Crustal stress in Iceland     

Bezalel C. Haimson  Barry Voight 《Pure and Applied Geophysics》1977,115(1-2):153-190

Hydrofracturing stress measurements have been carried out to about 0.4 km in two boreholes in Quaternary volcanic rocks in Reykjavik, Iceland, on the flank of the Reykjanes-Langjökull continuation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The measurements indicate a dominant orientation of _{H max} approximately perpendicular to the axial rift zone, in contrast to earthquake focal mechanism solutions from within the axial rift zone of the Reykjanes Peninsula. In one hole (H32) a depth-dependent change in stress orientation is indicated, with ₁ horizontal above a depth of about 0.25 km, and vertical below it; however the orientation of _{H max} remains unchanged. The data thus suggest reconciliation of an apparent conflict between the dominantly compressive indications of shallow overcoring stress measurements and dominant extension as required by focal mechanism solutions. The measured stresses are supported by the more reliable of overcoring measurements from southeast Iceland, and by recent focal mechanism solutions for the intraplate Borgarfjördur area. A fundamental change in crustal stresses appears therefore to occur as a function of distance from the axis of the axial rift zone. The data seem reasonably explicable in terms of a combination of thermoelastic mechanisms associated with accretion and cooling of spreading lithosphere plates. Stresses directly associated with the driving mechanisms of plate tectonics apparently do not dominate the observed stress pattern.  相似文献   

Which future for Alexandria?     

Jac Smit 《Geoforum》1977,8(3):135-140

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Geochemistry and petrogenesis of Archaean metavolcanic amphibolites from Fiskenaesset,S. W. Greenland     

Barry L. Weaver  John Tarney  Brian F. Windley  Bernard E. Leake 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》1982,46(11):2203-2215

The meta-volcanic amphibolites closely associated with the Fiskenaesset anorthosite complex can be subdivided on the basis of trace element patterns or mineral chemistry; by far the most abundant type has light rare-earth element (LREE) depleted REE patterns and displays a wide range in trace element abundances. Chemically comparable amphibolites can be recognised throughout the ca. 2800 M.yr. West Greenland terrain.The geochemistry of the basaltic amphibolites is dominantly controlled by fractional crystallisation processes, although variable degrees of partial melting may also be important. The required crystal extract (plagioclase dominated) in the proposed fractionation scheme is very similar to the primary mineralogy of cumulates of the Fiskenaesset complex and trace element models support a genetic relationship between the anorthosite complex and enclosing host amphibolites.The application of trace element discrimination to assign tectonic environment in the Archaean is arguable. However, details of the trace element chemistry (especially chondritic La/Ta ratios) are taken to suggest, out of a range of likely tectonic environments, an ocean floor, rather than island arc, affinity for the Fiskenaesset amphibolites. The large ion lithophile (LIL) elements display erratic distribution patterns, but are generally enriched relative to the REE. This appears not to be related to high-grade metamorphism but may be a relict feature of seafloor alteration. The association of the cumulate sequence with meta-volcanic amphibolites and metasediments probably represents an ocean floor assemblage emplaced into the lower crust during crustal accretion.  相似文献   

Subcritical crack propagation in rocks: theory,experimental results and applications     

Barry Kean Atkinson 《Journal of Structural Geology》1982,4(1):41-56

The micromechanisms of tensile fracture are reviewed, with particular emphasis on the influence of chemical effects on fracture controlled by pre-existing cracks (stress corrosion). A fracture mechanism map for quartz is presented which was constructed using a combination of theoretical insights and experimental data. The manner in which stress corrosion will modify the predictions of fracture mechanism maps is discussed by reviewing the numerous theories of stress corrosion. Experimental data are presented on stress corrosion in tensile deformation of quartz, quartz rocks, calcite rocks, basaltic rocks, granitic rocks and other geological materials. Although the experimental evidence for stress corrosion is overwhelming, very few data were obtained under conditions that simulate those in the bulk of the earth's crust and so the extent of its geophysical significance is yet to be fully established. Examples are given, however, of how invoking stress corrosion as a rate-controlling deformation mechanism sheds new light on extremely diverse geophysical phenomena, such as: predicting the strength and sliding friction properties of rocks, modelling earthquake rupture, the stability of hot, dry-rock geothermal reservoirs, stimulation of oil and gas reservoirs, the crack-seal mechanism of rock deformation and low stress dilatancy, fracture mechanics of lunar rocks, magmatic intrusions and the relaxation of internal stresses in rock.  相似文献   

Analysis of fluoride, chloride, nitrate and sulphate in natural waters using ion chromatography     

Barry W. Smee  G.E.M. Hall  D.J. Koop 《Journal of Geochemical Exploration》1978,10(3):245-258

The analysis of anion components of thirty natural water samples using an ion-chromatographic method were compared to analyses for F, Cl, NO₃ and SO₄ obtained by presently used techniques. Of these thirty samples, five were replicates. Precision estimates were also calculated from synthetic solution replicates. In addition, a comparison of results obtained through separator columns of two different lengths (250 mm and 500 mm) was completed. An inter-anion interference test indicated that, at pH 6, analysis of low concentrations of any one of the four anions studied was not affected by large concentrations of the other three anions. Reported detection limits for the ion-chromatographic technique are one to two orders of magnitude below routine methods. Replicate sample analysis indicated that a relative standard deviation below 1 percent was possible for F, Cl, NO₃ and SO₄.  相似文献   

Vibrational structure of the S 2 − luminescence in scapolite     

R. P. Burgner  Barry E. Scheetz  William B. White 《Physics and Chemistry of Minerals》1978,2(4):317-324

An analysis has been made of the strong yellow luminescence of S ₂ ^? in the silicate mineral scapolite. The emission spectrum is dependent upon excitation wavelength, indicating that S ₂ ^? occupies several different sites. The vibrational constants for the ground state average 609 cm^?1 for ω″₀, while ω″₀χ″₀=2.2cm^?1. For the excited state ω′₀=399cm^?1 and ω′₀χ′₀=1.0cm^?1. The intensities of the vibrational bands are described by a simple harmonic oscillator calculation.  相似文献   

On the relationship between mean monthly global radiation and air temperature     

Prof. Dr. Jen-hu Chang  Barry Root 《Theoretical and Applied Climatology》1975,23(1-2):13-30

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Tectonophysical implications of rock stress determinations     

Barry Voight  J. W. Taylor  J. P. Voight 《International Journal of Earth Sciences》1968,58(2):655-676

Knowledge of spatial variations (concerning both magnitude and orientation) and temporal variations of the stress tensor at various points in the earth's crust is crucial to our understanding of the fundamental nature of tectogenesis, The means by which this data can be acquired forms the principal subject of a newly developed field of endeavor concerned with thein- situ measurement of stress. This field of research is expanding, with rapid advances in development of techniques, numbers of personnel, and acquisition of field data. Although primarily motivated by engineering and mining operations (because of the immediate applicability of this data to subsurface ground control), the geologic implications — thus far largely ignored — appear enormous. Determinations of stress have been made in every continent. The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the geological (and geophysical) relevance of current stress measurement work, which imposes conditions with which adequate theories of tectogenesis must comply.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kenntnis räumlicher Veränderungen (sowohl hinsichtlich der Größe wie der Richtung) und zeitlicher Veränderungen des stress tensor an verschiedenen Punkten der Erdkruste ist entscheidend für unser Verständnis der Grundzüge der Tektogenese. Die Mittel, mit deren Hilfe diese Daten gewonnen werden können, bilden den Hauptgegenstand eines neu entwickelten Tätigkeitsbereiches, der sich mitin situ-Messungen des stress befaßt. Mit dem schnellen Fortschritt der technischen Entwicklung, steigendem Personalstand und zunehmendem Anfall von Geländeergebnissen dehnt sich dieses Forschungsgebiet immer weiter aus. Obwohl zunächst Ingenieur- und Bergbautätigkeit (wegen der unmittelbaren Anwendbarkeit dieser Daten auf die Untertagekontrolle) Ausgangspunkt waren, erscheinen uns die — bisher weitgehend außer acht gelassenen — geologischen Folgerungen sehr erheblich. Stress-Bestimmungen werden auf jedem Kontinent angestellt. Der Zweck dieser Arbeit ist es, die geologische (und geophysikalische) Relevanz der gegenwärtigen Stress-Messungen hervorzuheben, mit deren Ergebnissen entsprechende Theorien der Tektogenese in Einklang stehen müssen.

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Résumé La connaissance des variations de l'espace (concernant aussi bien la magnitude que l'orientation) et des variations temporelles du «stress tensor» à des points différents de la croûte de la terre est décisive à notre entendement de la nature fondamentale de la tectogenèse. Les moyens par lesquels ces dates peuvent être obtenues, sont le sujet principal d'une sphère d'activité récemment développée, qui s'occupe des mesuragesin situ du stress. Ce domaine de recherches s'élargi avec le développement rapide des techniques, nombre du personnel, et acquisition des dates de champs. Bienque primairement motivé par des opérations ingénieures et minières (à cause de l'applicabilité immédiate de ces dates au contrôle du sous-sol), les conclusions géologiques — largement ignorées jusqu'à présent — apparaîssent énormes. Des déterminations de stress ont été exécutées dans tous les continents. Le but de ce travail est donc de souligner l'importance géologique (et géophysicale) des travaux de mesurage de stress en cours, imposant des conditions avec lesquelles des théories adéquates de tectogenèse doivent être mises d'accord.

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Organic geochemistry of DSDP Site 467, offshore California,Middle Miocene to Lower Pliocene strata     

Barry J. Katz  Louis W. Elrod 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》1983,47(3):389-396

Results of the analyses of twenty-three samples from the Middle Miocene to Lower Pliocene strata from DSDP Site 467, offshore California, are presented. The analyses were performed with the aim of determining the origin of the organic matter, the stratigraphic section's hydrocarbon generation potential and extent of organic diagenesis. Organic carbon contents are an order of magnitude greater than those typically found in deep sea sediments, suggesting an anoxic depositional environment and elevated levels of primary productivity. Hydrocarbon generation potentials are above average for most samples. The results of elemental analyses indicate that the kerogens are primarily composed of type II organic matter and are thermally immature. Analysis of the bitumen fractions confirms that the samples are immature. In cores from 541 to 614 meters, the gas chromatograms of the C₁₅₊ non-aromatic hydrocarbon fractions are dominated by a single peak which was identified as 17α(H), 18α(H), 21β(H)-28, 30-bisnorhopane. This interval is the same area in which the highest degrees of anoxia are observed as reflected by the lowest pristane/phytane ratios. This correlation may have some implications with regard to the origin of the bisnorhopane and its possible use as an indicator of anoxic depositional conditions within thermally immature sediments.  相似文献   

Spatial variability of soil nutrients in disturbed riverine mangrove forests at different stages of regeneration in the San Juan River estuary,Venezuela     

Victor?H.?Rivera-MonroyEmail author  Robert?R.?Twilley  Ernesto?Medina  E.?Barry?Moser  Leonor?Botero  Ana?Marta?Francisco  Evelyn?Bullard 《Estuaries and Coasts》2004,27(1):44-57

Geostatistical analysis of selected soil properties were performed in two mangrove sites (B7 and B9) dominated by the mangrove speciesRhizophora mangle along the San Juan River, Venezuela, to evaluate the effect of forest disturbance on nutrient spatial distributions. Plots within area B7 were clear-cut in 1972–1973 and in area B9 in 1982–1983. Four plots within each area were systematically selected and represented natural (2) and regenerated (2) forests. Individual plots were 1.5 ha in B7 and 1.25 ha in B9 and sampled at a resolution of 25 m. Soil samples were obtained at the intersection of an aligned grid with 90 points in B7 and 78 points in B9. Measured soil properties included salinity, total nitrogen, total carbon, total phosphorus, osmolality, and pore water cation concentrations (potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium). Sites were sampled in May 1996 and 1997, although spatial analysis was performed only for the data obtained in May 1997. Geostatistical analysis showed that most of the variables tested were spatially auto-correlated within each area and that there were no differences between regenerated and natural plots. Structural variance as a proportion of sample variance ranged from 55–99% for most of the properties. The significant spatial dependence observed for most of the variables in natural and regenerated plots, despite management schedules, indicates that clear-cutting did not have an effect on modifying the distribution of nutrient concentrations. These results suggest that after 15 and 25 yr following forest disturbance nutrient distributions were reestablished either there was not a net effect on patterns of element loss or tidal input was stronger than plant modifications of soils.  相似文献