This study carried out comprehensive analysis on sedimentology, magnetic susceptibility （7of） and color data of the continental sediments of the Liupanshan Group in Central China so as to obtain climatic change info...This study carried out comprehensive analysis on sedimentology, magnetic susceptibility （7of） and color data of the continental sediments of the Liupanshan Group in Central China so as to obtain climatic change information during the 129.14-122.98 Ma interval. Based on the results of the Xlf and of the redness （a＊）, the section can be divided into two segments： （1） 129.14-126.3 Ma, with the lowest Xlf values and strongly variable relatively high values of redness and （2） 126.3-122.98 Ma, with high Elf values and relatively low redness. Analysis of the lithology and facies as well as the magnetic minerals and their contents points to a detrital origin of the magnetic minerals and this allow us to interpret the relationship between magnetic susceptibility variations and climate changes. Our study shows that the climate was significantly dry and hot during the whole studied interval although the interval between 126.3 Ma and 122.98 was a little bit cooler with increased humidity.展开更多
The Haiyuan-Liupanshan fault, an active tec- tonic feature at the Tibetan Plateau＇s northeastern bound- ary, was ruptured by two M8 earthquakes （1920 and 1927） bracketing an unbroken section （the Tianzhu seismic ...The Haiyuan-Liupanshan fault, an active tec- tonic feature at the Tibetan Plateau＇s northeastern bound- ary, was ruptured by two M8 earthquakes （1920 and 1927） bracketing an unbroken section （the Tianzhu seismic gap）. A high seismic hazard is expected along the gap. To monitor deformation characteristics and do a seismic risk assessment, we made measurements at two newly built campaign-mode Global Positioning System （GPS） stations and 13 pre-existing stations in 2013 and 2014. Adding existing data from 1999 to 2014, we derived a new velocity field. Based on the horizontal velocity, we used three block models to invert the deformation of four crustal blocks. The results suggest non-uniform deformation in the interior of the Lanzhou block, the Ordos block and the Alaxan block, but uniform deformation in the Qilian block. Fault slip rates derived from block models show a decreasing trend from west to east, （2.0-3.2 mm/a on the Haiyuan fault to 0.9-1.5 mm/a on the Liupanshan fault）. The Haiyuan fault evidences sinistral striking-slip movement, while the Liupanshan fault is primarily thrusting due to transformation of the displacement between the strike-slip and crustal shortening. The locking depth of each seg- ment along the Haiyuan fault obtained by fitting the fault parallel velocities varies drastically from west to east （21.8-7.1 km）. The moment accumulation rate, calculated using the slip rate and locking depth, is positively corre- lated with the locking depth. Given the paucity of large seismic events during the previous millennium, the Tuo- laishan segment and the Maomaoshan segment have higher likelihood of nucleation for a future event.展开更多
1. The environmental quality of the Loess Plateau and Liupanshan mountainous area in Ningxia The landuse structure in the studied region was very irrational in 1970s, the propor-tions covered by farming, forestry and ...1. The environmental quality of the Loess Plateau and Liupanshan mountainous area in Ningxia The landuse structure in the studied region was very irrational in 1970s, the propor-tions covered by farming, forestry and animal husbandry are separately 50.91%, 6.32% and33.3%. Since 1980s, the farmland has been returned back to forestry and pasture so that展开更多
The Cretaceous(ca.145 Ma^65 Ma)was characterized by remarkable greenhouse conditions which was more server than present greenhouse gas emissions.However,this special climate condition is mainly documented from marine ...The Cretaceous(ca.145 Ma^65 Ma)was characterized by remarkable greenhouse conditions which was more server than present greenhouse gas emissions.However,this special climate condition is mainly documented from marine records.The information derived from continental sediments including terrestrial vegetation is relatively scarce.Here,we report on a palynological study of 17 samples from the Lower Cretaceous Liupanshan Group of the Sikouzi Section(spanning116 Ma^103 Ma),Liupanshan Basin and analyzed for paleoclimate implications.The palynoflora is diverse,dominated by Classopollis(Cheirolepidiaceae),with abundant ferns and rare angiosperms.The dominant ferns are from Lygodiaceae and Schizaeaceae.The palynological data shows that the Early Cretaceous floras are derived from various settings,i.e.,the Coniferales on high elevation mountains,Cheirolepidiaceae along low hills near lakes,ferns in marsh wetlands,and algae in fresh water lakes.The palynoflora indicates that the climate in the Liupanshan area is hot and dry,and the palaeogeography is characterized by complex and various outlook during the Early Cretaceous,furthermore,climate evolution revealed by the vegetation can be divided into two stages during this period.From 116 Ma to 112 Ma,the concentration of thermophilic and xerophilous species such as Cheirolepidiaceae and Schizaeaceae were relatively low,conifers increased significantly,and fern concentration remained steady.This ecosystem suggests a humid and cold climate during this period.From 112 Ma to 103 Ma,the concentration of Cheirolepidiaceae and Schizaeaceae was relatively high,and conifers decreased significantly.Compared to the upper stage,the total percentage of Lygodiaceae spores were relatively low.Vegetation change during this period may indicate an increased trend of a dry and hot environment in this region.The trend of climate change recorded by the pollen assemblages during this period coincide with global sea surface temperature fluctuation.Thus,climate change recorded by the palynological assemblage in the Sikouzi section correlates well with global climate change during the Early Cretaceous.展开更多
Based on trench excavation and detailed field investigation, the authors have ascertained that 6 paleoearthquake events have occurred in the Haizixia area of the Eastern Liupanshan Piedmont fault zone since 46Ka B.P. ...Based on trench excavation and detailed field investigation, the authors have ascertained that 6 paleoearthquake events have occurred in the Haizixia area of the Eastern Liupanshan Piedmont fault zone since 46Ka B.P. The recurrence time of 6 events were about 15000a, 20250a, 14750a, 12150a, 8550a and 4000a B.P., respectively, the recurrence intervals were about 15000a, 5500a, 2600a, 3600a and 4550a, respectively. According to M-D empirical relations, the vertical dislocation of events 1 and 2 corresponded to the dislocation of the earthquake with M8.0; the vertical dislocation of events 3-6, was corresponded to the dislocation of earthquakes with M6.5~7.5.展开更多
基金co-supported by the Chinese NSFC funds (Nos.41272127, 40972025, 40571017)IGCP580
文摘This study carried out comprehensive analysis on sedimentology, magnetic susceptibility （7of） and color data of the continental sediments of the Liupanshan Group in Central China so as to obtain climatic change information during the 129.14-122.98 Ma interval. Based on the results of the Xlf and of the redness （a＊）, the section can be divided into two segments： （1） 129.14-126.3 Ma, with the lowest Xlf values and strongly variable relatively high values of redness and （2） 126.3-122.98 Ma, with high Elf values and relatively low redness. Analysis of the lithology and facies as well as the magnetic minerals and their contents points to a detrital origin of the magnetic minerals and this allow us to interpret the relationship between magnetic susceptibility variations and climate changes. Our study shows that the climate was significantly dry and hot during the whole studied interval although the interval between 126.3 Ma and 122.98 was a little bit cooler with increased humidity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41461164002,No.41374015)the State Key Laboratory of Earthquake Dynamics(LED2013A02)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (R1401038A,14CX02110A)
文摘The Haiyuan-Liupanshan fault, an active tec- tonic feature at the Tibetan Plateau＇s northeastern bound- ary, was ruptured by two M8 earthquakes （1920 and 1927） bracketing an unbroken section （the Tianzhu seismic gap）. A high seismic hazard is expected along the gap. To monitor deformation characteristics and do a seismic risk assessment, we made measurements at two newly built campaign-mode Global Positioning System （GPS） stations and 13 pre-existing stations in 2013 and 2014. Adding existing data from 1999 to 2014, we derived a new velocity field. Based on the horizontal velocity, we used three block models to invert the deformation of four crustal blocks. The results suggest non-uniform deformation in the interior of the Lanzhou block, the Ordos block and the Alaxan block, but uniform deformation in the Qilian block. Fault slip rates derived from block models show a decreasing trend from west to east, （2.0-3.2 mm/a on the Haiyuan fault to 0.9-1.5 mm/a on the Liupanshan fault）. The Haiyuan fault evidences sinistral striking-slip movement, while the Liupanshan fault is primarily thrusting due to transformation of the displacement between the strike-slip and crustal shortening. The locking depth of each seg- ment along the Haiyuan fault obtained by fitting the fault parallel velocities varies drastically from west to east （21.8-7.1 km）. The moment accumulation rate, calculated using the slip rate and locking depth, is positively corre- lated with the locking depth. Given the paucity of large seismic events during the previous millennium, the Tuo- laishan segment and the Maomaoshan segment have higher likelihood of nucleation for a future event.
文摘1. The environmental quality of the Loess Plateau and Liupanshan mountainous area in Ningxia The landuse structure in the studied region was very irrational in 1970s, the propor-tions covered by farming, forestry and animal husbandry are separately 50.91%, 6.32% and33.3%. Since 1980s, the farmland has been returned back to forestry and pasture so that
文摘The Cretaceous(ca.145 Ma^65 Ma)was characterized by remarkable greenhouse conditions which was more server than present greenhouse gas emissions.However,this special climate condition is mainly documented from marine records.The information derived from continental sediments including terrestrial vegetation is relatively scarce.Here,we report on a palynological study of 17 samples from the Lower Cretaceous Liupanshan Group of the Sikouzi Section(spanning116 Ma^103 Ma),Liupanshan Basin and analyzed for paleoclimate implications.The palynoflora is diverse,dominated by Classopollis(Cheirolepidiaceae),with abundant ferns and rare angiosperms.The dominant ferns are from Lygodiaceae and Schizaeaceae.The palynological data shows that the Early Cretaceous floras are derived from various settings,i.e.,the Coniferales on high elevation mountains,Cheirolepidiaceae along low hills near lakes,ferns in marsh wetlands,and algae in fresh water lakes.The palynoflora indicates that the climate in the Liupanshan area is hot and dry,and the palaeogeography is characterized by complex and various outlook during the Early Cretaceous,furthermore,climate evolution revealed by the vegetation can be divided into two stages during this period.From 116 Ma to 112 Ma,the concentration of thermophilic and xerophilous species such as Cheirolepidiaceae and Schizaeaceae were relatively low,conifers increased significantly,and fern concentration remained steady.This ecosystem suggests a humid and cold climate during this period.From 112 Ma to 103 Ma,the concentration of Cheirolepidiaceae and Schizaeaceae was relatively high,and conifers decreased significantly.Compared to the upper stage,the total percentage of Lygodiaceae spores were relatively low.Vegetation change during this period may indicate an increased trend of a dry and hot environment in this region.The trend of climate change recorded by the pollen assemblages during this period coincide with global sea surface temperature fluctuation.Thus,climate change recorded by the palynological assemblage in the Sikouzi section correlates well with global climate change during the Early Cretaceous.
基金This project was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation (49672149), China.
文摘Based on trench excavation and detailed field investigation, the authors have ascertained that 6 paleoearthquake events have occurred in the Haizixia area of the Eastern Liupanshan Piedmont fault zone since 46Ka B.P. The recurrence time of 6 events were about 15000a, 20250a, 14750a, 12150a, 8550a and 4000a B.P., respectively, the recurrence intervals were about 15000a, 5500a, 2600a, 3600a and 4550a, respectively. According to M-D empirical relations, the vertical dislocation of events 1 and 2 corresponded to the dislocation of the earthquake with M8.0; the vertical dislocation of events 3-6, was corresponded to the dislocation of earthquakes with M6.5~7.5.
