The Sarikavak Tephra from the central Galatean Volcanic Province (Turkey) represents the deposit of a complex multiple phase plinian eruption of Miocene age. The eruptive sequence is subdivided into the Lower-, Middle-, and Upper Sarikavak Tephra (LSKT, MSKT, USKT) which differ in type of deposits, lithology and eruptive mechanisms.The Lower Sarikavak Tephra is characterised by pumice fall deposits with minor interbedded fine-grained ash beds in the lower LSKT-A. Deposits are well stratified and enriched in lithic fragments up to >50 wt% in some layers. The upper LSKT-B is mainly reversely graded pumice fall with minor amounts of lithics. It represents the main plinian phase of the eruption. The LSKT-A and B units are separated from each other by a fine-grained ash fall deposit. The Middle Sarikavak Tephra is predominantly composed of cross-bedded ash-and-pumice surge deposits with minor pumice fall deposits in the lower MSKT-A and major pyroclastic flow deposits in the upper MSKT-B unit. The Upper Sarikavak Tephra shows subaerial laminated surge deposits in USKT-A and subaqueous tephra beds in USKT-B.Isopach maps of the LSKT pumice fall deposits as well as the fine ash at the LSKT-A/B boundary indicate NNE–SSW extending depositional fans with the source area in the western part of the Ovaçik caldera. The MSKT pyroclastic flow and surge deposits form a SW-extending main lobe related to paleotopography where the deposits are thickest.Internal bedding and lithic distribution of the LSKT-A result from intermittent activity due to significant vent wall instabilities. Reductions in eruption power from (partial) plugging of the vent produced fine ash deposits in near-vent locations and subsequent explosive expulsion of wall rock debris was responsible for the high lithic contents of the lapilli fall deposits. A period of vent closure promoted fine ash fall deposition at the end of LSKT-A. The subsequent main plinian phase of the LSKT-B evolved from stable vent conditions after some initial gravitational column collapses during the early ascent of the re-established eruption plume. The ash-and-pumice surges of the MSKT-A are interpreted as deposits from phreatomagmatic activity prior to the main pyroclastic flow formation of the MSKT-B. 相似文献
This research assesses the collapse mechanisms of tufa deposits. The city of Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, has been settled on tufa deposits. By the end of 1980s, the area behind the tufa cliffs became the site of high-rise residential buildings. Some of these buildings have suffered from foundation instabilities, which have given rise to cracking and fissuring of the walls, and overall tilting. The collapsible behaviour upon loading and/or wetting of some tufa deposits has caused foundation settlement.
Voids, bonding of grains and grain properties of the collapsible tufa were investigated using optical and scanning electron microscopes. Our studies indicate that the collapse behaviour of tufa is affected mainly by depositional environment and microfabric. Laboratory tests have been performed in order to determine the index properties and the collapse potential of tufa samples. Young tufa deposits near the surface are weakly bonded with thin films of carbonate cement, giving rise to high void ratios. Analysis of geotechnical parameters has shown that the collapse potential of tufa is closely related to the natural void ratio and the amount of cement binding the grains. 相似文献
The Cappadocian tuff contains unique erosional features, the so-called fairy chimneys, some of which in the past were dwelled
in and contain valuable wall paintings. These historical heritages, however, are undergoing chemical and physical deterioration
due to atmospheric effects. For the conservation studies, understanding of the deterioration phenomenon of the tuff is essential.
In this study, engineering geological and physicochemical characteristics of the tuff were determined. The durability of the
tuff was assessed through wetting-drying, freezing-thawing, and salt crystallization. The test results suggest that chemical
weathering may be traced to a depth of 2 cm below lichen-covered surfaces and 20 cm adjacent to discolored joint walls. Based
on durability assessment methods, the tuff may be classified as having poor to very poor durability.
Received: 16 December 1996 · Accepted: 3 April 1997 相似文献
This study evaluates the geological, hydrogeological and hydrological conditions at the open waste dump site of the Van municipality
in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. A geological map and a three-dimensional view of the project site have been prepared. All lithological
units exposed at and near the dump site have been determined and their boundary relationships identified. Drainage basin characteristics
of the dump site along with the water bearing properties of different lithological units have been assessed. For the rehabilitation
of the existing dump site, material availability (clay as a liner, cap, and daily cover material; granular soil as a filter
material) has been researched. Based on the geological, hydrogeological, morphological and hydrological conditions of the
existing waste dump site, recommendations to minimize its environmental impact are presented.
Received: 8 March 1999 · Accepted: 3 May 1999 相似文献
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is an effective way to convert animal manures into profitable by‐products while simultaneously reducing the pollution of water, air, and soil caused by these wastes. Conventional high‐rate anaerobic reactors cannot effectively process animal manures with high solids‐containing wastes. The two‐phase configuration for AD has several advantages over conventional one‐phase processes, e. g., increased stability of the process, smaller size and cost efficient process configurations. In the present study, the experiments were carried out in a two‐phase system composed of an acidogenic reactor and a methanogenic reactor, and in a one‐phase system composed of only a methanogenic reactor. The reactors were operated as unmixed (without an external mixing aid), unsophisticated, and daily‐fed mode. It was found that the two‐phase configuration was more efficient than the one‐phase system. The biogas production in the two‐phase system at a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 8.6 days (only methanogenic phase) was calculated to be 42% higher at an organic loading rate (OLR) of 3.5 g VS/L·day than that of the one‐phase with a HRT of 20 days. This translates into significant performance improvement and reduced volume requirement. This finding represents a further step in the achievement of wider use of simple anaerobic reactor configurations for waste treatment in rural areas. 相似文献