Autochthonous Dolomitization and Dissolution in the Microbial Carbonate Rocks of the Fengjiawan Formation in the Ordos Basin

Many euhedral dolomite crystals and related pores are found in the microbial siliceous stromatolite dolomite and siliceous oolitic dolomite in the Fengjiawan Formation of the Mesoproterozoic Jixian System in the southern Ordos Basin. With the application of the microscope, scanning electron microscope, cathodoluminescence and in-situ trace element imaging, it can be seen that different from the phase I dolomite that was damaged by silicification, the intact euhedral phase II dolomite occurred through dolomitization after silicification, concentrated mainly in the organic-rich dark laminae of the stromatolite and the dark spheres and cores of the ooids. A considerable number of phase II dolomite crystals were dissolved, giving rise to mold pores and vugs which constituted the matrix pores and also the major pore space of the Fengjiawan Formation. The formation and dissolution of the dolomite were controlled by the microenvironment favorable, respectively, for carbonate precipitation and dissolution under the influence of microbial biological activities and related biochemical reactions. The driving force and material supply of dolomitization and dissolution were confined to the fabrics enriched with microorganisms, which are highly autochthonous. This mechanism may be a key factor for the development of Precambrian dolomite and related reservoirs, in the context of the domination of microbial rocks.     

准噶尔盆地头屯河地区侏罗系沉积环境与构造意义

准噶尔盆地头屯河地区侏罗系陆相层序包含4种沉积:(1)冲积扇平原湿地中的砾石质河流沉积(八遭湾组),其特征提示在湿地中发育了规模不同的大河道(深3—5m,宽1OOm左右)及较小的分流或决口河道(深2m以下,宽6—30m)。(2)沙质低弯度河沉积,晚三工河、早西山窑、头屯河及齐古组沉积期的河流沉积属之。其特点是河道相与河间相间的界线清楚,提示河道在某一段时期固定于平原的特定地带;河道规模受古气候和构造的制约;气候干旱化和构造抬升(如头屯河组沉积时期),侵蚀基面降低,河流动力增加,因而河流规模变大,反之变小;晚头屯河组沉积期的干旱气候存在暂时性河道。(3)三角洲前缘沉积(河口中坝),见于八道湾、三工河及喀拉扎组中。(4)开阔湖相沉积,以三工河组厚的页岩层序为代表。 砂岩成分逆向反映源区剥蚀顺序。下侏罗统富含泥质岩屑,表示天山上古生界浅变质及沉积层系被剥蚀。自下而上,碎屑中稳定矿物增加,粒度变细,反映源区由于剥蚀而后退。中—上侏罗统砂岩成分演化方向不同于下侏罗统,可能与三工河组沉积末期盆地边缘构造回春有关。在Q-F-L三角图中,侏罗系样品大都落在构造区之间,反映陆相盆地充填物的混合来源。下—中侏罗统的煤既有原地生成,亦有重要的他生类型。     

Benthic control upon the morphology of transported fine sediments in a low‐gradient stream

The structure of fluvial sediments in streams has environmental implications to contaminant fate, nutrient budgeting and the carbon flux associated with fine particulate organic matter (FPOM). However, the influence of sediment structure is lacking in environmental predictive models. To this end, the present study links field‐based results of sediment aggregate structure to seasonal biological functions in the surface fine‐grained laminae (SFGL) of a low‐gradient stream. Fluvial sediment collection, microscopy and image analysis are used to show that aggregates collected over a 20 month time period support the concept that aggregate structure can vary seasonally in low‐gradient streams where temporarily stored sediment is prominent. Results show that the structure of the transported aggregates is more irregular in the summer with the structure being elongated about the long axes. In the winter, the aggregate structure is compacted and more spherical. Statistical analysis and results suggest that heterotrophic and autotrophic biological activity within the SFGL exhibits seasonal control upon the morphology of transported sediments. Implications of this research are highlighted through calculations of the reactive surface area of the transported suspended sediment load. The surface area of transported sediment is estimated to be 40% greater in the summer as compared to the winter time period, which implies that (i) the affinity of sediments to sorb contaminants is higher in summer months and (ii) the downstream reactivity of FPOM in large rivers, lakes and estuaries is not just a function of microbial drivers but also the seasonally dependent structure of transported FPOM derived from low‐order streams. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Plankton of lake Ototoa,a sand‐dune lake in Northern New Zealand

The seasonal cycles of abundance of the phytoplankton and zooplankton in Lake Ototoa, Northland, at 36° 31 S, 174° 14 E, are described. Concentrations of chlorophyll a were low (range 0.04–4.61 mg.m^‐3; mean 0.97 mg.m^‐3), and highest values were in winter. Phytoplankton densities were also low; an oligo‐trophic diatom‐desmid assemblage associated with Botryococcus, Dinobryon, and Svhaerocyslis was found.

The zooplankton was dominated by the calanoid copepod Calamoecia lucasi whose numbers remained fairly constant throughout the year, and the only other copepod found was the cyclopoid Mesocyclops leuckarti which was present in very low numbers. Bosmina meridionalis was the only limnetic cladoceran and was most abundant during autumn and spring. A number of rotifer species were also common.     

Mass stranding of molluscs at Te Waewae bay,southland, New Zealand (note)

A stranding of shellfish on the beach at Te Waewae Bay, Southland, occurred during a period of very cold, stormy weather in September 1970. More than 20 million shellfish were stranded, the majority being Mactra discors Gray. It is suggested that the cause was a combination of Strong inshore winds and low air temperatures, coupled with an increased flow of fresh, cold water across the beach.     

汝阳南部逆冲推覆构造的地质特征

汝阳南部中元古界熊耳群火山岩与中、新生代地层分布区之间存在一条北西─南东向展布的逆冲推覆构造。调查区内延伸约３５ｋｍ。本文综述了该逆冲推覆构造的运动系统、滑脱面及原地系统的构造变形特征，并根据逆冲推覆的最晚地层、指向标志等特征，推断其形成于早第三纪末期，是喜马拉雅运动期的构造产物。     

青海省五道梁地层剖面晚第三系沉积物与古土壤辨析

辨别沉积地层剖面中的古土壤层(原位沉积)具有重要的地学意义。论文拟以青海省五道梁地层剖面为例,尝试从剖面样品外部形态特征与内部性质探讨晚第三纪或更早之前沉积物与古土壤辨析方法。形态特征包括沉积物的色调、层次结构、生物扰动作用、植物根系等分析基本排除了研究地层剖面中的层段为古土壤。沉积物中较高的CaCO3含量、较低的铁游离度,均<20%,反映出沉积物源的风化程度低,都说明沉积物形成时的气候条件湿热程度不高。样品稀土元素和微量元素等地球化学特征显示,地层剖面沉积物是经过异地搬运、沉积形成的。     

广西两种三水铝石铝土矿成矿的差异性

广西2种岩溶型三水铝石铝土矿都是含三水锅石和针铁矿的大型矿床,但二者成矿过程通异。平果式铝土矿是在晚白垩世至老第三纪湿热海洋性气候下,硬水锅石被泥石流搬运至异地,经受了年积温104℃,降水量近2．0m/a的强烈大气降水淋滤。生成三水锅石贵港式原地残积矿床的更新世成矿期气温和降水量均低于前者,低水活度导致铁矿物中的赤铁矿的高含量。热力学稳定性图解显示：平果式三水铝石-针铁矿组合稳定在t＝27℃,a（H2O）≥0．88的高铝体系中;贵港式针铁矿-赤铁矿组合稳定在t＝22℃,a（H2O）＝0．724的低铝体系中。均不含软水铝石。     

Organic geochemical evidence for environmental changes since 34,000 yrs BP from Lago di Mezzano, central Italy

The composition of organic matter in a 34,000 yr sediment profile from Lago di Mezzano, central Italy, was investigated by bulk organic geochemical methods and analyses of lipid distributions. High relative amounts of long-chain fatty acids, n-alkanols and n-alkanes from the cuticular waxes of terrestrial plants in the Late Pleistocene sediments indicate a high relative proportion of allochthonous organic matter. In the Holocene sediments higher relative amounts of algal and bacterial lipids are detected which indicate a higher relative contribution of autochthonous organic matter. These results are corroborated by Hydrogen Index (HI) and Oxygen Index (OI) values from Rock-Eval pyrolysis which show a good general correlation with the TOC content indicating significant variations of the organic matter composition. Variations of HI and OI observed for different lithozones of the sediment profile can be related to environmental and climatic changes throughout the lake history. Both bulk organic geochemical and molecular data point to a good overall preservation of the organic matter.