Journal of Earth Science

Origin and Evolution Characteristics of Geothermal Water in the Niutuozhen Geothermal Field, North China Plain

Shufang Wang; Zhonghe Pang; Jiurong Liu; Pei Lin; Sida Liu; Ming Yin

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0390-6

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Statistical study of analyses of water from 43 samples from geothermal wells, three groundwater wells, and one sample of local rainwater along with rainwater data from the Global Network of Isotopes in Precipitation has been used to identify the origin and evolution of geothermal water in the Niutuo...

Characteristics and Evaluation of the Shale Oil Reservoir in Upper Es3 Inter Salt in Liutun Sag

Yang Luo; Yanchao Zhao; Xinhua Lü

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0389-z

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Shale intercalations in salt deposits of the upper part of the third member of the Shahejie (沙河街) Formation (Es3) in the Liutun (柳屯) sag have industrial oil and gas potential. This article classifies and evaluates lithology, pore systems, porosity, permeability and pore characteristics using core lo...

Major Geochemical Controls on Fluoride Enrichment in Groundwater: A Case Study at Datong Basin, Northern China

Liang Li; Yanxin Wang; Ya Wu; Junxia Li

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0385-3

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Hydrogeochemical investigations were carried out in the Datong (大同) Basin, northern China to understand the sources and mechanisms of fluoride enrichment in the groundwater. The results indicate that fluoride concentrations reached up to 7.2 mg/L, and the hydrochemical type changed from Ca-HCO3, Ca-...

Surrogate Model Application to the Identification of an Optimal Surfactant-Enhanced Aquifer Remediation Strategy for DNAPL-Contaminated Sites

Jiannan Luo; Wenxi Lu; Xin Xin; Haibo Chu

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0395-1

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A surrogate model is introduced for identifying the optimal remediation strategy for Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL)-contaminated aquifers. A Latin hypercube sampling (LHS) method was used to collect data in the feasible region for input variables. A surrogate model of the multiphase flow si...

Hydrocarbon Distribution and Accumulation Model in the South of Lixian Slope, Raoyang Subbasin

Fan Yang; Caineng Zou; Lianhua Hou; Xinghe Yu; Shengli Li

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0396-0

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The exploration level in the south of Lixian (蠡县) slope is relatively low that causes the hydrocarbon distribution pattern and hydrocarbon accumulation model of discovered reservoirs unclear. It was assumed that the hydrocarbon accumulation model was mainly “stepped-like” type, but this model is con...

Accelerated Thinning of Hei Valley No. 8 Glacier in the Tianshan Mountains, China

Zhen Wu; Shiyin Liu; Shiqiang Zhang; Donghui Shangguan

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0382-6

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Two field surveys on the thickness of Hei Valley No. 8 Glacier (H8) on the southern slope of Mount Bogda in the Tianshan (天山) Mountains using ground-penetration radar (GPR) were carried out in August 2008 and September 2009. Comparisons of the observed change in glacier thickness using GPR and ablat...

Salt Tectonics and Basin Evolution in the Gabon Coastal Basin, West Africa

Anqing Chen; Chong Jin; Zhanghua Lou; Hongde Chen; Shenglin Xu; Keke Huang; Sihan Hu

2013, 24(6): . doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0387-z

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The Gabon Coastal Basin is a typical saliferous basin located in the middle portion of the West African passive continental margin. Complex salt tectonics make sedimentary sequences and structural frameworks difficult to interpret and can lead to difficulties in construction of balanced cross-sectio...

Features of the Carboniferous Volcanic Rocks Fracture Reservoirs in Hongshanzui Oilfield, Junggar Basin

Jindong Cui; Jiazheng Zhang; Hongyan Zhang

2013, 24(6) doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0397-z

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Based on comprehensive analysis of the drilling core, slice analysis, FMI image well logging and other well logging data, the features of the Carboniferous volcanic rocks fracture reservoirs in Hongshanzui (红山嘴) oilfield of Junggar Basin have been studied. According to contributing factor, the fract...

Evaluation of Highly Thermally Mature Shale-Gas Reservoirs in Complex Structural Parts of the Sichuan Basin

Tonglou Guo

2013, 24(6): 863-873. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0384-4

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Successful exploration and development of shale-gas in the United States and Canada suggest a new solution to the energy problem in China. The Longmaxi (龙马溪) Formation in the Sichuan (四川) Basin is regarded as a strong potential play for shale-gas with the following significant features: (1) complex ...

Geological Evolution of the Longmenshan Intracontinental Composite Orogen and the Eastern Margin of the Tibetan Plateau

Shugen Liu, Bin Deng, Zhiwu Li, Luba Jansa, Shun Liu, Guozhi Wang, Wei Sun

2013, 24(6): 874-890. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0391-5

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The Longmenshan Range is a tectonically composite intracontinental orogen. Its structure, deformation and spatial evolution reflect multiple kinematic eposides and variable dynamics especially during Post-Middle to Post-Late Triassic time. Field work, lower-temperature thermochronological data and U...

Origin and Evolution Characteristics of Geothermal Water in the Niutuozhen Geothermal Field, North China Plain

Shufang Wang, Zhonghe Pang, Jiurong Liu, Pei Lin, Sida Liu, Ming Yin

2013, 24(6): 891-902. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0390-6

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Statistical study of analyses of water from 43 samples from geothermal wells, three groundwater wells, and one sample of local rainwater along with rainwater data from the Global Network of Isotopes in Precipitation has been used to identify the origin and evolution of geothermal water in the Niutuo...

Salt Tectonics and Basin Evolution in the Gabon Coastal Basin, West Africa

Anqing Chen, Chong Jin, Zhanghua Lou, Hongde Chen, Shenglin Xu, Keke Huang, Sihan Hu

2013, 24(6): 903-917. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0383-5

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The Gabon Coastal Basin is a typical saliferous basin located in the middle portion of the West African passive continental margin. Complex salt tectonics make sedimentary sequences and structural frameworks difficult to interpret and can lead to difficulties in construction of balanced cross-sectio...

Carbon Oxygen Isotope Analysis and Its Significance of Carbonate in the Zhaogezhuang Section of Early Ordovician in Tangshan, North China

Zhenhong Yang, Ning Zhang, Jinxiu Dong, Wenchen Xia, Zhengyu Bao

2013, 24(6): 918-934. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0386-2

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In the Early Ordovician Zhaogezhuang (赵各庄) Section of Tangshan (唐山), North China, the Yeli (冶里) Formation is composed of an entire third-order sequence, with facies ranging from the inner ramp restricted platform and open marine to the middle and even outer ramps. The Liangjiashan (亮甲山) Formation is...

Volcanic Facies and Their Reservoirs Characteristics in Eastern China Basins

Chunshuang Jin, Wenli Pan, Dewu Qiao

2013, 24(6): 935-946. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0380-8

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In these years, with more and more volcanic oil and gas fields being discovered and developed, the volcanic rocks reveal a great petroleum potential in the eastern basins of China. There are five volcanic facies identified in the study area, which include volcanic conduit facies, explosive facies, e...

Control of Anticline Crest Zone on Depositional System and Its Geological Significance for Petroleum in Changshaling, Yinger Sag, Eastern Jiuquan Basin

Siding Jin, Hua Wang, Si Chen, Huajun Gan, Zhengyu Lü, Haiyang CAO

2013, 24(6): 947-961. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0388-0

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Yinger (营尔) sag is the main petroleum generative sag in eastern Jiuquan (酒泉) Basin, and only the Changshaling (长沙岭) oil resource has been found after 60 years prospecting. Changshaling anticline crest zone was formed above the regional uplift, and was slightly affected by over thrust during Tertiary...

Characteristics and Evaluation of the Shale Oil Reservoir in Upper Es³ Inter Salt in Liutun Sag

Yang Luo, Yanchao Zhao, Xinhua Lü

2013, 24(6): 962-975. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0389-z

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Shale intercalations in salt deposits of the upper part of the third member of the Shahejie (沙河街) Formation (Es³) in the Liutun (柳屯) sag have industrial oil and gas potential. This article classifies and evaluates lithology, pore systems, porosity, permeability and pore characteristics using core lo...

Major Geochemical Controls on Fluoride Enrichment in Groundwater: A Case Study at Datong Basin, Northern China

Liang Li, Yanxin Wang, Ya Wu, Junxia Li

2013, 24(6): 976-986. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0385-3

[Abstract](755) [FullText HTML] (142) [PDF 534KB](15)

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Hydrogeochemical investigations were carried out in the Datong (大同) Basin, northern China to understand the sources and mechanisms of fluoride enrichment in the groundwater. The results indicate that fluoride concentrations reached up to 7.2 mg/L, and the hydrochemical type changed from Ca-HCO₃, Ca-...

Element Response to the Ancient Lake Information and Its Evolution History of Argillaceous Source Rocks in the Lucaogou Formation in Sangonghe Area of Southern Margin of Junggar Basin

Mingming Zhang, Zhaojun Liu, Shengchuan Xu, Pingchang Sun, Xiaofeng Hu

2013, 24(6): 987-996. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0392-4

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With the analysis of the element geochemistry characteristics, the ancient lake information evolution history of the argillaceous source rocks in Lucaogou (芦草沟) Formation in Sangonghe (三工河) area is reconstructed. According to the ancient lake information and total organic matter (TOC) characteristic...

Features of the Carboniferous Volcanic Rocks Fracture Reservoirs in Hongshanzui Oilfield, Junggar Basin

Jindong Cui, Jiazheng Zhang, Hongyan Zhang

2013, 24(6): 997-1007. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0397-z

[Abstract](723) [FullText HTML] (148) [PDF 849KB](14)

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Based on comprehensive analysis of the drilling core, slice analysis, FMI image well logging and other well logging data, the features of the Carboniferous volcanic rocks fracture reservoirs in Hongshanzui (红山嘴) oilfield of Junggar Basin have been studied. According to contributing factor, the fract...

Influence of Degree-Day Factor Variation on the Mass Balance of Glacier No. 1 at the Headwaters of Ürümqi River, China

Yuhuan Cui, Baisheng Ye, Jie Wang, Youcun Liu

2013, 24(6): 1008-1022. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0394-2

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The degree-day factor (DDF) is a key parameter in the degree-day model, and the variations in DDF have the significant effects on the accuracy of glacier mass balance modeling. In this study, Glacier No. 1 at the headwaters of Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐) River in China was selected, and the estimated DDF by stake...

Surrogate Model Application to the Identification of an Optimal Surfactant-Enhanced Aquifer Remediation Strategy for DNAPL-Contaminated Sites

Jiannan Luo, Wenxi Lu, Xin Xin, Haibo Chu

2013, 24(6): 1023-1032. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0395-1

[Abstract](699) [FullText HTML] (152) [PDF 754KB](7)

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A surrogate model is introduced for identifying the optimal remediation strategy for Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL)-contaminated aquifers. A Latin hypercube sampling (LHS) method was used to collect data in the feasible region for input variables. A surrogate model of the multi-phase flow s...

Hydrocarbon Distribution and Accumulation Model in the South of Lixian Slope, Raoyang Subbasin

Fan Yang, Caineng Zou, Lianhua Hou, Xinghe Yu, Shengli Li

2013, 24(6): 1033-1043. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0396-0

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The exploration level in the south of Lixian (蠡县) slope is relatively low that causes the hydrocarbon distribution pattern and hydrocarbon accumulation model of discovered reservoirs unclear. It was assumed that the hydrocarbon accumulation model was mainly "stepped-like" type, but this model is con...

Accelerated Thinning of Hei Valley No. 8 Glacier in the Tianshan Mountains, China

Zhen Wu, Shiyin Liu, Shiqiang Zhang, Donghui Shangguan

2013, 24(6): 1044-1055. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0382-6

[Abstract](705) [FullText HTML] (147) [PDF 1037KB](7)

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Two field surveys on the thickness of Hei Valley No. 8 Glacier (H8) on the southern slope of Mount Bogda in the Tianshan (天山) Mountains using ground-penetration radar (GPR) were carried out in August 2008 and September 2009. Comparisons of the observed change in glacier thickness using GPR and ablat...

Remote Sensing Interpretation and Extraction of Structural Information about Active Faults at Hangzhou, China, and Their Surroundings

Wei Zhang, Qi Yao, Hanlin Chen, Jinzhong Yang

2013, 24(6): 1056-1067. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0381-7

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It is important to explore active faults in urban areas and their surroundings for earthquake disaster mitigation. Satellite remote sensing techniques can play an important role in such active fault exploration. It can not only reveal the pattern of active faults and active tectonics on a macroscopi...

Relative Peak Frequency Increment Method for Quantitative Thin-Layer Thickness Estimation

Luping Sun, Xiaodong Zheng, Hao Shou

2013, 24(6): 1068-1078. doi: 10.1007/s12583-013-0387-1

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Quantitative thickness estimation of thin-layer is a great challenge in seismic exploration, especially for thin-layer below tuning thickness. In this article, we analyzed the seismic response characteristics of rhythm and gradual type of thin-layer wedge models and presented a new method for thin-l...

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