We have compiled 19 records from marine carbonate cores in which the Matuyama-Brunhes boundary (MBB) has been reasonably well constrained within the astronomically forced stratigraphic framework using oxygen isotopes. By correlation of the δ18O data to a timescale based on astronomical forcing, we estimate astronomical ages for each of the MBB horizons. In all but one record the MBB occurs within Stage 19.
Most magnetostratigraphic sections in Asian Loess place the MBB within a loess interval. Since loess deposition is presumed to be associated with glacial intervals, loess horizons should correspond to even-numbered oxygen isotope stages. A glacial age for the MBB is at odds with the results presented here, which firmly place the MBB within interglacial Stage 19. Inconsistency among the many loess sections and between the loess and the marine records suggests that the magnetic interpretation of loess sections may be more complicated than hitherto supposed.
The mean of the Stage 19 age estimates for the MBB is 777.9 ± 1.8 (N = 18). Inclusion of the single Stage 20 age results in a mean of 778.8 ± 2.5 (N = 19). The astronomical age estimate of the MBB compares favorably with an (unweighted) mean of 778.2 ± 3.5 (N = 10) from a compilation of 40Ar/39Ar results of transitional lava flows. Combining the two independent data sets yields a grand mean of 778.0 ± 1.7 (N = 28).
The new compilation shows virtually no trend in placement of the MBB within isotope Stage 19 as a function of sediment accumulation rate. We interpret this to mean that the average depth of remanence acquisition is within a few centimeters of the sediment-water interface.
Separating the cores into two geographic regions (an Indo-Pacific-Caribbean [IPC] Group and an Atlantic Group) results in a significant difference in the position of the mid-point of the reversal with respect to the astronomical time scale. The data presented here suggest a difference of several thousand years between the two regions. This observation could be caused by systematic differences between the two regions in sedimentation rate within the interval of interest, systematic differences in remanence acquisition, or by genuine differences in the timing of the directional changes between the two regions. 相似文献
Internally consistent thermodynamic datasets available at present call for a further improvement of the data for nepheline
(Holland and Powell 1988; Berman 1991). Because nepheline is a common rock-forming mineral, an attempt has been made to improve
on the present state of knowledge of its thermodynamic properties. To achieve that goal, two heterogeneous reactions involving
nepheline, albite, jadeite and a-quartz in the system NaAlSiO4-SiO2 have been reversed bylong duration runs in the range 460 ≤ T(°C) ≤ 960 and 10 ≤ P(kbar) ≤ 22. Given sufficiently long run times, thealbite run products approach internal equilibrium with respect to their Al,Si order-disorder states. Using appropriate thermochemical, thermophysical, and volumetric data,
Landau expansion for albite, and the relevant reaction reversals, a refined thermodynamic dataset (ΔfHi0 and Si0) has been derived for nepheline, jadeite, a-quartz, albite, and monalbite. Our refined data agree very well with theircalorimetric counterparts, but have smaller uncertainties. The refined dataset for ΔfHi0 and Si0, including their uncertainties and correlation, help generate the NaAlSiO4-SiO2 phase diagram including 2a confidence interval for eachP-T curve (Fig. 5).
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The relationships between the diversity of invertebrate communities and the altitude of sampling sites were analysed in 438 benthic samples, collected between 1982 and 1991, in 56 rivers of western Switzerland. Diversity, estimated from total number of taxa (genus or family) and from number of taxa intolerant of pollution, was positively correlated with increasing altitude. In contrast, density of human population and the level of organic pollution were negatively correlated with increasing altitude. Therefore, the upstream increase of invertebrate diversity was attributed to the decrease of human population which is the main source of organic pollution. In this study, altitude was used, instead of organic pollution, to predict diversity. Empirical relationships between diversity and altitude were applied to surveys of water quality to describe the general altitudinal pattern characteristic for each region and to single out anomalous sites and rivers. In addition, changes in the altitudinal patterns of diversity can be used to monitor the recovery of rivers from pollution. 相似文献
The effect of phenocrysts on convection in magma chambers is investigated experimentally using small heavy particles in convecting fluids. The particles are initially uniformly distributed in a fluid which is either heated from below or cooled from above. The system is allowed to evolve, and temperature and particle concentration profiles are measured as functions of time. When the concentration of particles is sufficiently small, convection is basically unaffected by their presence. When the concentration is above a critical value, however, the convective motion is considerably altered. The effect of particles on the subsequent fluid behaviour is different in the cases of heating from below and cooling from above. In the former case, there are strong convective motions confined to a sedimentary layer of decreasing thickness beneath a clear layer which displays rather weak convective motions. With time, the destabilizing increase of temperature in the lower layer overcomes the stabilizing contribution to the bulk density due to the particles and the layer overturns quite suddenly. In the situation of cooling from above, a critical condition separates a case of continual overturn from a case of no overturn at all, with the sedimentary layer falling unimpeded to the bottom. Theoretical analysis suggests that the critical value is determined primarily by the ratio of the contribution to the bulk density of the suspension due to particles to the change in fluid density due to the thermal effect. The size distribution of the particles can also modify the fluid behaviour. Applying our general results to geological situations, we suggest that the presence of relatively small concentrations of phenocrysts can critically influence the mode of convection in magmas. 相似文献
Zusammenfassung Bei vergleichsweisen Registrierungen der Lufttemperatur und relativen Luftfeuchtigkeit, sowie bei Verdunstungseinzel-messungen, die im Bereiche der jetzigen (künstlichen) Wald- und Baumgrenze 10 km südwestlich von Innsbruck (Tirol) in Seehöhen von 1400 bis 1900 m in Bestand, Horst und Freiland durchgeführt wurden, ergaben sich deutliche Stationsunterschide. Trotz stärkerer Einstrahlung und höheren Windgeschwindigkeiten, wie sie die Höhenlage neben geringerer Bestockungsdichte bedingt, ergab sich im Bestandesinneren ein, gegenüber dem Freiland stark gemäßigtes Klima, das die Aushagerung des Bodens verhindert und vor allem der jungen Holzpflanze eine nicht zu übersehende Feuchtigkeitsreserve bietet. Bei extrem auftretenden Außeneinflüssen erfolgt allerdings eine raschere Angleichung an die Freilandsverhältnisse als in tieferen Lagen. Hoch- und Tieflagen unterscheiden sich demnach nur graduell und soweit, als es die lichtere Bestockung und größere Außenbeeinflussung der Hochlagen bedingen. Der Wirkungsgrad der Außeneinflüsse wurde auch von der Exposition bestimmt, die im Zusammenwirken mit der vorherrschenden Windrichtung das Auftreten der einzelnen Holzarten beeinflußte. Der stärkere Einfluß der Luftbewegung drückt sich auch im unsteten Momentancharakter der relativen Luftfeuchtigkeit aus.Der Einfluß der Vegetationsform auf die lokalen Kleinklimaverhältnisse ergab sich auch aus den Ergebnissen der Verdunstungsmessungen, die ein nach Holzart und Bestockungsform spezifisches Mosaikklima deutlich erkennen lie\en.
Summary Distinctly perceptible differences between the stations in thicket and amount of timber as well as in open air resulted from comparing registrations of air temperature and relative humidity, and from measurements of evaporation which were made in range of the present (unnatural) timber line 10 km. south-west of Innsbruck (Tyrol) in altitudes of 1400–1900 m. (4600–6300 ft) above sea-level. In spite of the more intensive insolation and increased wind-velocity—corresponding to altitude and less density of wood—a very temperate climate in comparison with that of open field was evident within amount of timber, preventing impoverishment of soil and-first of all—offering a considerable reserve of moisture to the young tree. Extremely appearing external influences, however, effect a rapid assimilation to the conditions of open field likely to lower levels. The efficacy of the external influences also was fixed by the exposure which influences—together with the prevailing directions of wind—the occurences of the different species of timber. The greater effect of air-movement is also expressed by the unsteady momentary-character of the relative humidity.The influence of different plant communities upon the local climates followed from the results of evaporation measurements (evaporimeter Piche) which made recognizable a tesselated, mosaic-climate specifically to species and formation of timber, unless extreme external influences operated levelling.
Résumé Des enregistrements comparatifs de la température de l'air et de l'humidité relative ainsi que des mesures d'évaporation effectués à la limite de l'atmosphère forestière ont mis en évidence de nettes différences entre les stations d'essais. Ces expériences ont été faites à 10 km. au sudouest d'Innsbruck (Tirol) dans les bois et la région non boisée, à une altitude de 1400 à 1900 m. Malgré l'insolation plus forte et les vitesses de vent plus grandes, dûes à l'altitude et à la densité plus faible de la forêt, on a constaté à l'intérieur du bois un climat très modéré par opposition à la région non boisée. Ce climat modéré s'oppose au desséchement du sol et assure aux jeunes pousses une humidité suffisante. Si les effets de la température sont extrêmes, l'adaptation aux conditions de la région non boisée est pourtant plus rapide qu'aux altitudes plus basses. Par conséquent les zones supérieures et inférieures ne se distinguent que graduellement, en fonction des forêts moins denses et des influences temporaires plus accusées. Le rôle du climat local est nettement déterminé par l'exposition qui, selon la direction dominante du vent, a une répercussion sur l'apparition des différentes essences de bois. La circulation active de l'air se traduit aussi par la variabilité instantaneé de l'humidité relative de l'air.Les mesures faites avec l'évaporimètre de Piche ont montré l'effet du bioclimat local sur la végétation. Ces travaux font nettement apparaître un climat «mozaïque» spécifique dépendant des différentes essences et de la densité de la population végétale.