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  • Jingwen SONG, Tiejun LI, Yuanming GUO, Ling QIAO
    Advances in Earth Science. 2025, 40(3): 303-314. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2025.024

    Benthic foraminifera are excellent indicators of marine environmental quality due to their wide distribution, small size and large abundance, high species diversity, short life cycle, good preservation potential in marine sediments, and high sensitivity to environmental changes. Traditional monitoring of benthic foraminifera is mainly based on morphology, but this process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and makes it difficult to detect some species with small individuals and low abundance. The investigation method based on DNA sequencing, with its advantages of high efficiency, high sensitivity, and environmentally friendly, provides a new way to identify benthic foraminifera species and assess community diversity. This paper reviews the progress of DNA sequencing technology in species identification and classification, community structure and diversity investigation, and identification of symbionts in large benthic foraminifera. As there are some technical limitations of DNA sequencing in benthic foraminifera monitoring, such as lack of standardized operation process, imperfection of reference databases, impossibility of absolute quantification of benthic foraminifera abundance, and overestimation of community diversity, optimization can be achieved by formulating a standardized and unified operation process, establishing an open and shared benthic foraminifera reference database, and combining the method with fluorescence quantitative PCR and environmental RNA sequencing technology. In the future, development and innovation of gene sequencing technology should be strengthened to explore the potential of DNA sequencing technology in benthic foraminifera monitoring in a detailed manner.

  • Chenhao LI, Wenjun LIANG, Hui HU, Wenjie DONG, LÜJianhua
    Advances in Earth Science. 2025, 40(2): 155-168. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2025.010

    As the climate crisis intensifies, Earth system models have become increasingly significant as critical numerical simulation tools for evaluating and addressing future climate change. The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), aimed at promoting model development and deepening the scientific understanding of the Earth's climate system, has become a central platform for international model exchange and application. This paper provides an overview of China’s participation in the Sixth Phase of CMIP (CMIP6), including a statistical analysis of citations, research trends, and key characteristics of the Chinese Earth system models in CMIP6-related studies. In addition, the Seventh Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP7), which is currently under preparation, is briefly introduced, and the opportunities and challenges faced by China in model development are summarized. Through continuous technological innovation, international cooperation, and exchanges, Chinese scientists are expected to make greater breakthroughs in the field of Earth and Climate System Models and contribute to Chinese wisdom and solutions for global climate change response and governance.

  • Yuqi WU, Ye CHEN, Yuanming GUO, Tao YUAN, Tiejun LI, Ling QIAO
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(9): 889-901. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.069

    With the rapid development of the economy, pollution of the coastal marine environment has become increasingly serious, resulting in an evident decline in environmental quality and deterioration of ecosystems, which have harmful effects on biological resources and human health. Benthic foraminifera, as indicator organisms of marine environments, have the characteristics of small size, wide distribution, high density and species diversity, short life cycles, good preservation potential in marine sediments, and high sensitivity to various pollutants, all of which play an important role in monitoring marine environmental pollution and changes in marine ecosystems. In this study, we reviewed the effects of natural environmental factors, such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, sediment grain size, organic matter, and water depth and anthropogenic pollutants, such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and nutrients on the shell morphology, species abundance, community composition, and diversity of benthic foraminifera. We summarized the response indicators of benthic foraminifera to marine environmental changes. The microscopic characteristics of the benthic foraminifera, such as pore density, porosity, and chemical composition, such as Mg/Ca and B/Ca, can be used to indicate marine climate changes, including ocean warming, ocean acidification, and low oxygen. Decrease in benthic foraminiferal community diversity, increase in tolerant species abundance, and decrease in sensitive species abundance can be used as indicators of marine environmental pollution. In addition, we pointed out problems that require attention and directions for future research. Currently, most foraminiferal studies use different techniques and methods. The lack of standardized methods for sample collection, preparation, processing, and data analysis makes it impossible to compare the results of most studies. In addition, the response mechanisms of benthic foraminifera to environmental changes are unclear. Therefore, future studies should explore the genetic mechanisms of benthic foraminiferal responses to environmental changes at the gene level by integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics with species ecology. The purpose of this study was to provide a theoretical basis for using benthic foraminifera to reconstruct and predict marine climate change and indicate modern marine environment quality.

  • Baojun LIU, Xiangtao ZHANG, Hui YAN, Yuxiang WU, Shiwen XIE, Ning SHI, Shuhui CHEN, Xuhong XIANG
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(5): 532-548. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.037

    The Miocene SQ21.0 sequence of the Zhujiang Formation in the Baiyun Depression, Pearl River Mouth Basin, developed large-scale deep-water fan sandstone stratigraphic reservoirs related to a mixed-source deep-water canyon system. Based on the 3-dimensional high-resolution sequence stratigraphy method constrained by drilling data, this study details the morphology, filling evolution, and main controlling factors of a mixed-source deep-water canyon system of clastic and carbonate rocks in the SQ21.0 sequence during the Miocene in the Baiyun Depression, Pearl River Mouth Basin. Our findings show that the mixed-source canyon system extends >150 km from the continental shelf break to the southern slope and is distributed in a SN direction in the eastern area of the Baiyun Depression, which presents a characteristic three-segment pattern, such as the head of the upper slope canyon system, Baiyun East Depression on the middle slope, and Yunli Low Uplift Liwan Depression on the lower slope. The profile topology has evolved from a V-shaped upper slope to a U-W-shaped middle and lower slope, and in the plane, it has evolved from multiple divergent canyons into a large canyon system. The development and distribution of the mixed-source canyon system of the Zhujiang Formation were controlled by the evolution of the dual source of the Paleo-Pearl River Delta-Dongsha Uplift platform, relative sea-level changes, shelf breaks, and restricted slope landforms. During the early forced regression of relative sea-level decline, a sand-rich canyon channel system supplied by the coastline system of the Paleo-Pearl River Delta and Dongsha Uplift developed, with significant erosion to the shelf-break-outer shelf and restricted slope change areas. Conversely, during transgression to the highstand period of relative sea level rise, with the retreat of the Paleo-Pearl River Delta source and rapid growth of reefs on the Dongsha Uplift platform, a large-scale canyon channel system supplied by argillaceous/carbonate detritus developed, with intense incision erosion occurring in the upper-middle section of the strongly restricted steep slope filled with relatively rich mud or lime debris. Canyon channel systems were filled with mud or lime debris, with a near-NS-oriented distribution, cutting across the nose-shaped structural belts and underlying early deep-water sand fan bodies in the near EW direction, forming large-scale stratigraphic trap groups which serve as key breakthrough areas for the recent exploration of stratigraphic traps in Baiyun deep-water areas.

  • Naier DENG, Hao XU, Wen ZHOU, Xiaochuan TANG, Yulu CHEN, Yongyang LIU, Shaojun LIU, Yi ZHANG, Ke JIANG, Ruiyin LIU, Weiguo SONG
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(5): 476-488. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.036

    Pyrite, a significant heavy mineral in shale, aids in the comprehension of shale depositional environments. Referencing the Wufeng-Long1 subsection Formation of the Luzhou Block in Sichuan Basin, a network model for pyrite SEM image segmentation was established via core mineral experiments, SEM observations, network model refinement, and feature parameter analysis. The model assesses the sedimentary environment of the study block using pyrite framboid parameters. Our findings indicated that enhancement of the UNet-Im model for pyrite framboid SEM images resulted in a segmentation precision of 0.863, demonstrating the effectiveness of the enhancement measures. Pyrite content varied from 2.95% in the Long11~3 minor layer to 0.83% in the Wufeng Formation, with the Long14 minor layer at 2.03%. Pyrite depositional environments are deduced as deep-water sulfide environments, strong reducing environments, strong-weak reduction environments, and reductive-suboxidative environments based on pyrite framboid characteristics. This study accurately segmented pyrite SEM images to enhance the exploration and development of intelligence in this industry.

  • Tao WU, Zeyang XU, Wenqi YAN, Liying FEI, Hechong LIU, Jingzhou ZHAO, Jun LI, Zhiwei DU
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(4): 429-439. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.026

    Overpressure is widespread in the Jurassic strata of the Mosuowan area in the Junggar Basin. Achieving precise pressure prediction with high accuracy is crucial for enhancing reservoir formation understanding and ensuring optimal drilling safety. However, existing pressure prediction methods are generally influenced, either directly or indirectly, by the causes of overpressure, leading to variations in their applicability. This study, based on the geological and logging response characteristics of the overpressured section, postulates that overpressure in the Jurassic strata of the Mosuowan area primarily originates from deep pressure transmission, with supplementary contributions from clay mineral transformation, while undercompaction plays a negligible role. Three pressure prediction models were selected: Fillippone, trend regression, and Bowers models. These models were compared for practical applications.

    In conclusion, the Fillippone model is suitable for early-stage pressure monitoring while drilling without reference wells; the Bowers model is recommended when there are limited reference wells available. In the late exploration stage, both trend regression and Bowers models can be utilized to investigate overpressure distribution.

  • Lijun GUO, Xueni WANG, Jing DUAN, Baojun CHEN, Yi CHANG, Yuanyuan LI, Yufei WANG, Tian LUAN, Xiaopeng ZHANG, Jun LI, Kai BI, Zhen BIN, Juan CAI, Peng QI
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(12): 1243-1261. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.096

    Continuous vertical gradient observations of aerosols, clouds and precipitation in mountainous terrain provide critical insights into their distribution characteristics in vertical direction. Mountain cloud observation is thus an effective way for studying the formation mechanism of cloud and precipitation. This article reviews the development and current status of mountain clouds and fog observation technology over the past century, and summarizes the domestic and international research results of mountain clouds and fog observation. Cloud droplet sampling technology has evolved through three main stages: collision sampling, laser scattering, and cloud particle imaging. Currently, laser scattering technology is the primary method for cloud particle measurement due to its reliability, meanwhile cloud particle holographic imaging technology has advanced significantly owing to its capacity to preserve particles’ natural morphology and ambient conditions. Europe pioneered in meteorological observations in mountainous regions. In China, the mountain clouds and fog observation began in the 1950s, promoting the physical study of clouds and precipitation. Over the decades, mountain cloud physical observation stations in China have covered several typical climate zones. The physical characteristics of aerosols, cloud condensation nucleus, atmospheric ice nucleating particles and clouds were obtained, meanwhile the formation mechanisms for warm and mixed-phase clouds were investigated. A comparison of global mountainous observations reveals that the cloud droplet number concentration typically ranges from 106 to 500 cm-3, and the liquid water content typically ranges from 0.01 to 0.3 g/m3. Both parameters exhibit slight increases with altitude. Despite similar observation heights, the mean cloud droplet number concentration and liquid water content observed on Mount Lu were 45 cm-3 and 0.05 g/m3 lower, respectively, than those observed on the Western Ghats of India, primarily due to monsoonal differences. Thus, cloud microphysical parameters are influenced by both regional climate and observation altitude. In terms of cloud formation mechanism, the research in European and American has focused on the characteristics of atmospheric ice nucleating particles and formation mechanism of mixed phase cloud due to high-altitude of observation stations, highlighting the important effects of factors (supercooled droplets and updrafts) on rimming and Bergeron processes as well as blowing snow mechanism. Warm clouds observation in mountainous areas have confirmed key processes, including collision, turbulence, and entrainment, as well as the vital roles of mid-sized cloud droplets and secondary peaks on precipitation formation. Frequent drizzle in mountain regions is closely associated with cloud condensation nucleus, ice nucleus, weak updraft, turbulence and high-humidity conditions. In contrast, China’s cloud physics observation stations are located near the top of the boundary layer and below the boundary layer, so early mountain cloud and fog observations in China captured fluctuations in warm cloud microphysics and environmental parameters, which accelerated the collision-coalescence processes critical for the generation of mid-sized cloud droplets. So early mountain cloud observations have significantly contributed to advancing warm cloud fluctuations theories. Finally, prospects and suggestions are proposed for the cloud observation technologies and studies in mountainous regions.

  • Jun LI, Yang ZHAO, Zhaozhou CHEN, Lele ZHANG, Huan CAO, Shichang LI
    Advances in Earth Science. 2024, 39(11): 1196-1209. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2024.085

    Borehole collapse pressure prediction plays a key role in drilling safety, reducing construction costs, and realizing efficient drilling. Fracture development under complex ultra-deep geological conditions significantly affects the prediction of borehole collapse pressure. Conventional methods rely on finite element simulations for 3D geomechanical modeling and 3D collapse stress prediction, which although, highly accurate, requires substantial computational resources. To address this issue, the study proposes an efficient and rapid in situ stress modeling method driven by seismic data, utilized for 3D collapse pressure prediction. Initially, a combined spring model with curvature properties is developed using a multi-scale data of pre-stack seismic and rock mechanics logging to model a three three-dimensional in situ stress field efficiently and rapidly. Next, based on the maximum likelihood attribute, the fracture development was obtained from 3D seismic data to provide 3D weak surface attribute parameters for the study area. Finally, the collapse model of sliding along the fracture plane was calculated using the Mohr-Coulomb criterion. This enables the collapse pressure prediction of the fractured formation from one-dimensional logging data to a three-dimensional working area. This method was applied to the woodworking area of Tari, with results showing a high agreement between model predictions measured data, reaching 93.79%. The prediction results also aligned well with formation micro-resistivity scanning imaging interpretations, verifying the method’s feasibility for predicting borehole wall collapse events. This study demonstrates that rapid, high precision modeling of collapse pressure can provide an integrated geological engineering solution for drilling in ultra-deep and complex areas.

  • Quanchao WEI, Zijun LIU, Khalid AHMEN, Hongbing GUO, Hongyuan XU, Heng WANG, Bin DENG
    Advances in Earth Science. 2023, 38(6): 644-660. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2023.026

    Since the middle of the 20th century, analog experiments have provided an independent method for studying geodynamic processes. Based on analog experiments, this paper reviews the similarity mechanism between the natural prototype and experimental model of geodynamic processes and reviews the mechanism and characteristics of the lithosphere dynamic process revealed by analog experiments. Furthermore, we compare analog data of the Cantabria Belt and Zagros Iran Plateau. Analog experiments use dry particle materials, (non-) linear viscous rheological materials, and viscoelastic materials to establish multilayer material structure models (i.e., double-, three-, and four-layer lithosphere structures). In general, the analog experimental devices include three types: an internal dynamic drive model of the conservation of the system energy material, external dynamic drive model of the open system, and internal and external dynamic hybrid drive models. Geodynamic deformation of the lithosphere is controlled by the coupling of multiple layers of the lithosphere (i.e., elastic strength or viscous stiffness) and an inherited heterogeneous structure. This controls the deformation of the basin-mountain system in the shallow water and lithosphere. The analog experiment data can provide a better explanation of the geodynamic processes and would play an increasingly important role in tectonic evolution, big-data structure of the basin, and disaster warning.

  • Shaojun LIU, Yong LIU, Shengxian ZHAO, Jian ZHANG, Naier DENG, Hucheng DENG, Jianhua HE, Hao XU, Lieyan CAO, Yuanhan HE, Meixuan YIN
    Advances in Earth Science. 2023, 38(12): 1271-1284. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2023.070

    Stress field characterization and evaluation is an important part of deep shale gas exploration and development, and is important in guiding the prediction of fracture crack direction, well network deployment, and horizontal well location deployment. Using the Longyi 1 subsection in Luzhou North District, Sichuan Basin, as an example; through indoor experiments, logging interpretation comparison, and stress field simulation prediction; we established the conversion relation equation of rock mechanics dynamic and static parameters, clarified the single well geostress characteristics, and completed the stress field perturbation analysis. This enabled us to realize the zoning portrayal of the stress field in the study area. The results of the study showed that: the rock mechanical parameters show the characteristics of “high Young’s modulus and low Poisson's ratio,” which indicates that the target layer is highly brittle. The three-directional stress increased with increasing burial depth, and the relationship between the stresses was as follows: SH > Sv > Sh . A comparison and analysis of the four stress direction discrimination methods showed that the maximum horizontal principal stresses in the study area ranged 105-115°. The Fuji oblique inclination was deflected counter-clockwise with respect to the regional stress direction in the range 75-85°, whereas the Desheng oblique inclination often maintained the regional stress direction. Comparing the regional stress state, the dorsal inclined area was shown to be affected by the tensile stress, with the stress value decreasing and the stress direction being deflected clockwise, whereas the oblique inclined area showed the opposite tendency owing to the influence of the extruding stress. The maximum range of stress perturbation by fractures reaches up to 1.8 km, and the intensity of stress perturbation by fractures with different strikes is ranked as NEE, NE, and NNE. Based on the characteristics of fractures and stress field perturbations, the study area was classified into three types: adjusting, transforming, and stabilizing zones. The results of this study provide effective support for the optimization of subsequent development units to achieve a steady increase in the average EUR of a single well.

  • Leijun LIU, Jiangang HE, Haibo TU, Junjian LANG, Lintao LIU
    Advances in Earth Science. 2021, 36(5): 520-527. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2021.049

    The axisymmetric metal spring marine gravimeter is inevitably affected by carrier disturbance in dynamic measurement. Taking CHZ-Ⅱ marine gravimeter developed by Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences as an example, we set up its measuring model by mechanical analysis under working condition, and analyzed the influence of carrier disturbance on capacitance micro displacement detection. The results show that the vertical disturbance acceleration of the carrier directly affects the output of capacitance micro displacement detection of CHZ-Ⅱ marine gravimeter. We also analyzed the influence of carrier disturbance on dynamic nonlinear error of the gravimeter. The conclusions are as follows: Disturbance acceleration from the carrier (such as survey ship, investigation boat) is the direct factor of the marine gravimeter's nonlinear error. The dynamic nonlinear error is positively correlated with the amplitude of disturbance acceleration and the frequency of disturbance acceleration. The research in this paper is of great significance to improving the dynamic measurement accuracy of marine gravimeter.

  • Jianjun Qu,Yuquan Ling,Baojun Liu,Guangting Chen,Tao Wang,Zhibao Dong
    Advances in Earth Science. 2019, 34(3): 225-231. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2019.03.0225

    The concept and category of wind-sand engineering were discussed in this paper. The development processes of wind-sand engineering in China were reviewed preliminarily. Based on different regional environments, wind-sand engineering research in our country can be divided into two parts: aeolian research of major engineering in desert areas, and aeolian research of major engineering in other areas with special environment. Further than that, aeolian research of major engineering in desert areas can be divided into 4 stages, and aeolian research of major engineering in other areas with special environment mainly focuses on tropical coastal areas, Tibet Plateau and gobi in arid areas. Our research suggests that the development trends of major wind-sand engineering can be summarized as the following aspects. Revealing principles of the wind-sand engineering shelter systems; Evaluating environmental effects of the major wind-sand engineering; Functions of the wind-sand engineering transforming from simple sand prevention to eco-economic types shelter systems; A kind of treatment technology with fabricated materials and equipped construction processes needs to be studied urgently, which can make sand prevention with rapid pace, high efficiency and high quality.

  • Qiuhong Tang,Xingcai Liu,Zhe Li,Xiaobo Yun,Xuejun Zhang,Qiang Yu,Jun Li,Yongyong Zhang,Huijuan Cui,Siao Sun,Chi Zhang,Yin Tang,Guoyong Leng
    Advances in Earth Science. 2019, 34(2): 115-123. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2019.02.0115

    The terrestrial water cycle is influenced by a wide range of climatic variables and human disturbances. In the era of the Anthropocene, when humans drive the changes in atmospheric and hydrological processes in river basins, there is an urgent need to include human impacts in the study of the terrestrial water cycle. This paper focused on the large-scale hydrological modeling which takes account of human impacts, reviewed the research progress of the natural and human-induced changes in the terrestrial water cycle and the development of comprehensive terrestrial hydrological models in recent years, and proposed that an integrated water system model with human-related processes such as crop water demand model, engineering regulation and social water demand, be the key to large-scale water cycle simulations under changing environment. Based on the existing large-scale land surface hydrological model, there is a need to put forward the integration of the human-related processes. A comprehensive integrated water system model that considers multi-processes can help us to understand the key mechanisms of how climate change and human activity influence the regional water cycle. It also provides a theoretical and practical basis for investigating the causes and effects of changes in terrestrial water cycle under a changing environment, and thus offers scientific support for climate change adaptation in the water sector.

  • Xin Wang,Jinhui Zhang,Jia Jia,Mi Wang,Qiang Wang,Jianhui Chen,Fei Wang,Zaijun Li,Fahu Chen
    Advances in Earth Science. 2019, 34(1): 34-47. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2019.01.0034

    Loess of central Asia is located in a linkage zone between the European and Chinese loess depositional belts. Paleoclimate signatures from loess-paleosol sequences here is a key for completely understanding the spatial-tempo paleoclimate changes of Euro-Asia and for understanding the interactions between westerlies and Asia monsoon system during geological time. However, paleoclimate investigations of loess-paleosol sequences in arid central Asia is relatively weak than those from Europe and Chinese Loess Plateau. Specific, correlations of paleoclimate records with Chinese loess is required for better understanding “westerly regimes” in central Asia and its phase relationship with monsoon Asia on various time scale. In this work, we reviewed new advantages of loess study in central Asia during the last decades. Based on the stratigraphic and paleoclimatic correlations of loess-paleosol sequences between central Asia and the Chinese Loess Plateau, we discussed aridification history of Asia on tectonic time scale, the hydroclimate changes in arid central Asia and its phase relationship with Monsoonal Asia on orbital and millennial time scale during the Pleistocene.

  • Chuanxiang Yi, Xiaozhou Xin, Jichao Hu, Hailong Zhang, Xiaojun Li, Wei Gong
    Advances in Earth Science. 2018, 33(4): 425-434. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2018.04.0425

    In order to study the scale error of low resolution meteorological satellite cloud detection and its impact on the calculation of downlink radiation, cloud detection using high resolution stationary satellite GF-4 data and error analysis were carried out. Firstly, the cloud detection of GF-4 data is carried out by using visible channel threshold method and time series method, and the error of cloud detection results of Himawari-8 and FY-2 (FY-2G, FY-2E) is analyzed based on the results of GF-4 cloud detection.In the study area, FY-2G, FY-2E and Himawari-8 cloud images could distinguish the clouds and clear sky. The main reason for the error was the scale effect produced by different spatial resolution satellites(the differences caused by cloud detection algorithms are not discussed here).Most of the errors occurred in the areas of thin clouds and broken clouds.High resolution data could detect broken clouds, while low resolution data lead to false and missed detection. On this basis, the error of remote sensing calculation of short wave radiation was analyzed,and it was found that the error of the actual cloud amount in the pixel would bring significant error to the estimation of the downward radiation.The relative error of the instantaneous downward radiation in the selected test area was -173.52%, and the maximum relative error of shortwave radiation was -20.20%.The results show that the high resolution stationary satellite data can significantly improve the estimation accuracy of the downlink shortwave radiation in the regions with more broken clouds.

  • Na Liu, Hui Wang, Tiejun Ling, Ziqing Zu
    Advances in Earth Science. 2018, 33(2): 131-140. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2018.02.0131

    The marine environmental forecast plays an increasingly important role in economic growth and infrastructure development, and touches upon many fields and aspects, including marine security, energy resources development and protection, ocean shipping and fisheries. Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) OceanView supports the national research groups providing them with coordination and technical support among the partners. Forecasting centers develop and establish global operational ocean forecast systems. The global operational ocean forecasting system uses the ocean dynamic numerical model as the dynamic framework, and the near real-time high-quality observation input field is integrated into the model by data assimilation to realize the future environmental forecasts of the marine conditions covering the multi-time scale. The products are routinely validated with observations in order to assess their quality. This paper briefly introduced and reviewed the development process and current situation of the global ocean forecasting system covered by GODAE OceanView, and outlined the future development of global ocean forecasting.

  • Orginal Article
    Zijian Tang, Ming Kang, Jun Li
    Advances in Earth Science. 2017, 32(8): 839-849. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2017.08.0839

    More attentions have been paid to 3D geological modeling by earth science experts and scholars, which gradually becomes a research hotspot in the fields of mine geology, oil and gas exploration, etc. The detailed description of the 3D geological model is the prerequisite and guarantee for metallogenic prediction and reserve estimation,which is more favorable to play an important role in 3D visualization technology and geostatistics. A bauxite deposit in Henan Province was provided as an example and a series of difficult problems were dealt with in the 3D geological modeling. First of all, we used multiple vertical profiles to build ore body contour line. Based on the geological exploration data, the modeling process was discussed. The geometric database raw data format was revised. The auxiliary coil was used to build 3D model. Then, terrain surface model, the 3D ore body model, 3D stratum model and 3D structure model were successfully established. Based on the accurate 3D models, the L1 reserve was estimated by the Distance Power Inverse Ratio method and Ordinary Kriging. Ore bodie distribution and the reserves category were expressed. Finally, three different verification methods were used to verify the accuracy. Based on the traditional modeling method, a method based on the actual spatial location modeling of exploration engineering was improved, which can be modeled by any exploration project location. The accuracy and reliability of modeling were improved. It achieved the goals of the reserves category, reserve grade interval and reserve estimation dynamic visualization. The errors were within the controllable range.

  • Orginal Article
    Ke Huang, Mingtian Zhu, Lianchang Zhang, Wenjun Li, Bingyu Gao
    Advances in Earth Science. 2017, 32(3): 262-275. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2017.03.0262

    Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is well characterized by the in-situ, real time, lower limit of detection and high space resolution, etc. Therefore, it is more excellent in the analysis of trace element for varied minerals in comparison to other micro-zone analysis technologies. Magnetite as a common mineral from different deposits and rocks has been focused on chemical compositions by researchers worldwide. In fact, as the insignificant matrix effect for most elements in magnetite, analysis results could be calculated effectively against Fe-rich silicate glass as the reference material. Therefore, researches on trace element distribution of magnetite have been developed rapidly in recent years, and it has a wide application prospect in reflecting the condition of ore-forming, discriminating different deposit types and indicating prospecting exploration. Comparing varied previous discrimination diagrams about magnetite via collecting trace element data from available literatures based on 25 deposits, we found that there was an urgent need for further detailing and reexamining the boundary of fields representing different genetic types, and it was vital for interpreting the data through carefully petrographical observation before analysis. In addition, we discussed several complex physicochemical factors, which would influence the element concentration of magmatite in igneous and hydrothermal processes, such as melt/fluid composition, temperature, cooling rate, pressure, oxygen fugacity, sulfur fugacity and silica activity. In magma stage, Magnetite’s components are closely related to melts composition and differentiation, while fluid features would also significantly change magnetie's components. Furthermore, there is serious interference for discriminating the genesis of magnetite because of late stage fluids and equilibrium again in subsolidus condition. This paper reviewed the developments of trace elements analysis by LA-ICP-MS and important applications about magnetite in mineral deposit so that unique thoughts for the research on mineralization and ore-forming processes could be obtained.

  • Orginal Article
    Jinping Zhao, Jiuxin Shi, Zhaomin Wang, Zhijun Li, Fei Huang
    Advances in Earth Science. 2015, 30(9): 985-995. https://doi.org/10.11867/ j.issn.1001-8166.2015.09.0985

    Since the 1970s, the continuous global warming has impacted the Arctic environment. The temperature increasing rate of Arctic during this century is nearly twice that of the global average, which is named as Arctic Amplification phenomena. Sea ice coverage of Arctic Ocean varied in a declined trend. Summer sea ice extent in 2012 was less than 40% of that in last century. The serious retreat of Arctic sea ice coverage is a unique phenomenon during the past 1 450 years. It is projected that an ice-free summer Arctic will happen in the near future. The positive feedback processes inside the Arctic are considered to be the key factors to drive the Arctic amplification under the background of global warming, which result in the Arctic and global climate changes, and drive many extreme meteorological and climatological events. An important mission of Arctic science is to reveal the physical mechanisms that drive these positive feedbacks. The main scientific issues of Arctic amplification are all related to the air-ice-sea interaction. Sea ice is the most active factor of Arctic amplification. The variations of sea ice microstructure and the thermal dynamical features need to be clarified quantitatively by considering the melt pond, lateral melting, snow cover, and ice drifting. Ocean is the key factor to acquire and store the solar energy for Arctic change. Oceanic heat flux is very important for the energy reallocation (energy storage and release), which is influenced by fresh water content and pycnocline structure to form the air-sea coupling. The main goal of researches for the Arctic Amplification is to understand the variation of Arctic climate system, the air-ice-sea interaction, feedback between ocean and atmosphere, variation in cyclones and blocks, influence of cloud and fog on Arctic change. On the basis of better understanding of variation of sea ice, ocean, and climate Arctic, the dominant function and physical processes of the vortex Rossby-waves will be the main issue to reveal the gateways and processes for the influence of Arctic change on China’s climate.

  • Orginal Article
    Wenlong Ding, Xinghua Wang, Qiujia Hu, Shuai Yin, Xiangyu Cao, Jianjun Liu
    Advances in Earth Science. 2015, 30(7): 737-750. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2015.07.0737

    Fracture is the key factor of getting the high and stable yield in the tight sandstone reservoir. Based on the systematic research and the recent study result of domestic and foreign tight sandstone gas reservoir fractures, the fracture types and its formation mechanisms are comprehensively described. The identification methods of fractures in tight sandstone reservoirs were in detail described in the aspects of geology, logging, seismic and experimental data. Through methods of the observation of field outcrops, cores and thin sections, as well as the structure curvature, the conventional and special logging, the fracture parameters of reservoir fracture densities, opening angles, occurrences, systems and orientations can be obtained. Fracture distribution forecasting methods mainly include geological analysis, analysis of tectonic curvature, p-wave anisotropy analysis, seismic coherence analysis, inclination discontinuity fracture detection technology and tectonic stress field simulation technology, etc. At present, the study of fractures in tight sandstone reservoirs of marine facies and transitional facies (within the coal-bearing formations) under the complex tectonic evolution background is relatively little in China, the differences of fractures’ filling mechanism and micro-fractures quantitative identification is lack of systematic research, the precision of seismic identification of fractures remains to be further improved, and effective fracture identification methods and standard parameter systems in tight sandstone reservoirs for various types of sedimentary facies and tectonic evolution backgrounds have not yet formed. It is pointed out that the future development trend of the research will mainly focus on the following: combination of all kinds of research methods of fractures, establishment of fracture identification standards and parameters systems, analysis of microfractures, description of fracture development degree and quantitative relationships among main controlling factors, improvement of the fractures resolution by seismic prediction, and study on the coupling relationship among the hydraulic fractures, natural fractures and ground stress.

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    Jun Liu, Zhigang Yu, Jiaye Zang, Tao Sun, Chenying Zhao, Xiangbin Ran
    Advances in Earth Science. 2015, 30(5): 564-578. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2015.05.564

    Ocean margin is recognized as a most important area for land-sea interaction and also one of the major sinks of organic carbon, which plays a very important role in global biogeochemical cycles of carbon. Based on the comprehensive investigation in the Bohai and Yellow Seas in May and November, 2012 and other available data, distributions of Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC), Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) and sedimentary Total Organic Carbon (TOC) were discussed, and fluxes and fates of organic carbon in the Bohai and Yellow Seas were estimated. The results show that DOC is the dominate form of organic carbon in the Bohai and Yellow Seas. DOC and POC distributions show a gradient decline trend from nearshore zone to offshore area, and the components of POC is consisted of both terrestrial and marine matters. High content of TOC in sediments distributes in accordance with estuaries and mud areas. Results of budget of organic carbon show that the major sources of organic carbon is phytoplankton related production with a flux of (6 760±971) ×104 t/a, accounting for (74±10)% of total sources, and then the fluxes of sediment resuspension, input from East China Sea, riverine input and atmospheric deposition are (884±200)×104 t/a, (679±107)×104 t/a, (643±63)×104 t/a and (141±39)×104 t/a, with contribution rates of (10±2.2)%, (7.5±1.2)%, (7±0.7)% and (1.5±0.4)%, respectively. Dominate removal of organic carbon in the Bohai and Yellow Seas are biorespiration with a flux of (5 190±746) ×104 t/a, accounting for (57±8.2)% of organic carbon removal, and then the fluxes of organic carbon output to East China Sea, sedimentation and degradation are (2 150±370)×104 t/a, (1 030±225)×104 t/a and (737±191)×104 t/a, with contribution rates of (24±4.1)%, (11±2.5)% and (8.0±2.1)%, respectively. These indicate that the Bohai and Yellow Seas show a potential sink of organic carbon, and about (1.6±0.3)% of organic carbon from external input and authigenic production is preserved in sediment. Budget indicates that the dominate sources are marine authigenic products, while terrestrial inputs play a minor role in the Bohai and Yellow Seas.

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    Chuantao Xiao, Li Gong, Wenjun Liang
    Advances in Earth Science. 2014, 29(7): 819-827. https://doi.org/10.11867/j.issn.1001-8166.2014.07.0819

    The research area is located in the western part of Sichuan basin as a Yangtze ecotope of Cathaysian Tethyan area. It is dominated by benthic fauna, including brachiopods, Fusulinids, corals, bivalves, foraminifers, ammonites, bryozoans,Crinoids and pleopods which are less common with traces of trilobites, stromatoporas, nautilus and sporopollens seen in one or two areas,which are obviously controlled by sedimentary environments and in accordance with sedimentary facies.Through the analysis of fossils and research on burial characteristics from middle PermianmiddleTriassic, based on the combination of the feature of fossils in time and space, seventeen communities are recognized, the coposition, construction and palaeoenvironment of each community are expounded. Study shows that different ecological type biocoenose are distributed in different locations, which are mainly represented by sessile benthic community in the main research area, composed of Mianzhu, Mianyang, Deyang and Santai and nektonic community in marginal areas in the research area subdivided into two parts: Areas around Guangyuan-Nanjiang-Tongjiang, located at the margins in the northeast of the research area, and areas around Wenchuan-Maoxian-Dayidafeishui situated at the western borders of the research area. According to the combination of communities with sedimentary characteristics,six kinds of biofacies have been recognized and described in the study area and biofacies pattern are established. Category,ecotype, typical community and sedimentary facies of each biofacies are elucidated in this paper. The subdivision and analysis of community are meaningful for the studies of paleoenvironment ,paleogeography and their evolutions,The research of biaofacies is important for the recovery of paleobiogeography and paleoplate tectonic characteristics.

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    Xin Xiong, Wenyi Xu, Liqiong Jia, Jun Li
    Advances in Earth Science. 2014, 29(2): 250-264. https://doi.org/1001-8166(2014)02-0250-15

    Porphyry copper refers to porphyritic felsic intrusive rocks while alteration and mineralization with obvious zoning are controlled by fluid and structure. Mineralization are disseminated and of low-grade. Porphyry copper is the most important type of copper deposit, which provides nearly three-quarters of copper in the world. Most porphyry Cu deposits occur in magmatic arc settings and in collisional orogen or intraplate settings. However,it fails to give a reasonable explanation in the collisional or orogen setting. In this paper, we review recent study on porphyry copper deposit about the tectonic setting, get an understanding of the differences and similarities between Porphyry Copper Deposit of China and that abroad. We also recognize tectonic setting and its structure for explaining the formation of the Porphyry Copper Deposit from the macro aspect.