Temperature dependence of the 57Fe Mössbauer parameters in riebeckite

Mössbauer spectra for two riebeckite minerals were collected at temperatures in the range 4.2 to 500 K. The magnetic-ordering temperatures were found to be 33±1 and 31±1 K respectively. Fitting the paramagnetic spectra with a discrete number of doublets (three or four) did not lead to consistent results. Instead, a superposition of an Fe³⁺ (M2) doublet and one distributed ferrous component was found to produce adequate fits with reasonable parameter values. For both samples, a minor fraction of ferrous ions was observed to be present at the M4 sites and for one of the samples at the M2 sites as well. The temperature variations of the center shifts were well reproduced using the Debye model of the lattice vibrational spectrum to evaluate the second-order Doppler shift. The characteristic Mössbauer temperatures were calculated to be in the range 340–390 K for Fe²⁺, and 520 K for Fe³⁺. The temperature dependences of the various ferrous quadrupole splittings could not be explained in terms of the point-charge model and assuming a temperature-independent energy-level scheme for the ⁵D term. It is suggested that a gradual change with temperature of the orbital-level splittings takes place. All calculations yielded a positive sign for the principal component of the electric field gradient (EFG). The spectrum recorded at 4.2 K for one of the riebeckites was fitted with a superposition of an Fe³⁺ and a Fe²⁺ hyperfine-field distribution, the latter one primarily characterizing the Fe²⁺ (M1) cations. The following relevant hyperfine data were calculated: H _hf=161 kOe, ΔE _Q=3.11 mm/s, and V _zz<0, all referring to the maximum-propability values. For the second riebeckite at 4.2 K, an additional distributed ferrous component could independently be resolved. The two maximum-probability hyperfine fields were found to be 189 and 98 kOe and the corresponding ΔE _Q values 3.10 and 2.67 mm/s. Both components exhibit a negative V _zz. The subspectra were attributed to M1 and M3 sites respectively. The Fe³⁺ hyperfine fields are 548+-2 kOe for both riebeckites. The different values found for the Fe³⁺ quadrupole shift 2?_Q for the two samples is explained by a different angle between the hyperfine field and the EFG's principal axis. The magnetic spectra recorded at 15 K and higher, could not be reproduced adequately with reasonable parameter values.     

Carbon sources in arc volcanism, with implications for the carbon cycle

New CO₂/³ He data from the East Sunda Arc (Indonesia) confirm earlier observations that arc volcanic gases have higher CO₂/³ He ratios than MOR environments.On average, > 80% of arc volcanic CO₂ is recycled, exogene carbon. Addition of a few percent of carbonate-bearing sediments to the mantle wedge explains much of the carbon abundance andcarbon isotopic data of arc gases, but can not explain the He isotope observations. The CO₂/³He in arc volcanoes is not strongly dependent on the composition of modem trough sediments (e.g. deep sea clays vs carbonate-rich sequences), and calcite veins in the hydrothermally altered subducted slab may provide a contribution to the recycled carbon flux of, arcs. The sum of globally deep-subducted sediment and slab carbon exceeds the estimated arc CO₂ flux, and approximately 3.5 teramole of carbon may return annually to the mantle in convergent zones. The modem combined processes of MOR volcanism, slab alteration, and subduction volcanism do not produce a substantial carbon flux into the exosphere, and rate-changes in ocean floor spreading are unlikely to cause major changes in atmospheric CO₂ as a result of changes in the volcanic CO₂ fluxes. Intense pulses of flood basalt volcanism, however, may alter the CO₂ contents of the atmosphere over the course of a millenium or so, and influence global climate.     

Crack propagation in sandstone: Combined experimental and numerical approach

Summary A combined experimental and numerical approach is adopted to investigate crack propagation in sandstone. Experiments on two types of sandstones show a simular behaviour as found in tests on concrete specimens. The heterogeneity of the material in combination with the stress situation, as a result of the applied load, governs the direction of crack propagation. Cracks that develop are not continuous, but overlaps exist mainly around the grain particles in the material. A simple lattice model, in which the material is schematized as a network of small beams, is adopted to simulate the experiments. Using the simulations carried out with the lattice model, the control parameter for stable displacement controlled four-point-shear tests was determined. The crack patterns obtained with the model are in good agreement with the experimental observations. However further study is needed to predict the load-displacement response correctly.     

A ten-to-twelve year variation in the stratosphere of the Northern Hemisphere

This review paper for STIB (Stratosphere-Troposphere Interaction and the Biosphere; a proposed core project for IGBP) summarizes several features of a recently discovered 10–12 year oscillation in the atmosphere on the Northern Hemisphere. The oscillation is especially strong in the stratosphere during the warmer half of the year, but it is evident in the stratosphere and troposphere also in winter if the data are grouped according to the phase of the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation of the wind in the equatorial stratosphere. During the 40 years with data available to describe the oscillation it was phase locked with the 11-year solar cycle.Affiliate Scientist, NCAR.The National Center for Atmospheric Research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.     

Les bilans énergétiques approchés en variables λ, ϕ,p ett

Résumé L'auteur montre comment il faut déduire les formes approchées des bilans énergétiques des mouvements atmosphériques en variables , ,p ett de leurs formes générales exactes. Il a tenu compte de la variabilité de la pression à la surface du globe.

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Summary It is shown how the approximate energy equations of atmospheric motions expressed with the independent variables , ,p andt must bederived from their exact general form. The variability of surface pressure has been taken into account.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird gezeigt, wie sich Näherungsformeln der Energiebilanzen der atmosphärischen Bewegungsvorgänge durch die unabhängigen Variablen , ,p undt von ihrer exakten Formulierung ableiten lassen; dabei wird der Veränderlichkeit des Luftdrucks an der Erdoberfläche Rechnung getragen.

     

Zur Mechanik der ostalpinen Deckenbildung

Zusammenfassung Die Mechanik der Deckenbildung ist eine aktuelle Streitfrage bei der Deutung alpiner Gebirgsbildung. Zwei Leitvorstellungen stehen zur Diskussion: 1. Tangentialdruck in der Erdkruste verursacht Faltungen und Deckenüberschiebungen in der mobilen geosynklinalen Zone; 2. Gravitationstektonik zufolge von endogen bedingten Hebungen und Senkungen verursacht die lateralen Massenverlagerungen der alpinen Orogenese.Im ersten Falle also Mobilismus (Wandertektonik), mit Einengung der Geosynklinale, begleitet von Verschluckung der Sialkruste oder crustal buckling. Im zweiten Falle Fixismus (Standtektonik), das heißt nur Durchbewegung der Tektonosphäre zufolge von Materialkreisläufen im geosynklinalen Bereiche, ohne daß notwendigerweise auch die Nebengebiete mitbeteiligt werden und sich nähern müssen.An der Hand von drei genetischen Profilen über Salzburg und die Hohen Tauern wird erläutert, daß es möglich ist, die ostalpine Orogenese mit Hilfe des zweiten Leitbildes zu erklären.Die Gravitationstektonik oder Sekundärtektogenese tritt in verschiedenen Stockwerken auf. Die Abgleitung der alpinen Sedimenthaut liefert Decken von helvetischem Typ. Wenn auch das kristalline Grundgebirge am lateralen Transport mitbeteiligt ist, entstehen Decken vom ostalpinen Typ. Die Verfließungen der tiefen, rheomorphen Teile der Kruste (Migma und z. T. palingenes Magma) liefern die Decken penninischen Charakters, welche im Tauernfenster aufgeschlossen sind.Die erste orogene Hauptphase war die tieforogene oder Gosauphase der mittleren Kreide, wobei die Proto-Austriden und Proto-Penniden in die Tauernvortiefe wanderten.Die zweite orogene Hauptphase war die hochorogene oder Molassephase des Mitteltertiärs, wobei die Tauernzone als Geantiklinale emporgewölbt wurde. In den nördlichen Kalkalpen fanden nordvergente, in den südlichen Kalkalpen südvergente Bewegungen statt.Zum Schlusse wurden die nördlichen Kalkalpen gegen die Molasse aufgeschoben, welche Bewegung im zentralen Tauernsektor wahrscheinlich mechanisch mit der Gailabschiebung in der Südflanke der Geantiklinale zusammenhängt.Die Deutung der Mechanik der ostalpinen Deckenbildung nach dem Leitbild der Schwerkrafttektonik führt also zum Ergebnis, daß Krustenverkürzung keine notwendige Begleiterscheinung alpiner Orogenese ist. Diese Schlußfolgerung steht in Übereinstimmung mit gravimetrischen und seismischen Beobachtungen.     

INFLUENCE OF NUMBER AND SPACING OF SENSORS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SEISMIC ARRAYS*

Ideally, geophones would be placed in a noiseless environment, in which case there would be no reason to resort to arrays of geophones. If the noise is such that an array is required, the objective of the array is to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio and thus to maximize the intelligence that can be derived from a given signal. The design of the array will be a function of the signal characteristics, of the direction and velocity of the noise in the bandpass of the signal, and of the site geology. It has been demonstrated previously that in a practical sense the optimum array processing is represented by precise beam forming, by which we mean simple time-delay and summation. Increasing the number N of sensors within a given area decreases the inter-element spacing and may increase the coherency between noise samples at adjacent sensors, thus yielding poorer results compared to √N improvement one expects to get if the noise is uncorrelated. Increasing the number of sensors by proportionately increasing the area is liable to result in signal deterioration, also yielding an unfavorable comparison to √N improvement in signal-to-noise. These two effects, together with economical factors, combine to limit the number of sensors that can be used. Although the data on which our conclusions are reached were drawn from earthquake seismology, the principles involved are equally applicable to exploration seismology and to other geophysical measurements in which arrays of sensors are required.     

Hinsdalite and corkite: Indicator minerals in central Africa

Hinsdalite and corkite have been found in the Kivu Province, Rep. of Congo (Kinshasa) by using the combined X-ray diffraction-fluorescence method. The X-ray data as well as the optical properties and chemical composition of both minerals are described. Hinsdalite and corkite could be interesting as indicator minerals for the search of ore deposits. They indicate the existence of a new mineralization in the Kivu Province.

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Résumé De l'hinsdalite et de la corkite ont été trouvées dans la Province du Kivu, Rép. du Congo (Kinshasa) en utilisant la méthode combinée diffraction-fluorescence X. Les données des rayons X, les propriétés optiques et la composition chimique de ces deux minéraux sont décrites. L'hinsdalite et la corkite pourraient étre intéressants comme indicateurs minéraux pour la recherche de gisements. En effet, ces minéraux indiquent l'existence d'une nouvelle minéralisation dans la Province du Kivu.