Bay as a study case, we analyzed the effects of land use changes on organic matter （OM）, total nitrogen （TN）, total phosphorus （TP）, available phosphorus （AP）, available potassium （AK）, total salinity （TS）, pH value in soil genetic layers, and assessed soil quality change related to different land use types from 1982 to 2003. The results show that： （1） The general change tendency of soil quality in the coastal plain of south Hangzhou Bay declined obviously in A layer and slightly rise in B （or P） layer and C （or W） layer. The contents of TP decreased generally in all soil genetic layers, but the variety difference of other soil quality indices was relatively great. （2） The change of soil quality in the areas where land use changed is far more remarkable than that with land use unchanged. The value of quality variety is A layer 〉B （or P） layer 〉C （or W） layer. （3） The changes of soil tillage, cultivation, fertilization, irrigation and drainage activities related to land use may make some soil-forming processes disappeared and bring in other new processes which will affect the soil quality and soil genetic layers directly.

Assessment of coastal vulnerability to environmental change in Jiangsu coastal plain

Assessment of coastal vulnerability to future environmental change has been emphasized in coastal nations or regions. The Jiangsu coastal plain, located to the north of the Yangtze River Delta in China, is most vulnerable to sea level rise and exacerbating coastal hazards. This paper develops the method of delimiting vulnerable scope and assessing coastal vulnerability through field observations and sampling and by applying remote sensing and GIS, which are suitable for great river delta and coastal plains with large area, relative complex micro-geomorphology and the protection of seawall. Applying this method, the coastal vulnerability of the Jiangsu coastal plain to relative sea level rise (approximately 50 cm up to the year 2050) and exacerbating storm surges have been assessed. The results show that, up to the year 2050, the Jiangsu coastal plain will probably lose 12.8 % of tidal flats (about 5.8x104 hm2) and 7.9 % of cultivated land (about 7.2x104 hm2). Meanwhile, 2.0 % of population, 3.8 % of original value of fixed assets, 3.2% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product), 40.3 % of salt industry and 5.8 % of aquiculture respectively will be affected due to coastal environmental change.

Analysis of the Sedimentary Characteristics and Origin of the “Old Red Sands ”in the Coastal Areas of Southeast Fujian

The "Old Red Sands" are widely distributed and typically developed over the coastal areas of Southeast Fujian, but there are different views on their origin. Based on the overall field investigations and a series of lab studies, the paper suggests that the "Old Red Sands" are mainly formed by the beach wind-drift sands and ,locally, by slope wash and alluviation.

The color reflectance of marine-terrigenous deposits in LZ908 borehole in south coastal plain of the Laizhou Bay

Color measuring is characterized by high resolution,high efficiency,and low cost. The application becomes increasingly common for tracing sediment sources and climate variation. Borehole LZ908 in the south coastal plain of the Laizhou Bay in northeast China,was used,of which the top 54 m containing all marine facies was focused,to test the feasibility of colorimetry as a climate indi-cator using visible light reflectance spectra and L＊a＊b＊measurement results. The results show a good correction between lightness and calcium carbonate content in marine-terrigenous deposits;therefore,these deposits can be used as a proxy to study climate changes. Factor-analysis on the first derivative values of the raw visible light reflectance spectra produced three principal factors corresponding to goethite,organic matter,and hematite. Down hole variations in the three fac-tor scores,lightness,calcium carbonate content,and grain size were quite consistent. Moreover,high lightness and low factor scores in goethite,hematite,and organics indicated glacial regression deposits,while low lightness and high factor scores in goethite,hematite,and organics indicated interglacial transgression deposits.

Study on sea water intrusion into palaeochannels on south coastal plain of the Laizhou Bay by the Bohai Sea

The palaeochannel evolution in the study region is divided into four stages by such methods as 14C dating. Sea water intrusion through palaeochannels has been studied as a focal point. Palaeochannels are the main passageways through which the sea water intrudes at a higher speed, through many means and in a changeable dynamic state.

Effect of Cu and Zn on Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>L.) Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Coastal Plain Sand Derived Soils of Southeastern Nigeria

Laboratory, greenhouse and field studies were undertaken to investigate the status of Cu and Zn and to find out whether the addition of these nutrient elements in soils would increase maize grains and yield components and also, remediate their constraints in coastal plain sand derived soil of southeastern Nigeria, for optimization of maize (Zea mays L.) yields. Dry matter yields, plant concentrations, plant uptake, and maize grain yields were used to evaluate the effects of Cu and Zn levels. In both the greenhouse and field experiments, hydrated Cu and Zn sulphate fertilizers were applied to the soils in separate experiments at seven levels (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 kg·ha&#45;1) for Cu and Zn respectively. The recommended N, P, and K at rates of 120, 60, 30 kg·ha&#45;1, respectively, were also used as basal application. The results showed the status of available Cu and Zn by 0.1 N HCl was found to be low in the soil. The application of Cu and Zn into the soils significantly (P < 0.05) increased maize dry matter production, concentration, uptake and grain yields. The estimated optimum rates for Cu and Zn under greenhouse environments were established at 10 kg·Cu·ha&#45;1 and 8 kg·Zn·ha&#45;1, respectively. Maximum uptake and grain yields in maize were also established at 10 kg·Cu·ha&#45;1 and 8 kg·Zn·ha&#45;1, respectively. However, maize response curve showed that for optimum grain yield, concentration for Cu was determined to be 10 mg·kg&#45;1, while for Zn it was 8 mg·kg&#45;1. The current study showed that though the soils have a severe Cu and Zn deficiency, which could be due to their strong sorption capacity and nutrients mining due to intensive and continuous cropping, maize production can still be increased considerably in this soil and other similar soils in the same agro-ecological zone within a coastal plain sand derived soil by applying Cu and Zn at rates of 10 kg·Cu·ha&#45;1 and 8 kg·Zn·ha&#45;1, respectively.

IMPACTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE ON MAJOR PROJECTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA'S COASTAL PLAINS

Due to the dual dris oftural and man-made factors, relative sea leverise in China's coastal plains can be 2 to 3 times over the global mean dunng thefirst half of the 21st Century, it will strongly whuence the vanous coastal projectsand installations and the development of coastal dhes and towns. Research resultsshow that a 50-cm-nse in relative sea leve will cause maed decline in the functionof coastal defense and drainage projects and seriously endangur the functionalworking of the vast majority of coastal harbors. Meanwhile, it will also whuence thedevelopment of coastal dhes and towns throwi deterioratin water quality of thesource of urban water supply, increasing urban fiood risk and damagin seasidetounst resources etc.. Tianin, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the three most importancoastal dhes of China, will be Strongly affeded.

Reflections on Plain Greening in Coastal Urban Areas： A Case Study of Plain Greening in the Main Urban Area of Taizhou

The current situation,existing problems and characteristics of greening in the main urban area of Taizhou were analyzed,and the construction ideas and safeguard measures of plain greening in urban areas in the new era were put forward.

Land Suitability Evaluation for Oil Palm (<i>Elaeis guineensis</i>Jacq.) in Coastal Plains of Southwest Cameroon

Declining yields in oil palm fresh fruit bunch (FFB) have been recorded over the past years in the coastal lowlands of southwest Cameroon and current actual yields are very low (<12 t FFB ha−1•yr−1) compared to the potential yields (25 t FFB ha−1•yr−1). One of the problems limiting optimum oil palm production is lack of detailed pedological information to guide plantation establishment and management. A land suitability evaluation was carried out for some major oil palm producing areas of southwest Cameroon to identify land qualities limiting optimal production. Thirteen sites (9 with sedimentary parent materials and 4 with volcanic parent material) were evaluated using a parametric method. Results indicate that climate was not a major limiting factor for oil palm production in coastal plains of southwest Cameroon. However, soil physical characteristics (mainly clayey texture and poor drainage) and soil fertility constitute limitations to oil palm production. Specifically, limitations in cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation (BS), organic carbon (OC) and pH were slight to moderate while K mole fraction was the most severe and the most limiting in all the sites. The fertility limitations were more pronounced in soils derived from sedimentary parent materials where 33% had limitations caused by soil pH and OC compared to none for volcanic soils. In addition, 77.8% of sedimentary soils had limitations caused by CEC compared to 25% for volcanic soils. Considering the overall suitability, soils derived from volcanic parent materials were potentially more suitable for oil palm cultivation ((S3)—50%, (S2)—50%) compared to sedimentary soils ((N)—11%, (S3)—78% and (S2)—11%). Based on the suitability classes of the different soils derived from dissimilar parent materials, appropriate site-specific soil management is needed to improve oil palm yields, especially with emphasis on K fertilization and improved soil water management. Plantation management in coastal plains of South West Cameroon therefore should factor in differences in soil parent material.

Inundation Calculation of the Coastal Narrow Plain Strip Impacted by Upstream Reservoir Flood Discharge in Rainy and Extreme Flood Conditions

In the context of current climate change, an abnormality of flooding is a common form of disaster in Vietnam. Hanh Stream reservoir has occurred great flood in 1986, 2010. In the future, the risk of flooding is possible to happen again. In view of management of the risk of natural disasters： large flooding situation downstream is one of the most dangerous risks for the reservoir. Due to downstream of Hanh Stream reservoir is a narrow coastal plains, quick infrastructure development, especially interwoven road and railway systems, so that flood drainage ability will be affected greatly. The consciousness of risks that may be occurred in the future in order to propose preventive measures and proactive response to minimize damages always is the requirement for all projects. The hydrodynamic calculation, flooding maps, emergency plan to prevent flooding downstream of Hanh Stream reservoir is also needed. The article is raised the issue of requirements to calculate coastal narrow delta strip flooding in the Central of Vietnam when impacted by the upstream reservoir of flood discharge in terms of extreme heavy rain and flooding and presented computational methods of Mike software package for case flooded plain of Cam Ranh Bay in downstream reservoirs of Hanh Stream, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

瓯江流域下游温州平原地下水化学演化特征、控制因素及对人体健康的影响

【研究目的】滨海地带地下水化学演化特征及其控制因素研究对沿海城市地下水资源可持续利用具有重要意义。【研究方法】在野外调查取样和历史资料综合分析的基础上,运用水化学图解、离子比例关系、多元统计分析及环境同位素方法,系统分析了温州平原地下水化学演化特征,探讨了影响地下水化学演化的主要控制因素。【研究结果】(1)温州平原潜水以淡水为主,HCO_(3)^(-)、Na^(+)、Ca^(2+)占主导地位,承压水以微咸水和咸水为主,Cl^(-)、Na^(+)占绝对优势;(2)从山前到海积平原,研究区潜水由低矿化度的HCO3型水向较高矿化度的Cl型水转变,主要受天然水化学作用控制,人类活动使局部地区地下水化学出现异常;(3)十年尺度上,潜水主要组分含量存在一定程度下降,水化学类型向Cl^(-)比重减少、HCO_(3)^(-)比重增加的方向演化;(4)水岩相互作用、海水作用、氧化还原环境等自然因素和工农业生产、生活排污等人为因素是温州平原地下水化学演化的主要控制因素。【结论】地下水健康风险评价结果显示,区内地下水存在一定的潜在非致癌风险,潜水的非致癌风险小于承压水,饮水途径摄入是危害人体的主要途径,相同环境下儿童的非致癌风险高于成人。因此,有必要对存在健康风险的地下水进行长期监测,加强这类地区的地下水资源管理和污染防治。

鄂尔多斯盆地大牛地气田二叠系山西组砂体叠置模式及油气开发意义

河流相砂体储层构型对致密砂岩中相对优质储层的分布规律和天然气开发具有重要意义。通过野外地质剖面和钻井岩心观察,结合测井、录井和岩心分析测试资料,对鄂尔多斯盆地大牛地气田大12井区二叠系山西组致密砂岩的砂体构型要素、叠置模式及油气开发意义进行了研究。研究结果表明:(1)鄂尔多斯盆地大牛地气田大12井区二叠系山西组发育六级复合辫流带和五级单一辫流带,其中单一辫流带包括河床(分流河道)和河漫共2个四级构型单元,河道内单个心滩沉积包含有三级增生体和落淤层;(2)辫状河三角洲平原五级单一辫流带中的四级泛滥平原沉积较辫状河河漫沉积更加发育,辫状河心滩沉积中落淤层欠发育;(3)山西组上部山2-2亚段辫状河单一辫流带内砂体呈“河道-心滩”连续沉积,泥质不发育,砂体叠置程度高(多呈复合式叠置)、连通性好,优质储层多;(4)山西组中下部山1段和山2-1亚段三角洲平原沉积中,西部河道连片性好,砂体以复合式和侧拼式叠置样式为主,连通性和生产效果均较好,东部砂体多为孤立式和侧接式,砂体钻遇率低,单井产量差。

兴城市典型海水入侵区水文地球化学特征

为了揭示兴城滨海平原区海水入侵过程中地下水化学成分演化规律和复杂的水文地球化学作用,在兴城河曹庄镇段至烟台河沙后所镇段内采集了44个地下水样本和1个海水样本,测定其水化学成分及氢氧同位素,通过分析其变化特征探讨兴城典型海水入侵区的水文地球化学特征及其形成作用。结果表明:①区内地下水化学场呈明显的水平分带性,水质由内陆到滨海依次为淡水、微咸水-咸水,地下淡水的水化学类型主要为HCO_(3)-Ca、HCO_(3)·Cl-Ca以及SO_(4)-Ca型等,微咸水及咸水的水化学类型主要为Cl-Na型或Cl-Ca型;②区内地下水主要由大气降水补给,地下淡水主要受控于溶滤作用,而微咸水因受到蒸发作用及混合作用影响,造成氧漂移;③微咸水以Cl^(−)组分为代表的海水与淡水混合比例为0.45%~3.46%,咸水的混合比例约为15.85%,微咸水、咸水的形成为混合作用、蒸发浓缩作用以及阳离子交替吸附作用等共同影响所致。

走航式电阻率法探测平原水库库底砂体效果分析及应用

平原水库库底沉积层中的砂体会对水库运行以及穿过库底地下空间工程建设的安全造成不可忽视的影响,一种快速且准确识别库底砂体空间位置的探测手段可为破解以上问题提供技术支持。本文以位于黄河流域的济南鹊山水库为研究区,基于数值模拟与原位探测结果,分析评价了走航式电阻率法识别平原水库库底砂体的最优装置参数和能力,并将所得结论在原位探测中应用、验证。研究结果表明,选用通用走航探测航速(航速2.5 m/s)对平原水库(水深6 m)进行探测时,走航式电阻率法对埋深浅(埋深<30 m)、厚度大(厚度>6 m)的砂体有较好的理论分辨能力。对于薄层深埋砂体(厚度<2 m,埋深>10 m)则难以识别;砂体探测顶、底界位置与实际顶、底界位置间的偏移距离与砂体顶界埋深、砂体长度呈正相关关系。砂体厚度增大会提高不同顶界埋深条件下砂体界面偏移距离差异,偏移距离正相关于深埋砂体厚度,负相关于浅埋砂体厚度;建立了修正原位探测结果并识别砂体的方法。基于原位探测结果所识别的砂体形态并不精确,其厚度普遍厚于实际砂体厚度约0~3 m。厚度小于3 m的薄砂体则难以被该方法识别。

河流冲积平原饱和砂土区地下管线渗漏诱发地面塌陷机制研究

河流冲积平原区是我国城市建设的主要区域,地层以松散冲洪积物为主,该地区地下管网破损带走松散地层极易形成隐蔽性很高的地下空洞,进而诱发地面塌陷,威胁人身财产和基础设施安全。以安庆市长风路地面塌陷为例,建立渗流、应力多场可控的等比实体模型箱,开展城市地面塌陷仿真实验,分析带水管线破损后地层中孔洞发育过程及孔洞周边各个方向应力变化特征,旨在揭示地面塌陷形成机制。结果表明:(1)安庆市长风路地面塌陷从孕育到塌陷,经历了小孔、竖直孔洞、塌陷坑三种形态,可将地下异常孔洞当作前兆进行预警;(2)河流冲积平原区城市地面塌陷的孕灾环境是地层的高渗透性地层和地下水位,诱发因子是管道的破损,尤其是污水排水管道破损;(3)城市地面塌陷危害大小主要受控于管道及地下水位相对埋深,且可以根据地层性质对塌陷坑的大小进行计算评估。该成果可为城市地面塌陷风险评价、防治区划等提供理论基础。

鄂尔多斯盆地西缘石炭纪羊虎沟组海岸砂坝特征与成因

因对鄂尔多斯盆地西缘石炭纪羊虎沟组海岸砂坝的成因认识不足,阻碍了油藏的进一步开发。在研究区惠探1井、鄂32井、鄂33井、乐1井等取心井的岩心观察和区域地质等资料的基础上,结合岩石粒度分析、测井曲线特征分析和元素分析,对鄂尔多斯盆地西缘羊虎沟组海岸砂坝的沉积特征、砂坝砂体沉积特征和控制因素进行了系统研究。结果表明,研究区砂坝呈条带状沿古隆起聚集,南部的砂坝砂体厚度较大。该结果可为鄂尔多斯盆地羊虎沟组有利区的下一步勘探开发提供有益参考。

珊瑚礁海岸沉积物输运及珊瑚砂岛演变研究综述

珊瑚礁海岸沉积物的输运及珊瑚砂岛的演变研究在我国起步较晚,同时南中国海的珊瑚砂岛是我国重要的海洋空间资源,涉及国家领土主权的核心利益,开展这方面研究具有重要的学术价值和现实意义。综合分析了推移质和悬移质碳酸盐沉积物输运过程及其影响因素,重点介绍了短波、低频长波和海流对沉积物输运的驱动机制,以及粗糙珊瑚对沉积物的遮蔽效应。总结分析了珊瑚砂岛的动态演变规律及其影响因素,并重点介绍了珊瑚砂岛在长期海平面上升和短期风暴潮增强时的演变规律,并提出了今后研究需要关注的方向。

福建海岸沙地5种防护林土壤微生物群落特征

[目的]探明福建海岸沙地不同防护林对土壤微生物群落的影响及机制,为海岸带防护林森林质量提升提供科学依据。[方法]选择5种主要防护林为对象,分别为次生林、木麻黄(Casuarina equisetifolia)人工林、湿地松(Pinus elliottii)人工林、厚荚相思(Acacia crassicarpa)人工林和尾巨桉(Eucalyptus urophylla×E.grandis)人工林,采用磷脂脂肪酸法(Phospholipids fatty acid, PLFA)比较了不同防护林的土壤微生物群落结构。[结果](1)海岸沙地不同防护林土壤中共检测到18种PLFA生物标记,在尾巨桉和次生林中种类最多,湿地松和厚荚相思人工林最少。(2)土壤总磷脂脂肪酸、革兰氏阳性细菌和革兰氏阴性细菌含量均表现为尾巨桉和次生林较高,厚荚相思和木麻黄人工林较低,土壤真菌含量为尾巨桉林最高,丛枝菌根菌含量为次生林最高,真菌和丛枝菌根菌含量在其他防护林间无显著差异。(3)次生林的土壤微生物多样性和均匀度均高于4种人工林。(4)土壤pH、细根碳氮含量为土壤微生物群落的主要影响因子,其次为土壤全氮和硝态氮含量以及凋落物木质素/氮和细根碳氮比。[结论]不同防护林对土壤微生物群落的影响存在显著差异,在海岸带木麻黄防护林中引种尾巨桉和乡土树种,可以增加土壤微生物多样性,提高森林生态功能。

金属砂矿勘查中基本分析项目与地质品位的确定--讨论及建议

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