A demonstration of an affinity between pyrite and organic matter in a hydrothermal setting

One of the key-principles of the iron-sulphur world theory is to bring organic molecules close enough to interact with each other, using the surface of pyrite as a substrate in a hydrothermal setting. The present paper explores the relationship of pyrite and organic matter in a hydrothermal setting from the geological record; in hydrothermal calcite veins from Carboniferous limestones in central Ireland. Here, the organic matter is accumulated as coatings around, and through, pyrite grains. Most of the pyrite grains are euhedral-subhedral crystals, ranging in size from ca 0.1-0.5 mm in diameter, and they are scattered throughout the matrix of the vein calcite. The organic matter was deposited from a hydrothermal fluid at a temperature of at least 200°C, and gives a Raman signature of disordered carbon. This study points to an example from a hydrothermal setting in the geological record, demonstrating that pyrite can have a high potential for the concentration and accumulation of organic materials.     

Wasserstandserhöhungen in der Deutschen Bucht infolge von Schwingungen und Schwallerscheinungen und deren Bedeutung bei der Sturmflut vom 16./17. Februar 1962

Zusammenfassung Nach den Erfahrungen im Windstau- und Sturmflutwarndienst des Deutschen Hydrographischen Instituts müssen bei Wasserstands- oder Sturmflutvorausberechnungen, außer einer statistisch ermittelten Beziehung Windfeld-Windstau, der statische Luftdruck, die Böigkeit des Windes sowie die Inhomogenität des Windfeldes berücksichtigt werden. Der noch verbleibende Reststau wird untersucht, soweit er dem Betrage nach größer als 30 cm ist.Es lassen sich nachweisen: 1. Fortschreitende Wellen, die mit Luftdruckschwankungen in Resonanz stehen, 2. Querschwingungen der Nordsee, 3. Schwallerscheinungen in der Deutschen Bucht, die mit den an der englischen Küste bekannten external surges in Beziehung gesetzt werden. Es wird dargestellt, wie diese wellenförmigen Wasserstandserhöhungen bei der Vorhersage berücksichtigt werden können. Zum Schluß wird eine Aufgliederung der bei der Sturmflut vom 16./17. Februar 1962 gemessenen Wasserstandserhöhungen auf die oben dargelegte Weise gegeben.

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Elevations of water level in the German Bight due to oscillations and surges and their importance to the storm surge of 16/17th February 1962

Summary According to the experiences made by the Storm Surge Warning Service of Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut in predicting water level and storm surges, it is necessary to consider not only the relation wind field — wind effect, calculated by statistical means, but also the squally character of the wind, the static atmospheric pressure, and the inhomogeneity of the wind field. The still remaining residual wind effect is analysed, as far as its value exceeds 30 cm.The following phenomena have been verified: 1. Progressive waves caused by atmospheric pressure variations (resonance case), 2. Transverse oscillations of the North Sea, 3. Surges in the German Bight that may be related to the external surges, a well known phenomenon on the British coasts. It is discussed how these wave-shaped elevations of the water level can be considered in predicting storm surges. Finally, the different elevations of the water level, measured during the storm surge of 16th to 17th February, 1962, are analysed with the aid of the afore mentioned method.

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Elévations du niveau de la mer dues aux oscillations et aux ondes de tempêtes et leur importance à l'inondation du 16^e et du 17^e février 1962 dans la Deutsche Bucht

Résumé Suivant les expériences que le Service d'Avertissement des Marées de Tempêtes au Deutsches Hydrographisches Institut a faites à l'occasion de la prévision des ondes de tempêtes, il s'est montré nécessaire de tenir compte non seulement de la relation entre le champ du vent et l'effet du vent calculée à l'aide des moyens statistiques mais qu' il faut aussi bien considérer le vent à rafales, la pression atmosphérique statique et l'inhomogénéité du champ du vent. L'effet résiduel du vent qui pourtant reste, est analysé en tant que sa valeur s'élève à plus de 30 centimètres.Les phénomènes suivants ont été vérifiés: 1⁰ «Ondes progressives» causées par des variations de la pression atmosphérique (cas de résonance), 2⁰ «Oscillations transversales» de la mer du Nord, 3⁰ «Houles» dans la Deutsche Bucht qui peuvent être associées aux houles externes (external surges), phénomènes bien connus sur les côtes britanniques. On discute de quelle manière on pourrait tenir compte de ces élévations ondulatoires du niveau de la mer dans la prévision des ondes de tempêtes. Enfin, les élévations diverses du niveau de la mer, mesurées à l'occasion de l'inondation du 16^e et du 17^e février 1962, sont analysées à l'aide de la méthode décrite ci-dessus.

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Ein Vortrag wurde am 11. Oktober 1962 auf der Meteorologentagung in Hamburg gehalten.     

Stable silicon isotopes of groundwater, feldspars, and clay coatings in the Navajo Sandstone aquifer, Black Mesa, Arizona, USA

We present some of the first analyses of the stable isotopic composition of dissolved silicon (Si) in groundwater. The groundwater samples were from the Navajo Sandstone aquifer at Black Mesa, Arizona, USA, and the Si isotope composition of detrital feldspars and secondary clay coatings in the aquifer were also analyzed. Silicon isotope compositions were measured using high-resolution multi-collector inductively coupled mass spectrometry (HR-MC-ICP-MS) (Nu1700 & NuPlasma HR). The quartz dominated bulk rock and feldspar separates have similar δ³⁰Si of −0.09 ± 0.04‰ and −0.15 ± 0.04‰ (±95% SEM), respectively, and clay separates are isotopically lighter by up to 0.4‰ compared to the feldspars. From isotopic mass-balance considerations, co-existing aqueous fluids should have δ³⁰Si values heavier than the primary silicates. Positive δ³⁰Si values were only found in the shallow aquifer, where Si isotopes are most likely fractionated during the dissolution of feldspars and subsequent formation of clay minerals. However, δ³⁰Si decreases along the flow path from 0.56‰ to −1.42‰, representing the most negative dissolved Si isotope composition so far found for natural waters. We speculate that the enrichment in ²⁸Si is due to dissolution of partly secondary clay minerals and low-temperature silcretes in the Navajo Sandstone. The discovery of the large range and systematic shifts of δ³⁰Si values along a groundwater flow path illustrates the potential utility of stable Si isotopes for deciphering the Si cycling in sedimentary basins, tracing fluid flow, and evaluating global Si cycle.     

Hafnium and neodymium isotopes in surface waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean: Implications for sources and inputs of trace metals to the ocean

We present hafnium (Hf) and neodymium (Nd) isotopic compositions and concentrations in surface waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean between the coast of Spain and South-Africa. These data are complemented by Hf and Nd isotopic and concentration data, as well as rare earth element (REE) concentrations, in Saharan dust.Hafnium concentrations range between a maximum of 0.52 pmol/kg in the area of the Canary Islands and a minimum value of 0.08 pmol/kg in the southern Angola Basin. Neodymium concentrations also show a local maximum in the area of the Canary Islands (26 pmol/kg) but are even higher between ∼20°N and ∼4°N reaching maximum concentrations of 35 pmol/kg. These elevated concentrations provide evidence of inputs from weathering of the Canary Islands and from the partial dissolution of dust from the Sahara/Sahel region. The inputs from ocean island weathering are also reflected in radiogenic Hf and Nd isotopes.The Hf isotopic compositions of dust samples themselves are highly variable, ranging between ε_Hf = −20 and −0.6. The combined Hf and Nd isotopic compositions of dust plot close to the “terrestrial array” during periods of appreciable dust load in the atmosphere. During low atmospheric dust loading combined Hf and Nd isotopic compositions similar to seawater are observed. Most of the variability can be explained in terms of variable degrees of zircon loss from the dust samples, which in turn is linked to sorting during atmospheric transport to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and possibly presorting by sedimentary redistribution on the continent. In addition, increasing relative proportions of radiogenic clay minerals with decreasing grain size may contribute to the radiogenic Hf isotopic compositions observed.While the Nd isotopic composition in the surface ocean reflects the Nd isotopic composition of the Saharan dust adjacent to the Sahara/Sahel region, the release of Hf from that dust appears to be incongruent and results in surface ocean Hf isotopic compositions which are ∼10 ε_Hf more radiogenic than the bulk dust. Radiogenic Hf appears to be released from clays and possibly from trace apatite. Rare earth element patterns of dust samples indicate the presence of apatite but provide no evidence for ferromanganese grain coatings, suggesting that such coatings are insignificant in the release of Hf and Nd from Saharan dust to the surface ocean.The Nd isotopic composition of the surface waters becomes less radiogenic south of the equator, most likely reflecting the release of Nd from Congo river sediments. The release of Hf from Saharan dust and the Congo river sediments, however, does not produce distinct Hf isotopic signatures in the surface ocean, implying that the mobile fraction of Hf integrated over large continental areas is isotopically uniform. The Hf isotopic uniformity in the surface ocean means that the limited variability in deep water isotopic compositions is consistent with a short deep water residence time and reflects homogenous continental inputs rather than efficient deep water homogenization.     

Das Bodenwasser und die Vertikalzirkulation des Mittelländischen Meeres

Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag stellt eine Fortsetzung der 1960 in dieser Zeitschrift Jahrgang 13, Heft 3 erschienenen Abhandlung (Wüst [1960]) dar und führt die Studien über die mittelmeerische Tiefenzirkulation in bezug auf die Ausbreitungs- und Vermischungsvorgänge im Bodenwasser (bei Wassertiefen von mehr als 1500 m) fort. Nach einem detaillierten Nachweis über das Quellenmaterial, das 234 Stationen (von 11 Forschungsschiffen) umfaßt, wedden weitere Belege zur Frage der Formung des Nordbalearischen und des Adriatischen Bodenwassers gebracht und die Verbreitung dieser beiden Wasserarten auf Grund neuer Karten der potentiellen Bodentemperatur und des Bodensalzgehaltes in den beiden mittelmeerischen Großbecken verfolgt. Durch ein schematisches dreigeteiltes Blockdiagramm (Tafel 5) wird die Vertikalzirkulation und Salzgehaltsverteilung des Mittelmeeres im Winter in ihrem Zusammenwirken zonaler und meridionaler Komponenten veranschaulicht. In einem Nachtrag (zum 1. Beitrag 1960) wird eine weitere Kernschichtkarte des Levantinischen Zwischenwassers auf grund der Armauer Hansen-Stationen Mai–Juni 1931 vorgelegt.

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The bottom water and the vertical circulation of the Mediterranean Sea

Summary The present paper is a continuation of the first article published in vol. 13, page 105 of this journal (Wüst [1960]). It continues the studies of the deep circulation in the Mediterranean Sea with regard to distribution and mixing in the bottom water (at depths of 1500 m and more). A detailed verification of the observational material comprising 234 stations (of 11 research vessels) is presented and some further proofs concerning the formation of the North-balearic and the Adriatic bottom water are given. Besides, basing on new charts of the potential bottom temperature and bottom salinity, the distribution of the aforementioned two water types in the two large mediterranean basins is discussed. A schematical diagram consisting of three four-edged columns (Tafel 5), shows clearly the vertical circulation and salinity distribution in the Mediterranean Sea and the combined action of their zonal and meridional components during the winter months. As a supplement to the 1960-paper in this journal, another chart is added showing the core layers of the Levantine intermediate water based on the Armauer Hansen-stations from May and June 1931.

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Les eaux du fond et la circulation verticale de la mer Méditerranée

Résumé L'article actuel fait suite au premier travail, paru dans le volume13, page 105 de ce journal (Wüst [1960]). Il continue les recherches de la circulation mediterranéenne par rapport aux processus de distribution et de mélange des eaux du fond (à 1500 mètres de profondeur et plus). Le matériel d'observation comprenant 234 stations (exécutées par 11 bâtiments de recherche) est soumis à une vérification détaillée; d'autres preuves sont apportées concernant la formation des eaux du fond dans la région septentrionale du bassin baléarique et dans la mer Adriatique. Partant de nouvelles cartes de la température potentielle et de la salinité des eaux du fond on poursuit, en même temps, les études de la distribution des deux types d'eaux rencontrés dans les deux grands bassins de la Méditerranée mentionnés ci-dessus. Un diagramme schématique se composant de trois colonnes quadrangulaires (Tafel 5) montre nettement la circulation verticale et la distribution de la salinité méditerranéenne ainsi que l'action combinée de leurs composantes régionales et méridionales pendant les mois d'hiver. Dans un supplément au premier travail (Wüst [1960]) une autre carte est ajoutée représentant les couches de noyaux des eaux intermédiaires levantines basant sur les stations de l'«Armauer Hansen» en mois de mai et de juin 1931.

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Herrn Professor Dr. Günter Dietrich zum 50. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Life cycle of Agapetus fuscipes (Trichoptera, Glossosomatidae) in a first-order upland stream in central Germany

The number of immature stages and the seasonal patterns of development are basic life history features of a stream dwelling species and knowledge about these important components are essential for understanding its adaptations to its dynamic environment. The life cycle of Agapetus fuscipes (Trichoptera, Glossosomatidae), one of the dominant scrapers in the upper and middle reaches of the Breitenbach, a first-order upland stream in central Germany, was analysed. The pronotum length and the relationship between pronotum length, larval biomass and case length showed seven distinct larval instars, contrary to earlier findings from the Breitenbach. In addition to a few trichopteran species from other functional feeding groups, A. fuscipes is the only scraping caddis fly reported to have more than five larval instars. The moult increments of pronotum length and larval biomass were distinctly lower than in glossosomatid species with five larval instars. A. fuscipes is clearly univoltine in the Breitenbach. First-instar larvae were found from July to the beginning of December, and second-instar larvae from July to January. At the beginning of December the population consisted of the instars I to V, and development did not cease during winter. The sixth-instar larvae occurred mostly in January, and the seventh-instar larvae were never present before January. The prepupae and pupae occurred in April. The last pupae were found at the beginning of September, although most of the emergence took place in June and July. At least five different immature stages with different ecological demands were present at any time throughout the year. The ecological advantage having two additional larval instars compared to other glossosomatid species may be to compensate for the high rate of mouthpart wear that occurs while the larvae feed on the rough Bunter Sandstone substratum. A further advantage may be to spread the risk of high mortality under unfavourable environmental conditions.     

Hydrodynamic coastal processes in the North Adriatic investigated with a 3D finite element model

This paper deals with the interaction and small-scale processes occurring around the inlets that connect the Venice Lagoon with the Northern Adriatic Sea. In a previous paper, barotropic processes have been investigated, whereas here, the focus is on the baroclinic processes. The hydrodynamics of the area are studied by means of a 3D shallow water hydrodynamic finite-element model, suitable to describe areas of complex morphology such as the coasts and the interaction channels. This is the first work that models the 3D interaction between the Venice Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. Three different sets of simulations have been carried out to identify the physics behind the small-scale processes and the influence of the main forcings on the study area. The first imposes different idealized forcings, such as tides, wind, and river runoff. The vorticity maps of the first two layers show the predominance of wind forcing in the coastal area and tidal forcing in the three inlets of the Lagoon. Bora wind acts homogeneously, increasing the littoral currents, while Sirocco wind mainly impacts near Chioggia inlet, with a coastal current reversal, inducing its detachment offshore. Freshwater patterns are present along the coast, near the river mouths. Rivers do not directly influence the circulation close to the coast in front of the Venice Lagoon, except for the area near Chioggia inlet, where the Brenta river action can be seen. The second set of simulations deals with a sensitivity analysis to define the importance of the advection and of the baroclinic pressure gradient terms in the creation of persistent structures, such as small-scale coastal vortices seen along the littoral very close to the inlets. This analysis shows how advection is the main physical process responsible for the persistence of the positive vorticity structures close to the coast between the inlets, while the negative vorticity structures, also seen by the HF Radar, are due to the baroclinic-advective interaction. Finally, a real case, year 2004, has been simulated both to validate the model with observations and to identify the occurrence during the year of the characteristic hydrodynamic features attributable to the main forcings. The action of Bora wind characterizes the surface current patterns of February and November 2004, while Sirocco influences the month of May 2004. During periods of weak wind, the model reproduces the small-scale vortical structures close to the littoral.     

The Relation Between Humidity and Liquid Water Content in Fog: An Experimental Approach

Microphysical measurements of orographic fog were performed above a montane cloud forest in northeastern Taiwan (Chilan mountain site). The measured parameters include droplet size distribution (DSD), absolute humidity (AH), relative humidity (RH), air temperature, wind speed and direction, visibility, and solar short wave radiation. The scope of this work was to study the short term variations of DSD, temperature, and RH, with a temporal resolution of 3?Hz. The results show that orographic fog is randomly composed of various air volumes that are intrinsically rather homogeneous, but exhibit clear differences between each other with respect to their size, RH, LWC, and DSD. Three general types of air volumes have been identified via the recorded DSD. A statistical analysis of the characteristics of these volumes yielded large variabilities in persistence, RH, and LWC. Further, the data revealed an inverse relation between RH and LWC. In principle, this finding can be explained by the condensational growth theory for droplets containing soluble or insoluble material. Droplets with greater diameters can exist at lower ambient RH than smaller ones. However, condensational growth alone is not capable to explain the large observed differences in DSD and RH because the respective growth speeds are too slow to explain the observed phenomena. Other mechanisms play key roles as well. Possible processes leading to the large observed differences in RH and DSD include turbulence induced collision and coalescence, and heterogeneous mixing. More analyses including fog droplet chemistry and dynamic microphysical modeling are required to further study these processes. To our knowledge, this is the first experimental field observation of the anti-correlation between RH and LWC in fog.