断裂长度与最大位移的关系及其影响因素

断裂最大位移与断裂迹长遵循幂律关系 :D =cLn,但幂指数n的大小有很大的变化范围。为探索幂指数n的大小和断裂机制 ,从已发表的文献中收集了 18组数据 ,这些数据的断裂长度具有 8个数量级的跨度。经相关分析 ,我们得到n值的大小变化于 0 5 5和 1 6 5之间 ,平均值为 1 0 839。由于走滑断裂的最大长度在其倾向方向 ,不宜与倾滑断裂一起统计 ,我们去掉一组走向滑动断裂的数据 ,幂指数平均值为 1 10 6 6。用双回归方法得到的幂指数峰值 (nd)是 1 0～ 1 1。这些结果表明断裂最大位移与断裂迹长应该是非常接近线性关系。这种线性关系可以用Dugdale模型加以解释。该模型认为弹塑性物质拉张裂缝端点的变形是非弹性变形。模型的适用范围是单一岩性 ,一次构造力作用。我们认为n值的大小之所以有很大的变化范围 ,有可能受到断裂迹线长度偏差的影响 ,造成长度偏差的因素包括 :不同的观察平面 ,断裂端点的分辨率 ,断裂连接作用 ,岩石力学性质变化 ,断裂多期活动等。     

Relationships between hydrosedimentary processes and occurrence of mercury-resistant bacteria (merA) in estuary mudflats (Seine, France)

The Seine estuary (France) is one of the world's macrotidal systems that is most contaminated with heavy metals. To study the mercury-resistant bacterial community in such an environment, we have developed a molecular tool, based on competitive PCR, enabling the quantification of Gram-negative merA gene abundance. The occurrence of the Gram-negative merA gene in relation with the topology (erosion/deposit periods) and the mercury contamination of three contrasted mudflats was investigated through a multidisciplinary approach and compared with a non-anthropized site (Authie, France). The higher abundance of the Gram-negative merA gene in the Seine estuary mudflats indicates a relationship between the degree of anthropization and the abundance of the merA gene in the mudflat sediments. In the Seine mudflats, the maxima of abundance are always located in fresh sediment deposits. Therefore, the abundance is closely related with the hydrosedimentary processes, which thus seem to be determining factors in the occurrence of the Gram-negative merA gene in the surface sediments of the Seine's mudflat.     

Does Manila clam cultivation affect habitats of the engineer species Lanice conchilega (Pallas, 1766)?

The major French site of Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum (Adams and Reeves, 1850) cultivation is located in the Chausey Archipelago where the associated practices are highly mechanized: every steps of production are made with tractor-driven machinery. The Manila clam concessions are concentrated on Lanice conchilega (Pallas, 1766) bioherms, which are known to increase alpha-diversity and to locally modify sediment dynamics. This study focus on the impacts of Manila clam cultivation on (i) the natural populations of L. conchilega and on (ii) the structure of the associated benthic assemblages during the different steps of the farming production cycle. We found that the L. conchilega populations are significantly affected within the concessions where their total abundances drastically decrease, their spatial patterns are modified and the associated benthic assemblages are significantly altered. Our results are discussed in a context of a sustainable management of the Manila clam cultivation in coastal areas.     

Assessing estuarine environmental quality using fish-based indices: performance evaluation under climatic instability

The seasonal variation of five selected multimetric indices for the determination of the Ecological Quality Status (EQS) of transitional waters was evaluated, as well as the indices’ responses to an extreme drought event that occurred in 2005. The database used regards the Mondego River estuary, which was sampled from June 2003 to August 2006 on a monthly basis. Among the selected indices (EBI - Deegan et al. [Deegan, L., Finn, J.T., Ayvazlan, S.G., Ryder-Kieffer, C.A., Buonaccoesi, J., 1997. Development and validation of an Estuarine Biotic Integrity Index. Estuaries 30(3), 601-617], EDI - Borja et al. [Borja, A., Franco, J., Valencia, V., Bald, J., Muxika, I., Belzunce, M.J., Solaun, O., 2004. Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive from the Basque Country (northern Spain): a methodological approach. Marine Pollution Bulletin 48(3-4), 209-218], EFCI - Harrison and Whitfield [Harrison, T.D., Whitfield, A.K., 2004. A multi-metric fish index to assess the environmental condition of estuaries. Journal of Fish Biology 65, 683-710], EBI - Breine et al. [Breine, J.J., Maes, J., Quataert, P., Van den Bergh, E., Simoens, I., Van Thuyne, G., Belpaire, C., 2007. A fish-based assessment tool for the ecological quality of the brackish Scheldt estuary in Flanders (Belgium). Hydrobiologia 575, 141-159] and TFCI - Coates et al. [Coates, S., Waugh, A., Anwar, A., Robson, M., 2007. Efficacy of a multi-metric fish index as an analysis tool for the transitional fish component of the Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin 55, 225-240]), the EBI by Breine et al. (2007) was the only that evidenced clear interannual and seasonal variations. The EQS by the several indices ranged from “Low” to “High”, depending on the index considered, evidencing the high level of mismatch between indices. The results are discussed in the scope of the EU Water Framework Directive, regarding monitoring strategies, application of indices and EQS assessment.     

Spatial assessment of fishing effort around European marine reserves: implications for successful fisheries management

We examined the spatial dynamic of artisanal fishing fleets around five European marine protected areas (MPAs) to derive general implications for the evaluation of MPAs as fisheries management tools. The coastal MPAs studied were located off France, Malta and Spain and presented a variety of spatial designs and processes of establishment. We developed a standardized methodology to define factors influencing effort allocation and to produce fishing effort maps by merging GIS with geostatistical modelling techniques. Results revealed that in most cases the factors “distance to the no-take”, “water depth”, and “distance to the port” had a significant influence on effort allocation by the fishing fleets. Overall, we found local concentration of fishing effort around the MPA borders. Thus, neglecting the pattern of fishing effort distribution in evaluating MPA benefits, such as spillover of biomass, could hamper sound interpretation of MPAs as fisheries management tools.     

Faecal-indicator bacteria and sedimentary processes in estuarine mudflats (Seine, France)

Over a three-year period, quantification of faecal indicators and the molecular detection of Escherichia coli and Salmonella were monitored in sediments from three contrasting mudflats of the Seine estuary (France). The elevation of the mudflat surface was monitored concurrently using a high-resolution altimeter. During the period of the study, estuarine mudflats were areas of deposition for faecal-indicator bacteria and were mainly controlled by sedimentary processes. In the intertidal freshwater and subtidal mudflats, the highest abundances of faecal-indicator bacteria were counted during a depositional period. Maximum levels were observed in the freshwater mudflats during periods of high flow: thermotolerant coliforms: 3.9 x 10(4) cfu cm(-2), enterococci: 1.2 x 10(4) cfu cm(-2), Clostridium perfringens spores: 9.8 x 10(5) spores cm(-2). Loss of culturability of enteric bacteria in sediment microcosms demonstrated the remediatory capacity of the mudflats, even if they might be a secondary source of bacteria-forming spores to the water column through erosion and resuspension events.     

Comparison of benthic foraminiferal and macrofaunal responses to organic pollution in the Firth of Clyde (Scotland)

By comparing benthic foraminiferal and macrofaunal responses to sewage sludge disposal in the Firth of Clyde (Scotland), we wanted to investigate the possibility of using foraminifera as bio-indicators of marine environmental degradation. Both groups present a similar distributional pattern, with poor faunas composed of species tolerant to strong oxygen depletion near to the disposal site, surrounded by high density of opportunistic species. Farther away, faunal density decreases and equilibrium taxa gradually replace opportunistic species. No more environmental impact is perceptible beyond 3 km. Nevertheless, some differences exist: foraminifera appear to be more impacted at the disposal site, probably as a consequence of the low pH, a supplementary stress factor for organisms provided with a calcareous test. At 3 km west of the disposal site, macrofauna is comparable to the reference station, whereas foraminifera still indicate environmental degradation, suggesting their higher sensitivity to this type of pollution. It appears that benthic foraminifera may add valuable information to open marine environmental monitoring.     

俯冲带火山下岩浆的形成、上升和存储的时间尺度

现在有足够的资料可用来尝试建立一个关于俯冲带火山下熔体的产生、迁移和存储的完整的模型。在喷发前的几十万年到少于一千年的时间里,都可以发生流体从俯冲的洋壳流到地幔楔中的现象。这支持了认为流体的加入是与部分熔融紧密相关的模型,但也有一些证据可以证明流体是降压熔融的结果。流体开始加入的时间可能与俯冲的速率(例如,水供应的速率)、俯冲的角度以及由此决定的地幔楔的热结构有关。相反,俯冲沉积物到俯冲带熔岩源区的贡献在喷发前大约35万年到4百万年的时候看来就发生了。沉积组分的部分熔融证据与短的流体迁移时间、斑晶平衡温度及其他观测结果的结合都指出,地幔楔在接近于俯冲板块边界上的地方具有相当高的温度。新的226Ra资料表明,在流体加入和火山喷发之间只有很短的时间。这就要求快速的熔体分凝、沿通道流动的岩浆上升过程以及在岩石层内最短的停滞时间。一般说来,在上升期间或者在岩浆房里,发生从玄武岩到安山岩的演化是快速的,这可以从一些有关地幔的地球物理资料来推断。矿物等时线资料表明,一些安山质岩浆后来停在了更浅的岩浆房中。它们可以在那里以几万年或更短些的时间尺度通过分异作用演化成英安质成分,通常都伴有同化作用。     

基于库仑应力计算和依赖速率与状态摩擦反应的余震预测敏感性研究

利用Dieterich（1994）提出的物理模型模拟应力的变化而引起的地震活动时空演化过程。通过依赖于速率和状态的摩擦定律,将其应用于无限地震成核点群。模拟结果显示,地震活动速率变化取决于应力扰动的幅度、断层的基本物理特性（用参数Aa表示）、应力加载速率和研究区的参考地震活动速率。为了使该模型具有一定的预报性,我们着重研究了物理模型的参数和参数间的相关关系对模拟结果的影响。首先,我们讨论了参考地震活动速率的不同定义,并以美国1992年的兰德斯地震序列为例,说明其对地震发生速率计算中的影响;其次,我们从物理上和统计上论证了模型各参数间均存在强相关。我们讨论了这种相关性并强调指出,参考地震活动速率、应力加载速率和Aa值这些模型参数的估计与模拟再现观测到余震序列密切相关。我们推导出的解析关系证明了这些模型参数对于与大森定律相当的余震衰减律的意义,模型参数决定了大森定律中时间常数C值和常数因子K,并表示p值≤1．0。论文最后讨论了以准实时预测为目标的约束模型参数的最优策略。