Paleogene igneous intrusion and its effect on thermal maturity of organic-rich mudstones in the Beibuwan Basin,South China Sea

The seismic, drilling and logging data reveal that a large-scale igneous intrusion with a width of 14 Km and a maximum thickness of 170 m intruded within the Paleogene Liushagang Formation in the Fushan Depression, Beibuwan Basin, South China Sea (SCS). In this study, we report the geochemistry and Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf isotopic compositions of the igneous rocks, and evaluate the thermal effect induced by this large-scale igneous intrusion on the host rocks. The analyzed igneous samples exhibit strong enrichment in light rare earth elements (LREE) and large-ion lithophile elements (LILE), having characteristics similar to intra-plate oceanic island basalts (OIB). The Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf isotopic data display narrow ranges (e.g. ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr_i = 0.7042–0.7044, ¹⁴³Nd/¹⁴⁴Nd_i = 0.5128–0.5129, ²⁰⁶Pb/²⁰⁴Pb_i = 18.90–18.94, εHf(t) = +7.56∼+9.60). Geochemical and isotopic compositions suggest a mixed mantle source between depleted mid-ocean-ridge-basalt (MORB) mantle (DMM)-like mantle and enriched mantle type II (EMII, possibly the Hainan mantle plume). Vitrinite reflectance values, major mineralogical changes together with a maturity-related biomarker [Ts/(Ts + Tm)] all reveal significant thermal effect induced by the igneous intrusion. Vitrinite reflectance values of the host rock are up to 2.5% in the intrusion region, whereas lower reflectance values (0.62–0.73%) occur in the unaffected area of the same strata. Moreover, our results suggest that the host rocks above the igneous intrusion are characterised by higher maturity than below, which should be attributed to the different behavior of hydrothermal fluids. These observations suggest that the thermal effect of large-scale thick igneous intrusions is much more intense than that of thin igneous intrusions, and the behavior of hydrothermal fluids induced by magmatic intrusive events should be a critical impact factor during heat transfer process.     

新保安—沙城断裂带土壤气地球化学特征分析

测量断裂带土壤气浓度变化, 是监测断裂活动性和地震危险性的重要途径之一。 2014年5月, 我们在怀来地区新保安-沙城断裂测量了断层土壤气H₂、 He、 CO₂、 Rn、 Hg浓度以及CO₂、 Rn、 Hg的通量。 测量结果显示: H₂、 He、 CO₂、 Rn、 Hg浓度变化范围分别为, H₂: (0.4～34.2)×10^-6、 He: (2.8～7)×10^-6、 CO₂: (0.051～1.19)%、 Rn: (0.31～18.22) kBq/m³、 Hg: (2～54) ng/m³。 土壤气H₂和Rn是揭示断层位置的有效参数之一, 在断层附近以及有陡坎的地区有明显高值异常。 通过对怀来地区新保安-沙城断裂土壤气浓度及通量地球化学研究初步确定断裂带有较高的脱气强度, 与此区域地震活动性有一定的关系。     

C-ATS地电仪常见故障分析及排除

对C-ATS地电仪系统构成、工作原理和特点进行了介绍,结合维护检修经验对C-ATS地电仪常见故障的原因进行了详细分析,对故障的排除方法进行阐述,检查维护仪器的方法经验,对其它地电台站有一定的参考意义。     

东疆天宇岩浆Cu-Ni矿床的铂族元素地球化学特征及其对岩浆演化、硫化物熔离的指示

新疆东部天宇镁铁-超镁铁杂岩体位于中天山地块的北部边缘,北侧为塔里木板块前缘活动带－沙泉子深大断裂。该杂岩体由辉长岩、辉石岩、橄辉岩、辉橄岩和橄榄岩组成,橄辉岩、辉橄岩和橄榄岩是主要的Cu、Ni矿赋矿岩相。同位素稀释法测得的铂族元素（PGE）结果显示天宇镁铁-超镁铁岩和铜镍矿石中∑PGE含量低（0.106～57.369ppb）,为原始地幔的0.01～1倍。随岩石基性程度的升高,铂族元素含量略有增高。不同矿化程度的矿石大致表现出随硫化物含量的增多,∑PGE含量增高的趋势。岩石和矿石标准化曲线均表现出正斜率,Pt都为负异常或无异常（TY602-29除外）。根据岩浆和硫化物中Ni和S含量计算,得出天宇铜镍硫化物矿床R值为348～3807,该R值范围可以形成铜镍矿床,但无法形成铂族元素矿床。Pd/Ir-Cu/Ni的投图显示原始岩浆主要为高Mg玄武岩。矿石中100％硫化物PGE含量远低于地幔5％部分熔融形成的岩浆（R＝1000时）中PGE含量,与高Mg玄武岩10％的熔融程度不符。通过模拟计算,天宇矿区存在同源但R值不同的两批岩浆。     

Soil-geochemistry,radiometric and soil gas helium studies in the uranium mineralized zone of Tumallapalle,Cuddapah Basin,Andhra Pradesh

A geochemical soil sampling survey undertaken at Tumallpalle uranium mineralized zone Cuddapah district, has confirmed the presence of uranium anomalies in soils. Bulk soil samples were collected at every 20 m along the traverse from approximately 30 cm below the surface and were assayed for uranium by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The uranium anomalies detected by the insitu radiometric survey show a correlation with the helium highs. The soil gas helium studies have aided in delineating the subsurface extension of the deposit. This study endeavors for an integration of different techniques in a known area which could probably aid in delineating uranium zones for optimal exploitation in the future exploration programmes.     

From outcrop and petrographic studies to basin-scale fluid flow modelling: The use of the Albanian natural laboratory for carbonate reservoir characterisation

The Albanian fold-and-thrust belt and the Peri-Adriatic Depression are well documented by means of seismic reflection profiles, GPS reference points, potential data, wells and outcrops. The continuous Oligocene to Plio-Quaternary sedimentary records help to constrain both the burial history of Mesozoic carbonate reservoirs, the timing of their deformation, and the coupled fluid flow and diagenetic scenarios.Since the mid-90s, the Albanian foothills were used as a natural laboratory to develop a new integrated methodology and work flow for the study of sub-thrust reservoir evolution, and to validate on real case studies the use of basin modelling tools as well as the application of new analytical methods for the study petroleum systems in tectonically complex areas.The integration of the interactions between petrographic and microtectonic studies, kinematic, thermal and fluid flow basin modelling, is described in detail. The fracturing of the reservoir intervals has a pre-folding origin in the Albanides and relates to the regional flexuring in the foreland. The first recorded cement has a meteoric origin, implying downward migration and the development of an earlier forebulge in the Ionian Basin. This fluid, which precipitates at a maximum depth of 1.5 km, is highly enriched in strontium, attesting for important fluid–rock interaction with the Triassic evaporites, located in diapirs. From this stage, the horizontal tectonic compression increases and the majority of the fluid migrated under high pressure, characterised by brecciated and crack-seal vein. The tectonic burial increased due to the overthrusting, that is pointed out by the increase of the precipitation temperature of the cements. Afterwards, up- or downward migration of SO₄²⁻, Ba²⁺ and Mg²⁺-rich fluids, which migrated probably along the décollement level, allows a precipitation in thermal disequilibrium. This period corresponds to the onset of the thrusting in the Ionian Zone. The last stage characterised the uplift of the Berati belt, developing a selective karstification due likely to the circulation of meteoric fluid.The main results of the fluid flow modelling show that the Upper Cretaceous–Paleocene carbonate reservoirs in the Ionian zone have been charged from the Tortonian onward, and that meteoric fluid migration should have intensely biodegraded the hydrocarbon in place. Concerning the migration paths, it has been demonstrated that the thrusts act principally as flow barriers in Albania, mainly due the occurrence of evaporites (non-permeable), except in the foreland, where they do not occur.     

Neoproterozoic hydrothermally altered basaltic rocks from Rajasthan, northwest India: Implications for late Precambrian tectonic evolution of the Aravalli Craton

The isolated volcano-sedimentary sequences of the Punagarh and Sindreth Groups occur along the western flank of the Delhi Fold Belt in northwest India, and include mafic rocks (pillow basalts and dolerite dykes) that are dominantly olivine tholeiites with minor quartz-normative and alkali basalts. Sindreth samples appear to have higher primary TiO₂ and P₂O₅ abundances relative to those from Punagarh. Both suites of mafic rocks show variable, but profound hydrothermal alteration effects, with loss on ignition (LOI) values up to 10.3 wt.%, and extensive secondary minerals including albite, sericite, chlorite and calcite. Despite this, there is excellent preservation of magmatic textures, but there has been extensive albitization of plagioclase phenocrysts, a hallmark of hydrothermal alteration processes in oceanic crust. Supporting evidence for such hydrothermal alteration comes from correlations of LOI abundances with CaO/Na₂O, and evidence for U mobility is apparent on diagrams of Nb/Th vs. Nb/U. Felsic volcanic rocks (rhyolite, dacite) interlayered with the Sindreth basalts yield U–Pb zircon ages (TIMS method) between 761 ± 16 and 767 ± 3 Ma, which we interpret as representing the time of primary magmatic activity. We infer that the volcano-sedimentary rocks of the Punagarh also formed at this time, on the basis of similarities in lithology, stratigraphy, field relations and geochemistry. Intermediate granitoid rocks yield older U–Pb ages of 800 ± 2 and 873 ± 3 Ma, which we correlate with the post-Delhi Supergroup Erinpura Granites. Taken together, the features of the Punagarh and Sindreth Groups are consistent with their formation in a back-arc basin setting. Their coevality with other magmatic systems in NW India (Malani Igneous Suite), the Seychelles and Madagascar, for which a continental arc setting has also been proposed, supports the notion of an extensive convergent margin in western Rodinia at 750–770 Ma.     

Macro- and trace-element concentrations in leaves and roots of Phragmites australis in a volcanic lake in Southern Italy

Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, N, Ni, Pb, S, V and Zn concentrations were determined during a whole seasonal cycle in leaves and in water and sediment roots of the aquatic macrophyte Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel from three sites in the Lake Averno (Naples, Italy), a volcanic lake contaminated by trace elements. At the beginning of the research, elemental analysis was also performed on lake sediments, that showed different trace-element concentrations depending on the sites.     

黑龙江省五星Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd矿床的PGE-Au元素地球化学特征与成因探讨

对黑龙江省东部五星Cu-Ni-Pt-Pd矿床的矿体和与成矿有关的镁铁质杂岩的PGE-Au以及铁族、亲铜元素的地球化学特征研究表明：它们均以亏损Cr、IPGE和富集Ni、Co、Cu、Pt和Pd（Pt     

Heavy metal contamination of coastal lagoon sediments by anthropogenic activities: the case of Nador (East Morocco)

Nador lagoon sediments (East Morocco) are contaminated by industrial iron mine tailings, urban dumps and untreated wastewaters from surrounding cities. The lagoon is an ecosystem of biological, scientific and socio-economic interests but its balance is threatened by pollution already marked by biodiversity changes and a modification of foraminifera and ostracods shell structures. The aim of the study is to assess the heavy metal contamination level and mobility by identifying the trapping phases. The study includes analyses by ICP-AES and ICP-MS, of, respectively, major (Si, Al, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, Ti, Na, K, P) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, V, Ni, Co, Cr, Zn, Cu, As, Pb, Cd) in sediments and suspended matter, heavy metals enrichment factors calculations and sequential extractions. Results show that sediments contain Zn, Cu, Pb, V, Cr, Co, As, Ni with minimum and maximum concentrations, respectively, of 4–1190 μg/g, 4–466 μg/g, 11–297 μg/g, 11–194 μg/g, 9–139 μg/g, 1–120 μg/g, 4–76 μg/g, 2–62 μg/g. High concentrations in Zn are also present in suspended matter. The enrichment factors show contamination in Zn, Pb and As firstly induced by the mining industry and secondly by unauthorized dumps and untreated wastewaters. Cr and Ni are bound to clays, whereas V, Co, Cu and Zn are related to oxides. Thus, the risk in metal mobility is for the latter elements and lies in the oxidation–reduction-changing conditions of sediments.