Deep reaching fluid flow in the North East German Basin: origin and processes of groundwater salinisation |
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| Authors: | M Tesmer P Möller S Wieland C Jahnke H Voigt A Pekdeger |
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| Institution: | (1) Free University Berlin, Malteserstr. 74-100, 12249 Berlin, Germany;(2) Geoforschungszentrum Potsdam 4.3, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany;(3) Environmental Geology, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (BTU), E. Weinert Str. 1, 03046 Cottbus, Germany;(4) Department of Earth Science, Institute of Geological Sciences-Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Mineralogy, Malteserstr. 74-100, 12249 Berlin, Germany |
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| Abstract: | Major element chemistry, rare-earth element distribution, and H and O isotopes are conjointly used to study the sources of salinisation and interaquifer flow of saline groundwater in the North East German Basin. Chemical analyses from hydrocarbon exploration campaigns showed evidence of the existence of two different groups of brines: halite and halite Ca–Cl brines. Residual brines and leachates are identified by Br?/Cl? ratios. Most of the brines are dissolution brines of Permian evaporites. New analyses show that the pattern of rare-earth elements and yttrium (REY) are closely linked to H and O isotope distribution. Thermal brines from deep wells and artesian wells indicate isotopically evaporated brines, which chemically interacted with their aquifer environment. Isotopes and rare-earth element patterns prove that cross flow exists, especially in the post-Rupelian aquifer. However, even at depths exceeding 2,000 m, interaquifer flow takes place. The rare-earth element pattern and H and O isotopes identify locally ascending brines. A large-scale lateral groundwater flow has to be assumed because all pre-Rupelian aquifer systems to a depth of at least 500 m are isotopically characterised by Recent or Pleistocene recharge conditions. |
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| Keywords: | Hydrochemistry Rare-earth elements Stable isotopes Hydrostratigraphy Brines |
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