The nanoscale control of reactive fluids on geological processes within the solid Earth - EMU Research Excellence Medal Lecture

Abstract. We analyzed what kind of fundamental physical phenomena can be responsible for the generation of the anomalous latitudinal zones of the seismic activity, and the hotspots, and some other geophysical processes. The assessment of tidal effect contribution to the earthquake preparation process is discussed. A disk model of the Earth's rotation was proposed. The model is acceptable for the homogeneous Earth and for the heterogeneous one. The disk model explains the nucleation of two maximums of the gradient of the moment of inertia over latitude with respect to the Equator. Effects of the variations in the Earth's rotation angular velocity were estimated and the possible features caused by the rotation velocity instability were described. The variations in the relative velocity of the Earth's rotation (dimensionless value ν ≈ (T − P)/P) are approximately equal upon the average to 10−8, where T is the observed length of day for the Earth, and P is the astronomical day. These variations lead to the occurrence of the additional energy estimated as 1020 J. The authors proposed the hypothesis of a pulsating geoid based on effects of the Earth's rotation features, and tidal forces, and conception of critical latitudes in the solid Earth. This hypothesis may highlight the phenomenon of zonal intensification of some geological processes in the solid Earth (the seismic activity, and hotspot location, and major ore deposit locations).

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The role of the Australian Centre for Astrobiology (Centre of Research Excellence) in the Macquarie University Biotechnology Research Institute

Microbiology Australia ◽

10.1071/ma04106 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Peter L Bergquist

Keyword(s):

Biotechnology Research ◽

Geological Processes ◽

Research Excellence ◽

Research Institute

It is widely recognised that there is a strong need to link microbiology more closely with geology in order to find explanations for many geological phenomena. Some of the organisms involved in geological processes are also of interest to the biotechnologist.

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The "Real" Impact Factor: Reflections on the Impact of the Research Excellence Framework

FINANCIAL REPORTING ◽

10.3280/fr2016-001002 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 15-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jane Broadbent

Keyword(s):

Impact Factor ◽

Research Excellence Framework ◽

The Real ◽

Research Excellence ◽

The Impact

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Engineering-Geological Studies Of The Territory, Soils Of Foundation And Foundations Of The Architectural Monument Of The "Melnikov’s House" In Moscow

Promyshlennoe i Grazhdanskoe Stroitel stvo ◽

10.33622/0869-7019.2019.05.41-51 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 41-51

Keyword(s):

Working Condition ◽

Overlying Water ◽

North East ◽

The North ◽

Geological Processes ◽

Architectural Monument ◽

Geological Conditions ◽

Zone Of Influence ◽

Complex Engineering ◽

Building Engineering

On the basis of engineering and design surveys of the building, engineering-geological and geophysical studies of the soils of the territory conducted by the article authors, as well as with due regard for the results of studies conducted on this territory by other authors, the features of the foundations, soils of their foundation and engineering-geological conditions of the territory of the Melnikov House are established. It is shown that the Melnikov house is located under complex engineering-geological conditions on the territory of high geological risk, in the zone of influence of tectonic disturbance. To the North of the area there is a zone of intersection of the observed disturbance with a larger disturbance that can have an impact on geological processes. To the North-East of the site of the Melnikov House, a sharp immersion of the roof of carbon deposits was revealed. It promotes groundwater seepage into limestone of the carbonate strata from overlying water-bearing sands and activation of processes of suffusion removal and sinkhole phenomena of the soil. The surveyed area is assessed as potentially karst-hazardous and adjacent to it from the North-East territory as karst-dangerous. In this regard any construction on the adjacent territory can provoke activation of sinkhole phenomena on the surface. The foundations of the building are basically in working condition. Existing defects can be eliminated during repair. The foundation soils mainly have sufficient bearing capacity. Areas of the base with bulk soil can be reinforced. However, when developing a project for the reconstruction of the building and its territory, it should be taken into account that the design of the Melnikov House does not provide for its operation on the loads at the formation of sinkholes.

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Forecast of manifestations of dangerous geological processes in Dnipropetrovsk with the use of methods of aerospace remote sensing of the Earth

Kosmìčna nauka ì tehnologìâ ◽

10.15407/knit2004.05.194 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 10 (5-6) ◽

pp. 194-196

Author(s):

V.I. Voloshin ◽

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A.S. Levenko ◽

N.N. Peremetchik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Geological Processes ◽

The Earth

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Chemo-Mechanical Coupling and Material Evolution in Finitely Deforming Solids Permeated with Reactive Fluids

10.26226/morressier.5f5f8e69aa777f8ba5bd613f ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Arif Masud

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Coupling ◽

Reactive Fluids

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Depositional Environment Drive as Overpressure Generation: Study Case in “Gap” Field, North West Java Basin

Proc. Indon. Petrol. Assoc., Digital Technical Conference, 2020 ◽

10.29118/ipa20-sg-276 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

A., C. Prasetyo

Keyword(s):

Clay Mineral ◽

Depositional Environment ◽

Mineral Content ◽

Hydrocarbon Generation ◽

Well Test ◽

Burial History ◽

The South ◽

North West ◽

The North ◽

Geological Processes

Overpressure existence represents a geological hazard; therefore, an accurate pore pressure prediction is critical for well planning and drilling procedures, etc. Overpressure is a geological phenomenon usually generated by two mechanisms, loading (disequilibrium compaction) and unloading mechanisms (diagenesis and hydrocarbon generation) and they are all geological processes. This research was conducted based on analytical and descriptive methods integrated with well data including wireline log, laboratory test and well test data. This research was conducted based on quantitative estimate of pore pressures using the Eaton Method. The stages are determining shale intervals with GR logs, calculating vertical stress/overburden stress values, determining normal compaction trends, making cross plots of sonic logs against density logs, calculating geothermal gradients, analyzing hydrocarbon maturity, and calculating sedimentation rates with burial history. The research conducted an analysis method on the distribution of clay mineral composition to determine depositional environment and its relationship to overpressure. The wells include GAP-01, GAP-02, GAP-03, and GAP-04 which has an overpressure zone range at depth 8501-10988 ft. The pressure value within the 4 wells has a range between 4358-7451 Psi. Overpressure mechanism in the GAP field is caused by non-loading mechanism (clay mineral diagenesis and hydrocarbon maturation). Overpressure distribution is controlled by its stratigraphy. Therefore, it is possible overpressure is spread quite broadly, especially in the low morphology of the “GAP” Field. This relates to the delta depositional environment with thick shale. Based on clay minerals distribution, the northern part (GAP 02 & 03) has more clay mineral content compared to the south and this can be interpreted increasingly towards sea (low energy regime) and facies turned into pro-delta. Overpressure might be found shallower in the north than the south due to higher clay mineral content present to the north.

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The East Greenland continental margin, the Prinsen af Wales Bjerge and new Skaergaard intrusion initiatives

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin ◽

10.34194/ggub.v189.5162 ◽

2001 ◽

pp. 83-98

Author(s):

Troels F.D. Nielsen ◽

Henriette Hansen ◽

C. Kent Brooks ◽

Charles E. Lesher

Keyword(s):

Continental Margin ◽

Mineral Exploration ◽

Science Research ◽

Field Work ◽

Alkaline Magmatism ◽

Skaergaard Intrusion ◽

East Greenland ◽

Geological Processes ◽

Break Up ◽

Petroleum Company

NOTE: This article was published in a former series of GEUS Bulletin. Please use the original series name when citing this article, for example: Nielsen, T. F., Hansen, H., Brooks, C. K., & Lesher, C. E. (2001). The East Greenland continental margin, the Prinsen af Wales Bjerge and new Skaergaard intrusion initiatives. Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin, 189, 83-98. https://doi.org/10.34194/ggub.v189.5162 _______________ The rifted volcanic margin of East Greenland has remained a major area for field studies and the development of models for the dynamics of plume-related continental break-up since the start of the Danish Lithosphere Centre (DLC) in 1994. The studies cover a range of disciplines and geological processes from the early development of pre-break-up basin formation and sedimentation over the main phase of basaltic magmatism to the late stages of alkaline magmatism and structural re-equilibration. The East Greenland field activities in the summer of 2000, collectively referred to as EG 2000, were facilitated by a logistic platform provided by support from Statens Naturvidenskabelige Forskningsråd (SNF, the Danish Natural Science Research Council) and the Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP) in Nuuk, Greenland for the retrieval of 6 km of drillcore from the Skaergaard intrusion. During 1989 and 1990 mineral exploration had resulted in drilling of more than 15 km of core through the classic layered gabbros. The logistic platform also provided support for DLC and Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) field work and projects throughout the Kangerlussuaq region and on the Blosseville Kyst (Fig. 1), as well as mineral exploration and petroleum company activities.

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