Chemical and isotopic (<Superscript>18</Superscript>O/<Superscript>16</Superscript>O and D/<Superscript>1</Superscript>H) composition of groundwaters of central and southern Primorye

Groundwaters of Primorye, including its coastal areas, were studied during the past ten years. The macro-and microelement composition of more than 130 samples showed that shallow groundwaters of southern Primorye with pH ranging between 5.4 and 8.4 contain oxygen (up to 10 mg/l) and typically have a mixed ionic composition. The microelement variations reflect both the natural features of the host rocks and possible anthropogenic pollution in the most populated areas. No seawater intrusions were recognized in the study areas, which is confirmed by the chemical composition of the waters, the oxygen and hydrogen isotopic composition of the groundwaters, the atmospheric precipitation, and the coastal seawaters of Primorye. In spite of the variations of individual components, the quality of the groundwaters used for potable purposes is rather satisfactory as compared to the Russian and the World Health Organization standards. At the same time, taking into account the increase of various microelements and biogenic components in the waters, the monitoring and control of the water composition is strongly recommended to preserve their potable quality.     

Factors of <Superscript>18</Superscript>O/<Superscript>16</Superscript>O fractionation in corundum estimated from the calculation of isotopic shifts on vibration frequencies

The β-factors of corundum were estimated on the basis of DFT calculations of vibrational frequency changes due to ¹⁶O–¹⁸O isotope substitution in a harmonic approximation using an all-electron Gaussian-type basis set and the B3LYP hybrid functional (the CRYSTAL program). Calculations were performed accounting for eight phonon wave vectors within the first Brillouin zone. The results are approximated by the relation 1000ln β _crn = 9.19874x–0.12326x ² + 0.00213x ³ (x = 10⁶/T(K)², 400 < T(K) < 1300), which can be used in isotope geochemical studies in combination with the known temperature effects on the β-factors of other phases.     

Correlation of δ<Superscript>18</Superscript>O and initial<Superscript>87</Superscript>Sr/<Superscript>86</Superscript>Sr ratios in Kirkpatrick basalt on Mt. Falla,transantarctic mountains

Theδ¹⁸O (SMOW) values of the Kirkpatrick Basalt (Jurassic) on Mt. Falla, Queen Alexandra Range, vary between +6.3‰ and +8.6‰ The apparent enrichment of these rocks in¹⁸O excludes the possibility that they were altered by interaction with aqueous solutions of meteoric origin. Theδ¹⁸O values of the flows correlate significantly with the initial⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr ratios and all major elements. These correlations confirm the hypothesis that the basalt magma was contaminated by rocks of the continental crust through which it was extruded. Estimates of the chemical composition of the basalt magma and the contaminant, based on extrapolations of the new oxygen data, generally confirm earlier estimates based on extrapolations of initial⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr ratios. The⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr ratio of the uncontaminated basalt was 0.7093 which indicates that magma may have originated by melting either in old Rb-enriched lithospheric mantle under Antarctica or in the overlying crust, or both.     

Mechanisms of oxygen isotopic exchange and isotopic evolution of <Superscript>18</Superscript>O/<Superscript>16</Superscript>O-depleted periclase zone marbles in the Alta aureole,Utah: insights from ion microprobe analysis of calcite

Oxygen isotope ratios have been measured by ion microprobe and millimeter-scale dental drill along detailed sampling traverses across the boundary between periclase-bearing (δ¹⁸O = 11.8‰) and periclase-free (δ¹⁸O = 17.2‰) marble layers in the periclase (Per) zone of the Alta Stock aureole, Utah. These data define a steep, coherent gradient in δ¹⁸O that is displaced a short distance (~4 cm) into the periclase-free (Cal + Fo) layer. SEM and ion microprobe analyses show two isotopically and texturally distinct types of calcite at the grain scale. Clear (well polished) calcite grains are isotopically homogeneous (within analytical uncertainty; ±0.27‰, 2SD). More poorly polished (pitted), texturally retrograde ‘turbid’-looking calcite has lower and more variable δ¹⁸O values, and replaces clear calcite along fractures, cleavage traces or grain boundaries. Despite significant lowering of the δ¹⁸O values in calcite throughout both layers during prograde metamorphism, ion microprobe analyses indicate that individual clear calcite grains are now isotopically homogeneous across the entire gradient in δ¹⁸O. Diffusion calculations indicate that conservative time scales required for isotopic homogenization of calcite grains by volume diffusion, 30,000–62,000 years at 575–600°C, exceed significantly the timescale (~1,250 years) estimated for the prograde development of the δ¹⁸O gradient at the boundary between these two marble layers. The ion microprobe data and these diffusion calculations suggest instead that surface reaction mechanisms accompanying recrystallization are responsible for the observed oxygen isotope homogeneity of these calcite grains. Thus, the ion microprobe data are consistent with the formation of calcite in oxygen isotope exchange equilibrium with infiltrating fluid during prograde reaction and recrystallization. Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

<Superscript>10</Superscript>Be, <Superscript>18</Superscript>O and radiogenic isotopic constraints on the origin of adakitic signatures: a case study from Solander and Little Solander Islands,New Zealand

Subduction-related Quaternary volcanic rocks from Solander and Little Solander Islands, south of mainland New Zealand, are porphyritic trachyandesites and andesites (58.20–62.19 wt% SiO₂) with phenocrysts of amphibole, plagioclase and biotite. The Solander and Little Solander rocks are incompatible element enriched (e.g. Sr ~931–2,270 ppm, Ba ~619–798 ppm, Th ~8.7–21.4 ppm and La ~24.3–97.2 ppm) with MORB-like Sr and Nd isotopic signatures. Isotopically similar quench-textured enclaves reflect mixing with intermediate (basaltic-andesite) magmas. The Solander rocks have geochemical affinities with adakites (e.g. high Sr/Y and low Y), whose origin is often attributed to partial melting of subducted oceanic crust. Solander sits on isotopically distinct continental crust, thus excluding partial melting of the lower crust in the genesis of the magmas. Furthermore, the incompatible element enrichments of the Solander rocks are inconsistent with partial melting of newly underplated mafic lower crust; reproduction of their major element compositions would require unrealistically high degrees of partial melting. A similar argument precludes partial melting of the subducting oceanic crust and the inability to match the observed trace element patterns in the presence of residual garnet or plagioclase. Alternatively, an enriched end member of depleted MORB mantle source is inferred from Sr, Nd and Pb isotopic compositions, trace element enrichments and εHf ? 0 CHUR in detrital zircons, sourced from the volcanics. ¹⁰Be and Sr, Nd and Pb isotopic systematics are inconsistent with significant sediment involvement in the source region. The trace element enrichments and MORB-like Sr and Nd isotopic characteristics of the Solander rocks require a strong fractionation mechanism to impart the high incompatible element concentrations and subduction-related (e.g. high LILE/HFSE) geochemical signatures of the Solander magmas. Trace element modelling shows that this can be achieved by very low degrees of melting of a peridotitic source enriched by the addition of a slab-derived melt. Subsequent open-system fractionation, involving a key role for mafic magma recharge, resulted in the evolved andesitic adakites.     

Changes of δ<Superscript>18</Superscript>O and δD along the Dousitu River,Inner Mongolia,China, and their evidence of river water evaporation

On the basis of the hydrogeology of the Dousitu River drainage basin, the changes of water flow rate, δ¹⁸O and δD along the Dousitu River are discussed according to measured and analytical results. Changes of flow rate along the Dousitu River agree well with groundwater level contours and the recharge and discharge of groundwater to the river. When compared with other types of water in the area, it is obvious that the ¹⁸O and D of river waters have experienced evaporation. The changes of δ¹⁸O and δD along the Dousitu River are mainly caused by combined effects of groundwater recharge and river water evaporation. The recharge of groundwater makes δ¹⁸O and δD of the river water decrease. Evaporation makes δ¹⁸O and δD of the river water increase. The evaporation fractions of the river water are calculated using the kinetic fractionation theory. Results showed as much as 10–30% of water was evaporated in different segments of Dousitu River.     

Erosion rates on subalpine paleosurfaces in the western Mediterranean by in-situ <Superscript>10</Superscript>Be concentrations in granites: implications for surface processes and long-term landscape evolution in Corsica (France)

A study of erosion rates by in-situ ¹⁰Be concentrations in granites of Miocene high-elevation paleosurfaces in Corsica indicates maximum erosion rates between 8 and 24 mm/kyear. The regional distribution of measured erosion rates indicates that the local climatic conditions, namely precipitation, the petrographic composition of granites, and the degree of brittle deformation govern erosion rates. Chemical erosion dominates even at elevations around 2,000 m in presently subalpine climate conditions. Field evidence indicates that erosion operates by continuous dissolution and/or disintegration to grains (grusification). The erosion rates are relatively high with respect to the preservation of inferred Early Miocene landscapes. We infer temporal burial in the Middle Miocene and significantly lower erosion rates in the Neogene until ∼3 Ma to explain the preservation of paleosurfaces, in line with fission track data. Valley incision rates that are a magnitude higher than erosion rates on summit surfaces result in relief enhancement and long-term isostatic surface uplift. On the other hand, widening and deepening of valleys by cyclic glaciation progressively destroys the summit surface relics.

基于氢氧稳定同位素的武汉北部新城地表水-地下水转换关系研究

【研究目的】揭示武汉北部新城地表水、地下水的氢氧稳定同位素特征及其相互作用。【研究方法】2019年，采集、测定了降水样7件、河水样6件、水库样14件、民井样98件、泉水样3件和钻孔样11件，并收集到武汉站1986—1998年的监测数据50件，以空间分析和流域分析为基础，氢氧稳定同位素分析为手段。【研究结果】（1）武汉降水氢氧同位素随季节变化，并表现出“降雨效应”明显、“温度效应”不明显的特点；（2）地表水在枯水期受到强烈的蒸散发，表现出一定的“地貌效应”与“干支流效应”的特征；（3）民井、泉和钻孔等地下水均源于大气降水，表现出“含水层埋深效应”与“山区平原效应”的特点；（4）枯水期，界河流域中界河获得了上游水库和地下水的补给，夏家寺水库流域中夏家寺水库得到了地下水补给。【结论】氢氧同位素能显著提高武汉北部新城地表水-地下水相互转换规律的认识。创新点：利用各类水体氢氧同位素组成及空间分布特征，揭示了武汉北部新城降水、地表水和地下水相互转换的规律