Were merely storm-landslides driven by the 2015-2016 Niño in the Mendoza River valley?     

Stella M. Moreiras  Ivan Vergara Dal Pont  Diego Araneo 《Landslides》2018,15(5):997-1014

Since Holocene time, above-mean precipitations recorded during the El Niño warm ENSO phase have been linked to the occurrence of severe debris flows in the arid Central Andes. The 2015–2016 El Niño, for its unusual strength, began driving huge and dangerous landslides in the Central Andes (32°) in the recent South Hemisphere summer. The resulting damages negatively impacted the regional economy. Despite this, causes of these dangerous events were ambiguously reported. For this reason, a multidisciplinary study was carried out in the Mendoza River valley. Firstly, a geomorphological analysis of affected basins was conducted, estimating morphometric parameters of recorded events such as velocity, stream flow, and volume. Atmospheric conditions during such events were analyzed, considering precipitations, snow cover, temperature range, and the elevation of the zero isotherm. Based on our findings, the role of El Niño on the slope instability in the Central Andes is more complex in the climate change scenario. Even though some events were effectively triggered by intense summer rainstorm following expectations, the most dangerous events were caused by the progressive uplifting of the zero isotherm in smaller basins where headwaters are occupied by debris rock glaciers. Our research findings give light to the dynamic coupled system ENSO–climate change–landslides (ECCL) at least in this particular case study of the Mendoza River valley. Landslide activity in this Andean region is driven by wetter conditions linked to the ENSO warm phase, but also to progressive warming since the twentieth century in the region. This fact emphasizes the future impact of the natural hazards on Andean mountain communities.  相似文献   

Supranova Events from Spun-up Neutron Stars: An Explosion in Search of an Observation     

Vietri M  Stella L 《The Astrophysical journal》1999,527(1):L43-L46

We consider a formation scenario for supramassive neutron stars (SMNSs) that takes place through mass and angular momentum transfer from a close companion during a low-mass X-ray binary phase, with the ensuing suppression of the magnetic field. After the end of the mass transfer phase, SMNSs will lose, through magnetic dipole radiation, most of their angular momentum, triggering the star's collapse to a black hole. We discuss the rate of occurrence of these collapses and propose that these stars, because of the baryon-clear environment in which the implosion/explosion takes place, are the originators of gamma-ray bursts.  相似文献   

Sources of dissolved REE in mountainous streams draining granitic rocks, Sierras Pampeanas (Córdoba, Argentina)   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

M. Gabriela García  Karina L. Lecomte  Andrea I. Pasquini  Stella M. Formica  Pedro J. Depetris 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》2007,71(22):5355-5368

Stream waters draining granitic terrains from the highest part (850 to 2200 m a.s.l.) of Sierras Pampeanas (Córdoba, Argentina, ∼32°S, ∼65°W) were sampled in order to define sources and distribution of dissolved rare earth elements (REE), and to describe the geochemical processes that govern their mobility. The contribution of the regional granite to the dissolved REE pool in stream water is limited due to the physical conditions predominating in the area (i.e., steep slopes and semiarid climate). Therefore, precipitation is considered a seasonally significant source controlling REE concentration in stream water. Dissolved REE concentrations are inversely correlated with monthly precipitation and rainfall frequency. During the rainy season (i.e., the austral summer) REE concentrations in stream water are lower than during the dry season (i.e., austral winter). Such low concentrations reflect the balance between the REE input from precipitation and their removal by adsorption. In contrast, during the dry season, the longer residence time of water within fractures and colluvium determines an increased REE concentration in the base flow. Lower pH values also contribute to raise REE concentration through desorption from mineral surfaces.  相似文献   

The Atmospheric Oxidation of the HS Radical: Reaction with NO2     

Stella M. Resende 《Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry》2007,56(1):21-32

The atmospheric reaction between HS and NO₂ was theoretically investigated at 298 K and 1 atm of pressure. Our results show that the first reaction step will lead to the formation of HSNO₂ or HSONO, spontaneously and exothermically. HSONO easily decomposes into HSO + NO. On the other hand, HSNO₂ can hardly dissociate in the reactants, and its isomerization to other adducts is much hindered. Production of HNO + SO and SNO + OH was found to be unfavorable. Thus, the main products would be HSO + NO and HSNO₂, and new investigations focusing on the atmospheric fate of HSNO₂ are suggested. A general discussion of the fate of HS under atmospheric conditions is presented. Recent investigations indicate that NO₂, O₂ and N₂O should be the most important oxidants of HS, while the O₃ influence will not be significant.  相似文献   

Climate variability in the Pacific Northwest and its effect on stripe rust disease of winter wheat   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Stella Melugin Coakley 《Climatic change》1979,2(1):33-51

Wheat stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis West.) epidemics are confined predominantly to the Pacific Northwest in the U. S. A. because of climate. This disease was frequently reported until the late 1930's and then virtually absent until the late 1950's. Since the severe epidemic in 1961, stripe rust has been frequently severe on winter wheat and has caused losses in susceptible cultivars in many years. Because of the unusual history of stripe rust in this region, the possibility that climate variability affected the pattern of rust occurrence was investigated. Meteorological data for seven locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho were analyzed. In 1961–1974 for the Columbia Basin locations, January and February temperatures averaged 1.20° C higher than during the period 1935–1960; however, April temperatures averaged 1.28° C lower in 1961–1974 than during the earlier period. Monthly precipitation averages have not varied more than 12.7 mm in any month. Between 1961–1974, December snowfall almost doubled over that in 1935–1960; snowfall in February decreased over 50% from the earlier period. Data was computed on a seasonal basis since 1901 and considered in respect to stripe rust epidemics. Since 1961, above-normal winter and below-normal spring temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of stripe rust epidemics in the Pacific Northwest. The direction of temperature and precipitation trends varied with the time period considered. How the climate variability which has occurred may have affected winter wheat growth and yields is postulated. Studies such as this should be useful to researchers modelling crop-yields, agronomists evaluating results from field experiments and to researchers studying fluctuations in pest populations.This research was supported by a National Science Foundation Grant (ATM 76-21725); Climate Dynamics Program, Division of Atmospheric Sciences.  相似文献   

Les Faciès à Composante Détritique Dans le Crétacé Autochtone des Alpes-maritimes Italiennes     

Prof. Dr. Roberto Malaroda 《International Journal of Earth Sciences》1964,53(1):41-57

Riassunto Nell'Autoctono sedimentario delle Alpi Marittime è stata individuata una formazione tipica, sfuggita agli autori precedenti benchè molto caratteristica ed abbastanza estesa. Si tratta perloppiù di calcari, più o meno arenacei, che contengono ciottoli di porfido quarzifero, di rocce migmatiche e di rocce sedimentarie. Ciò porta a modificare lo schema paleogeografico tradizionale ammettendo una emersione del nucleo del Massiccio dell'Argentera nel Cretaceo superiore.

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In the autochtonous sedimentary beds of Alpi Marittime a typical formation is found; it is very peculiar and extends over a wide area, but until now it was unknown. The most common lithotypes represented in it are limestones with variable amounts of arenaceous material and containing pebbles of rhyolites and of migmatitic and sedimentary rocks. From these rock types a new paleogeographic scheme is strongly suggested, one in which there was the emersion of the central Argentera Massif during the late Cretaceous time.

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Zusammenfassung In den autochthonen sedimentären Einheiten der Meeralpen wurde eine typische Formation entdeckt, die bis jetzt von früheren Verfassern vernachlässigt wurde. Es handelt sich meistens um mehr oder weniger sandige Kalke, die Gerölle von Quarzporphyren und von migmatischen und sedimentären Gesteinen enthalten. Das führt dazu, das bisherige paläogeographische Bild durch das Auftauchen des Kerns vom Argentera-Massiv in der Oberen Kreide abzuändern.

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Résumé Dans l'Autochtone sédimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes a été découverte une formation typique, qui a échappé aux auteurs précédents, quoique étant bien caractéristique et suffisamment répandue. Il s'agit normalement de calcaires, plus ou moins gréseux, qui contiennent des galets de rhyolites, de roches migmatiques et de. roches sédimentaires. Cela conduit à modifier le schéma paléogéographique traditionnel en reconnaissant une émersion du noyau du Massif de l'Argentera dans le Crétacé supérieur.

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Basaltic volcanism in the northern sector of the main Ethiopian rift     

P. Brotzu  M. T. Ganzerli-Valentini  L. Morbidelli  E. M. Piccirillo  R. Stella  G. Traversa 《Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research》1981,10(4):365-382

The different basalt types related to rift structure development have been investigated, starting from the pre-rift stage in the northern Ethiopian rift and its eastern escarpment and plateau.The basic volcanic rocks are represented mainly by transitional basalts, both in the pre-rift (plateau) and rift (escarpment and rift floor) stages. A striking feature is that although the plateau basalts show clear tholeiitic affinity and the rift basalts reveal a somewhat pronounced “alkaline” character, the REE and LILE element abundances, however, progressively decrease from the “tholeiitic” basalts of the plateau to the “alkaline” basalts of the rift.All data support the view that such contrasting features may be attributed to a continuous depletion of hygromagmatophile (REE, LILE) elements in the mantle source material, related to the large volumes of magmas produced in the early phase of rift structure development. The transition from “tholeiitic” (plateau) to “alkaline” (rift) transitional basalts is related to decreasing intensity of extensional movements.  相似文献   

Very deep X-ray observations of the anomalous X-ray pulsar 4U 0142+614     

N. Rea  E. Nichelli  G. L. Israel  R. Perna  T. Oosterbroek  A. N. Parmar  R. Turolla  S. Campana  L. Stella  S. Zane  L. Angelini 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》2007,381(1):293-300

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New limits on the orbital parameters of 1E 1048.1–5937 and 1E 2259+586 from RXTE observations     

S. Mereghetti  G. L. Israel  & L. Stella 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》1998,296(3):689-692

We report on two Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer ( RXTE ) observations of the anomalous X-ray pulsars 1E 1048.1–5937 and 1E 2259+586. Both sources have continued their almost constant spin-down during 1995/96. We carried out a search for orbital Doppler shifts, in their observed spin frequencies, deriving stringent limits on the projected semi-axis. Unless these systems have unlikely small inclinations, main-sequence companions can be excluded. If 1E 1048.1–5937 and 1E 2259+586 are indeed binary systems, their companion stars must be either white dwarfs, or helium-burning stars with M ≲ 0.8 M⊙, possibly underfilling their Roche lobe.  相似文献   

Future projections of Indian Summer Monsoon under multiple RCPs using a high resolution global climate model multiforcing ensemble simulations     

Varghese  Stella Jes  Surendran  Sajani  Rajendran  Kavirajan  Kitoh  Akio 《Climate Dynamics》2020,54(3):1315-1328

Climate Dynamics - Present-day simulations (1983–2003) of a global climate model of 60-km resolution with three deep convection schemes are analysed to find the best scheme for simulation of...  相似文献