Background,aim,and scope The tectonic uplift of the Cenozoic Tibetan Plateau has produced a chain effect,which is an excellent location for Earth system science research,and its uplift process,mechanism and environmen...Background,aim,and scope The tectonic uplift of the Cenozoic Tibetan Plateau has produced a chain effect,which is an excellent location for Earth system science research,and its uplift process,mechanism and environmental effects are the hot spot and frontier of the current research.The“Tibetan Plateau uplift-weathering-CO_(2)concentration-global climate change”model was put forward by Raymo and Ruddiman to interpret the Late Cenozoic climate change.However,there are still some questions suspended,such as does the weathering of the Tibetan Plateau have the ability to control the global climate?How to explain the modern-like global CO_(2)concentration starting at about 24 Ma?Here,a short space was taken to present a brainstorm about the above questions on account of existing geological pieces of evidence.Materials and methods In this paper,we integrate the formation and evolution of the Yangtze River and Pearl River,the origin and development of the Asian inland aridification-monsoon system,the Cenozoic tectonic uplift process of the Tibetan Plateau,and the westerly winds to discuss and analyze the relationship between the Cenozoic CO_(2)concentration changes and the uplift of the Tibetan Plateau and why the CO_(2)concentration similar to the present was formed at about 24 Ma.Results Similar correspondence of the surface uplift history of Xizang,other global mountains,and the declining CO_(2)concentration could support the theory Tibetan Plateau weathering inf luences CO_(2)concentration.Starting from 24 Ma,the most important character was the uplift and erosion of Xizang and Himalaya,collaborating with Ocean Iron Fertilization(OIF)together as an entity to control the atmospheric CO_(2)concentration because the great Asian rivers,Asian monsoons,and westerlies connected Xizang and surrounded seas together through materials transportation.Discussion Paleogeographic reconstructions from 40 Ma to 20 Ma illustrate that the main topographic change occurred in the Andes,Cordillera orogenic belt,and Xizang.We comprise a comprehensive set of evidence from independent data,which correspond temporally with the tipping point(about 24 Ma)of the atmospheric CO_(2)and we noticed that modern-like Asia monsoon,inland aridity,Asian great rivers,and climate zone formed at about 24 Ma and also there are tectonic activities for the Andes and Rockies.We raised the possibility that the modern-like atmospheric CO_(2)concentration at about 24 Ma was caused by the above geological factors.Here the rivers,monsoon,and westerlies are termed as“connectors”.In addition,these Asian rivers originated from Xizang,the monsoon,and inner Asian aridification are strongly a function of the uplift and growth of Xizang,thus,Xizang here is named as“trigger”.The distinct character of“trigger-connectors”model is that this not only takes the monsoon,westerlies,and the global great rivers into consideration but also expands the range which inf luences atmospheric CO_(2)concentration,from local points to a vast area since about 24 Ma,such as from Tibetan Plateau to Asia,including surrounded seas,after about 24 Ma.However,because the opening of the Late Oligocene-Early Miocene Antarctic periphery straits is highly coincident with the onset of modern-like global atmospheric CO_(2)concentration,we are forced to consider that they also had a significant impact on the reduction of atmospheric CO_(2)concentrations at this time.Conclusions“Trigger-connectors”was put forward to explain the Cenozoic CO_(2)variation,especially modern-like global CO_(2)concentration since about 24 Ma.Recommendations and perspectives Here we use the“trigger-connectors”model to explain the formation of modern-like CO_(2)concentrations starting at about 24 Ma,but there are still some problems.The most important premise for the“trigger-connectors”model is the constructed Cenozoic CO_(2)concentration record is reliable,which is the foundation of our hypothesis.In the future,potential improvements should focus on topographic reconstructions of Xizang and the global mountains.Here we have concentrated on Xizang in the considered timeslices but still,pay less attention to other global orogenic belts.Collaborations with geologist experts in those regions could provide valuable feedback to evaluate their potential role of them in CO_(2)evolution.What is more,considerable progress may be achieved with the addition and consideration of more and new geological data.展开更多
喀斯特流域是岩石风化碳汇的关键区域,同时也是CO_(2)逸散研究的热点区域。为探究喀斯特地下河涌出后CO_(2)分压(pCO_(2))及其逸散通量的时空变化格局,选择喀斯特流域巴马盘阳河为对象,分析水体的pH、碱度、总溶解性固体(TDS)、溶解无机...喀斯特流域是岩石风化碳汇的关键区域,同时也是CO_(2)逸散研究的热点区域。为探究喀斯特地下河涌出后CO_(2)分压(pCO_(2))及其逸散通量的时空变化格局,选择喀斯特流域巴马盘阳河为对象,分析水体的pH、碱度、总溶解性固体(TDS)、溶解无机碳(DIC)、溶解有机碳(DOC)、pCO_(2)的时空变化特征,探讨pCO_(2)的调控因素并估算了CO_(2)逸散通量。结果表明,流域内地下水碱度、TDS、DIC和pCO_(2)显著高于地表水,表明喀斯特碳酸盐风化释放大量DIC进入地下水,地下水涌出后产生CO_(2)逸散降低了地表水DIC含量和pCO_(2)。在时间尺度上,旱季常规地表、地下水的碱度、TDS、DIC、pCO_(2)、CO_(2)逸散通量均显著高于雨季,主要归结于雨季雨水的稀释效应。然而次降雨事件下地表、地下水的pH、碱度、TDS、DIC、DOC、pCO_(2)无显著性差异,可能由于降雨量不足或降雨持续时间短。研究期间,巴马盘阳河流域地表水、地下水CO_(2)逸散通量范围分别为-0.10~9.20 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),-0.12~17.28kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),平均CO_(2)逸散通量分别为1.06±1.46 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1)和2.40±3.14 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),远高于全球主要大型流域的平均CO_(2)逸散通量(0.64 kg Cm^(-2)year^(-1))。阐明喀斯特流域的CO_(2)逸散通量及其时空变化特征对准确评估河流碳收支状况与评估岩石风化碳汇具有重要意义。展开更多
文摘Background,aim,and scope The tectonic uplift of the Cenozoic Tibetan Plateau has produced a chain effect,which is an excellent location for Earth system science research,and its uplift process,mechanism and environmental effects are the hot spot and frontier of the current research.The“Tibetan Plateau uplift-weathering-CO_(2)concentration-global climate change”model was put forward by Raymo and Ruddiman to interpret the Late Cenozoic climate change.However,there are still some questions suspended,such as does the weathering of the Tibetan Plateau have the ability to control the global climate?How to explain the modern-like global CO_(2)concentration starting at about 24 Ma?Here,a short space was taken to present a brainstorm about the above questions on account of existing geological pieces of evidence.Materials and methods In this paper,we integrate the formation and evolution of the Yangtze River and Pearl River,the origin and development of the Asian inland aridification-monsoon system,the Cenozoic tectonic uplift process of the Tibetan Plateau,and the westerly winds to discuss and analyze the relationship between the Cenozoic CO_(2)concentration changes and the uplift of the Tibetan Plateau and why the CO_(2)concentration similar to the present was formed at about 24 Ma.Results Similar correspondence of the surface uplift history of Xizang,other global mountains,and the declining CO_(2)concentration could support the theory Tibetan Plateau weathering inf luences CO_(2)concentration.Starting from 24 Ma,the most important character was the uplift and erosion of Xizang and Himalaya,collaborating with Ocean Iron Fertilization(OIF)together as an entity to control the atmospheric CO_(2)concentration because the great Asian rivers,Asian monsoons,and westerlies connected Xizang and surrounded seas together through materials transportation.Discussion Paleogeographic reconstructions from 40 Ma to 20 Ma illustrate that the main topographic change occurred in the Andes,Cordillera orogenic belt,and Xizang.We comprise a comprehensive set of evidence from independent data,which correspond temporally with the tipping point(about 24 Ma)of the atmospheric CO_(2)and we noticed that modern-like Asia monsoon,inland aridity,Asian great rivers,and climate zone formed at about 24 Ma and also there are tectonic activities for the Andes and Rockies.We raised the possibility that the modern-like atmospheric CO_(2)concentration at about 24 Ma was caused by the above geological factors.Here the rivers,monsoon,and westerlies are termed as“connectors”.In addition,these Asian rivers originated from Xizang,the monsoon,and inner Asian aridification are strongly a function of the uplift and growth of Xizang,thus,Xizang here is named as“trigger”.The distinct character of“trigger-connectors”model is that this not only takes the monsoon,westerlies,and the global great rivers into consideration but also expands the range which inf luences atmospheric CO_(2)concentration,from local points to a vast area since about 24 Ma,such as from Tibetan Plateau to Asia,including surrounded seas,after about 24 Ma.However,because the opening of the Late Oligocene-Early Miocene Antarctic periphery straits is highly coincident with the onset of modern-like global atmospheric CO_(2)concentration,we are forced to consider that they also had a significant impact on the reduction of atmospheric CO_(2)concentrations at this time.Conclusions“Trigger-connectors”was put forward to explain the Cenozoic CO_(2)variation,especially modern-like global CO_(2)concentration since about 24 Ma.Recommendations and perspectives Here we use the“trigger-connectors”model to explain the formation of modern-like CO_(2)concentrations starting at about 24 Ma,but there are still some problems.The most important premise for the“trigger-connectors”model is the constructed Cenozoic CO_(2)concentration record is reliable,which is the foundation of our hypothesis.In the future,potential improvements should focus on topographic reconstructions of Xizang and the global mountains.Here we have concentrated on Xizang in the considered timeslices but still,pay less attention to other global orogenic belts.Collaborations with geologist experts in those regions could provide valuable feedback to evaluate their potential role of them in CO_(2)evolution.What is more,considerable progress may be achieved with the addition and consideration of more and new geological data.
文摘喀斯特流域是岩石风化碳汇的关键区域,同时也是CO_(2)逸散研究的热点区域。为探究喀斯特地下河涌出后CO_(2)分压(pCO_(2))及其逸散通量的时空变化格局,选择喀斯特流域巴马盘阳河为对象,分析水体的pH、碱度、总溶解性固体(TDS)、溶解无机碳(DIC)、溶解有机碳(DOC)、pCO_(2)的时空变化特征,探讨pCO_(2)的调控因素并估算了CO_(2)逸散通量。结果表明,流域内地下水碱度、TDS、DIC和pCO_(2)显著高于地表水,表明喀斯特碳酸盐风化释放大量DIC进入地下水,地下水涌出后产生CO_(2)逸散降低了地表水DIC含量和pCO_(2)。在时间尺度上,旱季常规地表、地下水的碱度、TDS、DIC、pCO_(2)、CO_(2)逸散通量均显著高于雨季,主要归结于雨季雨水的稀释效应。然而次降雨事件下地表、地下水的pH、碱度、TDS、DIC、DOC、pCO_(2)无显著性差异,可能由于降雨量不足或降雨持续时间短。研究期间,巴马盘阳河流域地表水、地下水CO_(2)逸散通量范围分别为-0.10~9.20 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),-0.12~17.28kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),平均CO_(2)逸散通量分别为1.06±1.46 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1)和2.40±3.14 kg C m^(-2)year^(-1),远高于全球主要大型流域的平均CO_(2)逸散通量(0.64 kg Cm^(-2)year^(-1))。阐明喀斯特流域的CO_(2)逸散通量及其时空变化特征对准确评估河流碳收支状况与评估岩石风化碳汇具有重要意义。
