Seismic-induced rockfalls and landslide dam following the October 30, 2016 earthquake in Central Italy

On October 30, 2016, a seismic event and its aftershocks produced diffuse landslides along the SP 209 road in the Nera River Gorge (Central Italy). Due to the steep slopes and the outcropping of highly fractured and bedded limestone, several rockfalls were triggered, of which the main event occurred on the slope of Mount Sasso Pizzuto. The seismic shock acted on a rock wedge that, after an initial slide, developed into a rockfall. The debris accumulation blocked the SP 209 road and dammed the Nera River, forming a small lake. The river discharge was around 3.6 m³/s; the water overtopped the dam and flooded the road. By a preliminary topographic survey, we estimated that the debris accumulation covers an area of about 16,500 m², while the volume is around 70,000 m³. The maximum volume occupied by the pre-existing talus mobilized by the rockfall is about 20% of the total volume. Besides blocking the road, the rockfall damaged a bridge severely, while, downstream of the dam, the water flow caused erosion of a road embankment. A rockfall protection gallery, a few hundred meters downstream of the dam, was damaged during the event. Other elastic nets and rigid barriers were not sufficient to protect the road from single-block rockfalls, with volumes around 1–2 m³. Considering the geological and geomorphological conditions, as well as the high seismicity and the socioeconomic importance of the area, a review of the entire rockfall protection systems is required to ensure protection of critical infrastructure and local communities.     

Classifying zones of suitability for manual drilling using textural and hydraulic parameters of shallow aquifers: a case study in northwestern Senegal

A method is proposed that uses analysis of borehole stratigraphic logs for the characterization of shallow aquifers and for the assessment of areas suitable for manual drilling. The model is based on available borehole-log parameters: depth to hard rock, depth to water, thickness of laterite and hydraulic transmissivity of the shallow aquifer. The model is applied to a study area in northwestern Senegal. A dataset of boreholes logs has been processed using a software package (TANGAFRIC) developed during the research. After a manual procedure to assign a standard category describing the lithological characteristics, the next step is the automated extraction of different textural parameters and the estimation of hydraulic conductivity using reference values available in the literature. The hydraulic conductivity values estimated from stratigraphic data have been partially validated, by comparing them with measured values from a series of pumping tests carried out in large-diameter wells. The results show that this method is able to produce a reliable interpretation of the shallow hydrogeological context using information generally available in the region. The research contributes to improving the identification of areas where conditions are suitable for manual drilling. This is achieved by applying the described method, based on a structured and semi-quantitative approach, to classify the zones of suitability for given manual drilling techniques using data available in most African countries. Ultimately, this work will support proposed international programs aimed at promoting low-cost water supply in Africa and enhancing access to safe drinking water for the population.     

川中磨溪—高石梯地区下寒武统龙王庙组层序格架内滩体的发育演化特征及对储层的控制

川中磨溪—高石梯地区龙王庙组可划分为两个三级层序。通过大量岩心、薄片以及测井资料综合分析,磨溪—高石梯地区龙王庙期整体属于局限台地沉积,可划分为台内滩、滩间洼地以及潟湖亚相。以台内滩颗粒含量、沉积构造以及单层滩体沉积厚度为基础,结合测井响应特征分析,将台内滩划分为滩核、滩翼以及白云岩坪等微相,并建立了台内滩的3种典型沉积序列:滩翼—滩核—白云岩坪、潟湖—滩间洼地—台内滩,以及滩间洼地—台内滩。层序格架内台内滩的纵横向发育特征表明:SQ_2时期较SQ_1时期更为发育,滩体单层厚度和总厚度均较大,层序界面附近的滩核—白云岩坪沉积序列上部为最有利的储层发育相带。     

西藏自治区革吉县米多南地区欧利组厘定的古生物证据及其意义

研究区位于羌塘地块与班公湖—怒江结合带交汇处,保存有一套晚侏罗世—早白垩世海相沉积记录,是研究晚侏罗世—早白垩世班公湖—怒江特提斯洋沉积环境演化及其沉积盆地类型的理想地区。通过对岩性组合、沉积环境、古生物化石等方面进行研究,厘定出欧利组,并探讨了欧利组时代归属及沉积盆地类型。根据欧利组中发现的小光星珊瑚、轮形异通珊瑚、米契林柱剑珊瑚、安多准柱剑珊瑚等化石,确定欧利组时代为晚侏罗世。初步分析沉积环境为局限台地-潮坪沉积,局部具潮汐水道沉积,沉积相分析表明研究区晚侏罗世—早白垩世沉积盆地类型为弧后前陆盆地。     

辽宁连山关地区混合花岗岩岩石地球化学特征及构造环境

连山关地区前寒武系赋存的铀矿床,是我国为数不多的不整合型铀矿床。对连山关混合花岗岩开展地球化学研究,通过分析岩石主量、微量元素地球化学特征,探讨岩石成因及形成的构造环境。该区混合花岗岩属于富硅,高碱、低钛的钙碱性系列岩石,稀土总量较高,轻稀土元素明显富集,具有中等程度的Eu负异常;U、La、P相对富集,Ba、Ta、Nb、Sr、Ti相对亏损。该混合花岗岩具有S型花岗岩的特征,其源岩为中、上地壳酸性岩石,可能形成于太古宙克拉通裂陷拉张的构造环境。     

GNSS三维仿真测量实践教学系统的实现

GNSS三维仿真测量系统将虚拟现实技术用于实践教学,能够突破设备、场地、学时等多方面的限制,切实增强学生的实践能力。本文介绍了其设计思路,并重点阐述了运用Unity3D进行系统开发所涉及的关键技术,可为其他教学研究和开发提供参考。     

利用射线追踪法分析三种典型对流层映射函数在中国区域的精度

基于中国区域内8个气象站点2012年全年的探空数据,采用射线追踪法计算了各个站天顶方向至4°高度角区间内18个方向的对流层流体静力学和非流体静力学延迟量,将天顶延迟通过NMF、GMF和VMF1三种映射函数投影到各个高度角方向,与射线追踪法得出的延迟量进行比较,结果显示:①NMF有明显的季节性偏差,且精度与纬度存在强相关性;②VMF1的精度最高、稳定性最好,但在武汉、长沙等站点存在一定的季节性偏差;③GMF的精度介于NMF和VMF1之间。     

基于密度的线数据分组算法研究

目前,地理空间数据面临着由于数据量膨胀和计算量高速增长而引起算法效率低的问题,采用"分而治之"的数据分组策略提高运算效率已成为研究的热点。面向分布不均匀的线数据,本文提出了基于密度的线数据分组算法(简称LGAD)。首先,算法通过查找高密度区提取样本线段,保证了分组算法的起点落到高密区;其次,考虑线空间拓扑关系的复杂性,引用水平、垂直和夹角距离度量线段间距离,创建样本线段与其他线段的距离矩阵;最后,以距离矩阵和最优选择方法实现数据负载均衡分组。实验结果显示,对数据分组和分组后数据进行线段聚类的2个过程中,该算法体现了较好的时间优势,与串行计算相比,在分组数为2-12 时,平均比率达4.3,提高了应用的响应速度,具有较好的实际意义。     

Seagrass importance for a small-scale fishery in the tropics: The need for seascape management

Small-scale fisheries (SSF) in tropical seascapes (mosaics of interconnected mangroves, seagrasses and corals) are crucial for food and income. However, management is directed mostly to corals and mangroves. This research analyzes the importance of seagrasses compared to adjacent ecosystems in Chwaka Bay, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Using fish landings; the study investigated: location of fishing effort, fish production (biomass and species), and monetary benefits (aggregated value and per capita income). Seagrasses were the most visited grounds providing highest community benefits. Per capita benefits were equivalent to those from corals and mangroves. All three habitats provided income just above extreme poverty levels; however catches from seagrass appeared more stable. Seagrass are key ecosystems supporting SSF and protection and management are urgently needed. Adoption of a seascape approach considering all ecosystems underpinning SSF and the social aspects of fishing and a shift in emphasis from pure conservation to sustainable resource management would be desirable.