南祁连裕龙沟岩体ID-TIMS锆石 U-Pb年龄 及其地质意义

日月山—化隆地区的基性—超基性岩带发育有多个与铜镍矿化有关的岩体,岩石类型主要有角闪辉长岩、辉长岩、苏长岩、辉石岩、辉橄岩、橄榄岩等。通过对裕龙沟岩体的实地调查和研究,利用ID-TIMS（同位素稀释热电离质谱法）对岩体进行锆石U-Pb同位素定年,获得成岩年龄442.7Ma±1.6Ma,为加里东期。岩石地球化学特征分析和区域对比研究表明,裕龙沟岩体为一铁质系列的基性—超基性岩类型的杂岩体,岩体分异好,有用元素Ni、Cu、Co丰度高,为有利成矿的岩体;440Ma左右整个祁连地区正处于由俯冲造山向碰撞造山过渡的转换时期,随着拉脊山小洋盆的闭合,进入陆内造山阶段,在后碰撞伸展环境中形成裕龙沟等基性—超基性侵入岩体。结合其它岩体信息认为,该岩带中的岩体可能形成于同一时期,有其特殊的动力学机制和演化过程。这期伸展裂解事件与成矿关系非常密切,因此对其研究具有非常重要的现实意义。     

Evidence for polychlorinated biphenyls dechlorination in the sediments of Sado Estuary, Portugal

Sediment gravity cores and grab samples were collected in the Sado Estuary and in its coastal area. The cores were sliced on board and the percentage of weight loss on ignition was determined in the laboratory, and analysed for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners. PCB contents were higher in samples from the North Channel of the estuary, nearby the industrial zone (max. 114 ng g-1 dry weight), while levels in the coastal area were lower than 4.9 ng g-1. The concentrations of the quantified congeners varied irregularly with sediment depth in the estuary, but showed two opposite distribution patterns in cores from the coastal area: the proportions of lower chlorinated congeners increased with depth, while congeners with higher number of chlorines decreased. This suggests a dechlorination of the most chlorinated congeners into less toxic compounds, under reductive conditions of the sediment. Though measurements were done in natural environment it appears that dechlorination was not entirely dependent on chlorine position in the phenyl rings.     

Bather density as a predominant factor for health effects related to recreational bathing: results from the Greek bathers cohort study

Our aim was to examine the health effects on bathers from exposure to recreational seawater on three beaches with different microbiology quality and bather density through a cohort study. An initial questionnaire and a 10 day follow up were used. Univariate and backward logistic regression analyses were used to asses the risk of developing symptoms or diseases among the bathers. In total, 3805 bathers were included in the study and 149 samples were collected from the three beaches. Despite all the beaches being characterized of high quality the levels of bacterial indicators differed among them. Health effects among bathers were not associated with bacterial indicators. A statistically significant increased risk for symptoms related to respiratory illness, gastroenteritis, medical consultation and use of medication was observed among bathers at the higher bather density beaches. Beach bather numbers should always be taken into account when considering a risk assessment approach.     

Spatial and temporal changes in microbial diversity of the Marmara Sea sediments

Spatial (10 different locations) and temporal (2 years) changes in characteristics of the Marmara Sea Sediments were monitored to determine interactions between the chemical and microbial diversity. The sediments were rich in terms of hydrocarbon, nitrate, Ni and microbial cell content. Denitrifying, sulfate reducing, fermentative and methanogenic organisms were co-abundant in 15 cm below the sea floor. The local variations in the sediments’ characteristics were more distinctive than the temporal ones. The sulfate and nitrate contents were the main drivers of the changes in the microbial community compositions. N and P were limited for microbial growth in the sediments, and their levels determined the total cell abundance and activity. Seasonal shifts in temperatures of the shallow sediments were also reflected in the active cell abundances. It was concluded that the Marmara Sea is a promising ecosystem for the further investigation of the ecologically important microbial processes.     

Distribution of heavy metals in soils of Port Harcourt and its environs,Niger Delta,Nigeria

Geochemical evaluation of the distribution of heavy metals in soils of Port Harcourt and its environs in the Niger Delta region is presented in respect of anthropogenic factor and index of geoaccumulation. Sixteen (16) soil samples were collected from two horizons (0-10 cm and 100 cm) from the various grids and analyzed. The geo-chemical analyses showed the vertical and horizontal distributions of heavy metals. The results showed the ranges of the metals determined as follows: Pb (6.86-2.49)×10-6, with an average of 4.63×10-6; Cd (0.05-0.00)×10-6, with an average of 0.02×10-6, As (0.01-0.00)×10-6, with an average of 0.00×10-6. Cu (15.36-10.80) ×10-6, with an average of 13.36×10-6, and V (1.36-0.20)×10-6, with an average of 0.94×10-6. Quantification of the degree of pollution was carried out using anthropogenic factor (AF) and index of geoaccumulation (Igeo). The Igeo values of 0.06, 0.02 and 0.00 for Pb, Cd and As, respectively indicate low-level contamination while Zn (1.14) and V (1.40) show me-dium-level contamination. The sources of contamination are attributed to urbanized anthropogenic activities. The majority of the samples analyzed show that the AF values are less than 1 with the exception of vanadium (V) whose AF values range from 2.73 to 13.60×10-6. Vanadium is more enriched than As, Cd, Pb, and Cu. The order of degrees of anthropogenic contamination and index of geoaccumulation in the soil is V >Zn >Pb >Cu >Cd >AS. Metals were retained near the top soil and their concentrations in the deepest horizons were lower and normal for uncontaminated soils. Metal concentrations in the top soil horizons were significantly related to distance from the industrial and hu-man activities.     

全球矿业走在复苏路上

在遭受全球金融危机后,各国经济从同步衰退走向交替性增长,复苏步伐疲软,周期被拉长。国际流动性资本蜂拥至中国、印度等新兴发展中国家,给这些新兴国家带来严重的通胀压力。受此影响,各种重要金属矿产品价格更是震荡走高。本文依据中国地质调查局发展研究中心《地质调查动态》,在占有大量资料的基础上针对当前国际矿业形势风云变幻,分析2011年上半年来的全球矿业形势,并对2011年下半年走势进行了预测。     

中国东海和韩国马山湾海域2株原甲藻的形态结构和分子序列比较

对采自我国东海温岭海域和韩国南部马山湾海域的2株原甲藻进行了藻种分离、纯化培养及rDNA ITS分子序列的PCR扩增与测序,并运用显微镜、扫描电镜、Jukes-Cantor距离矩阵及构建的系统发育树,比较研究了2株原甲藻的形态结构和分子序列.结果表明:温岭藻株(LAMB090508)和马山湾藻株(PDKS0206)具有...     

全球矿业走在复苏路上

在遭受全球金融危机后,各国经济从同步衰退走向交替性增长,复苏步伐疲软,周期被拉长。国际流动性资本蜂拥至中国、印度等新兴发展中国家,给这些新兴国家带来严重的通胀压力。受此影响,各种重要金属矿产品价格更是震荡走高。本文依据中国地质调查局发展研究中心《地质调查动态》,在占有大量资料的基础上针对当前国际矿业形势风云变幻,分析2...