The invertebrate benthic community of two solar salt ponds in Aveiro,Portugal

The invertebrate benthic community of two Aveiro salt pond systems was studied in order to evaluate its diversity, density and the influence of organic matter and salt production. Samples were collected monthly at Esmolas and Tanoeiras. Five groups of benthic organisms were found: Nemathelminthes, Annelida (Nereis diversicolor), Crustacea (Sphaeroma serratum andTanais cavolini), Insecta (Chironomidae), Bivalvia Mollusca (Cerastoderma edule, Spisula solida andMya arenaria) and Gasteropoda Mollusca (Hydrobia ulvae, Cingulla cingullus, Cingulla semistriata, Odostomia rissoides, Odostomia unidentata, Scrobicularia alba, Valvata cristata andPaludestrina acuta). The highest density of the benthic community was observed during the non-productive season in all but the crystallizing pond systems. In both salt ponds, salinity acted as limiting factor. The dominant group was Gasteropoda, although high densities of Bivalvia were recorded in some ponds. In the feeder pond and the channels, species diversity was highest in the Tanoeiras salt pond, probably because its physical and chemical characteristics allowed the development of stable communities.     

青海察尔汗盐湖现代沉积中的变质变形规律

应用基础资料从温度、压力、物性及物源诸方面阐明了盐湖成岩作用,从湖水演化及析盐过程讨论了矿物沉积序列。以卤水、盐类矿物、原生矿物、细菌活动以及岩石分带为特征阐明了盐湖沉积中的变质和变形现象。以结构面的力学性质及变形规律、应力矿物及矿物变质规律表征了应力条件下盐湖沉积中不同物质组分的变质变形状态及演变规律。从盐湖沉积物的“生长型组构”阐明其受力变化以及与新构造运动相连系的变质变形机制。     

鄂尔多斯盆地奥陶系丘形反射的解释及其与礁的关系

鄂尔多斯盆地Ｔ９－Ｔ１０地震反射波组之间的奥陶系碳酸盐岩中存在着许多丘形反射,其中一部分属于以藻类生物为主的藻丘类型,一部分为东部盐凹中的盐丘,一部分为奥陶系顶古风化壳残丘,其它丘形反射为绕射波,回转波,或者为地表静校不当引起的假象,奥陶系的礁丘一般规模很小,岩性以粘结为主,其孔隙发育好坏同风化残丘一样,主要取决于次生溶蚀作用,但礁丘生长过程中由于受海面波动影响,曾发生过多次暴露,形成多期溶孔,礁     

A comparative analysis of enzyme leach and mobile metal ion selective extractions; case studies from glaciated terrain, northern Ontario

The enzyme leach and MMI (mobile metal ion) selective digestions are rapidly gaining popularity in the exploration community because of their successful track record in non-glaciated, arid and tropical climatic regions. Few successful case studies from high-latitude, temperate regions have been published to date. Also lacking is a comprehensive discussion of the constraints and limitations of these geochemical methods and how they affect the successful interpretation of selective-leach survey results in glaciated regions. This paper evaluates each method using specific examples from four case studies undertaken in the glaciated region of northern Ontario. The case studies clearly demonstrate that both the MMI and enzyme leach selective digestions provide the explorationist with useful information, which, when used in conjunction with other exploration tools, can assist with the identification of potential diamond drill targets. Notwithstanding this, the techniques do not appear to work well as ‘stand alone' methods. The importance of following strict sampling protocols and obtaining high-quality observational information on the sampling site and media collected cannot be overstressed. It is only by filtering out the many variables that arise in any sampling program that a sound interpretation of the data can be made. The case studies have drawn attention to some of the apparent shortfalls of the techniques. Of these, issues such as the ability to reproduce survey results from year to year and the recognition of anomalous element associations which specifically target blind mineralisation are probably those which require significant follow-up work. Clearly, additional case studies are required from the glaciated regions of the world to assist with the optimisation of geochemical response of MMI and enzyme leach selective extractions. The mechanisms responsible for the formation of surface geochemical anomalies over deeply buried mineralisation are not well understood. The observed patterns of geochemical response in surface soils and both shallow and deep ground waters over concealed mineralisation should assist with the development of new dispersion models.     

The preparation of silica from the olivine process and its possible use as a catalyst support

The production of silica from the dissolution of olivine in sulphuric acid has been studied. Variations in grainsize of the olivine result in different specific surface areas of the silica. The microporosity of the silica supports an aggregative growth model responsible for the increasing particle size. The silica is used in the preparation of a nickel catalyst. The performance of the produced catalyst is equal to a nickel catalyst based on commercially available silica     

阿塔卡玛盐湖的综合开发

近年来,智利阿塔卡玛盐湖的开发进展迅速。本文报道了阿塔卡玛盐湖的形成、资源、开发过程、主要技术路线、氯化钾和碳酸锂产品技术经济指标以及阿塔卡玛盐湖的开发前景。     

Benthic macroinvertebrates of the northern Caspian Sea during recent rises in water-level

Data on benthic macroinvertebrates of the northern Caspian Sea in 1980–1991 were collected by the Caspian Fishery Research Institute. During the initial period of the water-level rise, the main trends in benthic macroinvertebrates were increases in the biomass of the main groups and decreases in the relative abundance of species of Mediterranean origin. There was no significant alteration in species composition. The increased abundance was due to improved trophic conditions and a decrease in the numbers of benthos-feeding fish. Some decrease in the relative abundance of species of marine origin was related to a decrease in water salinity.     

Changes in the structure and function of biological communities in the Aral Sea, with particular reference to the northern part (Small Aral Sea), 1985--1994: A review

The construction of a dam between the Small and Large Aral Sea in 1993 has had an effect on biological communities. From field and laboratory investigations and analysis of the literature, the structure and function of the main plant and animal communities in the northern (Small) Aral Sea are described and discussed, first, for the period before 1985, and, second, between 1985 and 1994. A prognosis for future changes is provided.     

实施“油盐(钾)兼探”是加速我国找钾工作的重要途径

从理论和实践阐述了油气和钾矿的共存关系和特点,指出在油气勘查中,实施“油盐（钾）兼探”,加强钾矿的综合找矿,是加速我国找钾工作的重要途径。     

难处理低品位金矿细菌堆浸的现状和前景

介绍细菌堆浸法的原理、试验和生产方法、影响因素、国内外试验结果和应用现状,以及基建投资、生产成本和适用的金矿石类型。指出该工艺是一种技术上易于实现、投资少、成本低的新方法,适于处理低品位低硫硅质金矿和含炭硅质金矿。