Gravity Anomalies, Fault Tectonics and Seismicity of the Terek-Caspian Trough

При изучении геологического строения глубокопогруженных нефтегазоперспективных горизонтов и изучении современной геодинамики Терско-Каспийского прогиба (ТКП) весьма актуальным является уточнение пространственного положения существующих и выделение новых разломных структур. Пространственное положение разломов устанавливается по комплексу геолого-геофизических критериев, причем геофизические признаки являются преобладающими. Цель. На основании карты аномалий силы тяжести масштаба 1:200 000 и карты магнитного поля масштабов 1:200 000 и 1:500 000 были созданы цифровые модели гравитационного и магнитного полей и составлена схема аномального гравитационного поля (Δga) западной части ТКП. Электронная база сейсмологической информации была составлена на основе сведений об исторических и инструментальных землетрясениях (1950–2020 гг.), а также макросейсмических данных. Методы работы. Трансформация исходного аномального гравитационного поля выполнена путем расчета вектора горизонтального градиента Wsz и третьей вертикальной производной Wzzz потенциала силы тяжести, с использованием компьютерной программы, реализующей метод F-аппроксимации, основанный на представлении потенциала аномального гравитационного и магнитного полей интегралом Фурье. Для анализа сейсмичности выполнен расчет сейсмической активности А10 по формуле Ю.В. Ризниченко с использованием компьютерной программы, реализующей способ суммирования с постоянной детальностью, основанный на суммировании числа землетрясений всех энергетических классов больше минимального представительного в фиксированной зоне осреднения. Результаты работы и обсуждение. По результатам обработки и интерпретации геофизических данных построена серия тематических карт по территории ТКП: карты вектора горизонтального градиента Wsz и третьей вертикальной производной Wzzz потенциала силы тяжести; карта сейсмической активности А10. На основе анализа полученных данных с привлечением существующей геологической информации уточнено положение известных разломов и выделены новые, по итогам исследований составлена карта разломов западной части ТКП When studying the geological structure of deeply submerged oil and gas promising horizons and studying the modern geodynamics of the Terek-Caspian trough (TCT), it is very important to clarify the spatial position of the existing fault structures and identify new ones. To determine the spatial position of the faults, a set of geological and geophysical criteria is established, with geophysical features prevailing. Aim. Based on the gravity anomaly map of scale 1: 200,000 and magnetic field maps of scales 1: 200,000 and 1: 500,000, digital models of gravitational and magnetic fields were created and a diagram of the anomalous gravitational field (Δga) of the western part of the TCT was drawn. The electronic database of seismological information was compiled on the basis of information about historical and instrumental earthquakes (1950–2020), as well as macroseismic data. Methods. The transformation of the initial anomalous gravitational field is performed by calculating the horizontal gradient vector Wszand the third vertical derivative Wzzzof the gravity potential using a computer program that implements the F-approximation method based on the representation of the potential of the anomalous gravitational and magnetic fields by the Fourier integral. To analyze the seismicity, the seismic activity А10 was calculated according to the formula of Yu.V. Riznichenko using a computer program that implements the summation method with constant detail, based on the summation of the number of earthquakes of all energy classes greater than the minimum representative in a fixed averaging zone. Results and discussion. Based on the results of processing and interpretation of geophysical data, a set of thematic maps was built for the TCT territory. This set includes maps of the horizontal gradient vector Wsz and the third vertical derivative Wzzz of the gravity potential; seismic activity map А10. Based on the analysis of the data obtained with the involvement of existing geological information, the position of the known faults was clarified and new ones were identified, based on the results of the research, a map of the faults for the western part of the TCT was compiled

Interpretation of Subsurface Fault Through Multi-Level Second Vertical Derivative Gravitational Data in Bittuang Geothermal Working Area, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

The research was conducted in Bittuang, Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province, as one of the geothermal prospect areas and targets for the initial stage of the Government exploration drilling program for the 2020-2024 period. One aspect of geothermal is the manifestation control structure as a fluid migration path from below the surface. Therefore, identification of existing structures in the Bittuang geothermal area was carried out and confirmed the surface geological structure contained in the Bittuang geothermal geological map. In determining the presence of a fault and knowing its characteristics such as the type of fault, the direction of the dip, and the magnitude of the dip of the fault, the gravity data is processed using the multi-level second vertical derivative (ML-SVD) method. To strengthen the interpretation, the results from the ML-SVD were matched with the data from the horizontal gradient (HG) method and the geological data of the structure of the study area. From this process, there are 27 faults in the Bittuang geothermal area, two of which are indicated as controlling faults for the manifestation of the Balla group and the Cepeng group. This research is expected to describe faults in the Bittuang geothermal area, which can support detailed exploration activities.

Relation between total ozone and sub-tropical jet stream

This article investigates the relationship between total ozone and subtropical jet stream (STJ). Total ozone data have been obtained from the total ozone mapping spectrometer (TOMS) instrument on the Nimbus - 7 satellite and have been examined in conjunction with meteorological data in the region 90°- 160°E, 20° -50°N, i.e., the entrance region of the East Asian STJ from October 1982 to September 1983. The STJ marks the boundary between the high tropical tropopause (ca. 1000 hPa) and lower subtropical tropopause (ca. 200 hPa). In winter it has been found that the total ozone contours are almost parallel to the wind direction, and the horizontal gradient in total ozone increases as the wind speed strengthens. The STJ normally marks a steep gradient in total ozone but in spring anomalous patterns are seen sometimes with very small gradients across the jet. A particular study has been conducted of these events, which are associated with a layer of relatively low but still stratospheric potential vorticity (PV) at around 150 hPa (380K) on the poleward side of the jet. This appears to be consistent with a transfer of air from troposphere to stratosphere above the jet core in March and April.

Comparing Frontal Structures of Extratropical Cyclones in the Northwestern Pacific and Northwestern Atlantic Storm Tracks

The frontal structures of extratropical cyclones developing in the Northwestern Pacific storm track are relatively poorly understood compared with those in Europe and the Atlantic Ocean, for which representative conceptual models have been developed. In this paper, the structures of cyclones and their associated fronts in the Northwestern Pacific (NP), as well as in the Okhotsk Sea and Sea of Japan (OJ), are examined at their developing and mature stages using Japanese 55-year reanalysis dataset. Furthermore, the frontal structures in the NP are compared with those in the Northwestern Atlantic (NA). At the time of maximum deepening rate, cyclones in the NP are accompanied by strong warm and cold fronts, whereas cyclones in the OJ are more frequently accompanied by cold fronts than by warm fronts and tend to have stronger cold fronts than warm fronts. The weaker warm fronts than cold fronts to the east and northeast of cyclones in the OJ is likely due to the cyclones developing to the north and away from the region where the horizontal gradient of environmental potential temperature is strong. A comparison between mature cyclones in the NP and NA shows that the warm fronts in the NA tend to extend northeastward, whereas those in the NP extend more southeastward. These differences in warm fronts between NP and NA are suggested to be due to the difference in the horizontal structures of the warm currents between NP and NA.

Geological region by multi-signal method of gravity anomaly data in central Vietnam area

This paper presents the research results of applying the combined method of probabilistic statistical approaches, energy density spectral correlation, two-dimensional filtering in dynamic sliding windows, full horizontal gradient and heterogeneous axis tracking method to process and interpret the Bughe gravitational anomaly field in central area Vietnam. The calculation results have shown the superiority of the twodimensional filter in dynamic sliding windows compared to the filters in fixed windows in GEOSOFT software, GMT software. According to the physical characteristics of the field, the study area was divided into 13 homogeneous classes, this result is consistent with the geological-tectonic data in the area. In the north and northeast, the stabilized rock layers are characterized by homogeneous layers that extend in the northwestsoutheast direction. In the south and southwest, there is complex tectonic activity characterized by high density rock layers overlain by low density rock layers in each fault band with different directions of development. This suggests that there may be deeply buried mineral deposits of magmatic origin in central area Vietnam.

Mapping the spatial distribution of NO₂ with in situ and remote sensing instruments during the Munich NO₂ imaging campaign

We present results from the Munich NO2 imaging campaign (MuNIC) where nitrogen dioxide (NO2) near-surface concentrations (NSC) and vertical column densities (VCD) were measured with stationary, mobile and airborne in situ and remote sensing instruments. The most intensive day of the campaign was 7 July 2016, when the NO2 VCD field was mapped with the Airborne Prism Experiment (APEX) imaging spectrometer. The spatial distribution of APEX VCDs was rather smooth with a horizontal gradient between lower values upwind and higher values downwind of the city center. The NO2 map had no pronounced source signatures except for the plumes of two combined heat and power plants (CHP). The APEX VCDs agree well with mobile MAX-DOAS observations from two vehicles conducted in the same afternoon (r = 0.55). In contrast to the VCDs, mobile NSC measurements revealed high spatial and temporal variability along the roads with highest values in congested areas and tunnels. The NOx emissions of the two CHP plants were estimated from the APEX observations using a mass-balance approach. The estimates are higher than reported emissions, but uncertainties are high because the campaign day was unstable and convective, resulting in low and highly variable wind speeds. The NOx emission estimates are consistent with CO2 emissions determined from two ground-based FTIR instruments operated near one CHP plant. We conclude that airborne imaging spectrometers are well suited to map the spatial distribution of NO2 VCDs over large areas. The emission plumes of point sources can be detected in the APEX observations, but accurate flow fields are essential to estimate emissions with sufficient accuracy. The application of airborne imaging spectrometers for studying NSCs, for example as input for epidemiological studies, is less straight forward and requires to account for the non-trivial relationship between VCDs and NSCs.

Exploiting Aeromagnetic and Gravity Data Interpretation to Delineate Massif Deposits of Rehamna Area (Western Meseta-Morocco)

The analysis of the magnetic signatures and gravity gradient values of the Rehamna Massif south of the Moroccan Western Meseta by using Geosoft Oasis Montaj 7.0.1 software, allowed us to detect several useful anomalies to be exploited and which are related to magmatic bodies and structural features within the study area. These data were analyzed by applying several techniques, including the horizontal gradient filters combined with the first vertical derivative. Subsurface structures; such as geological boundaries, faults, dykes and folds, were visualized as lineaments on geophysical maps, then results were compared with structural features provided by previous studies in the region. Thus, the Rehamna Massif structural map shows sets of linear features which may represent faults or boundaries of geological structures, which can be either faults or boundaries of geological structures, and they are mostly oriented in the directions: N-S, NNE-SSW, NE-SW, E-W with the predominance of the NNE-SSW to NE-SW directions. In addition, the super position of the minerals bearing beds or formations were distinguished from gravity and magnetic data processing results. Some of the recognized anomalies are related to the existence of precious metals which belong to the granitic bodies within the study area.

DELINEATION OF LINEAMENTS IN THE REGION OF OUADDAI (CHAD) USING GRAVITY DATA

The gravity map of Ouaddai in the eastern region of Chad exhibits important anomalies that are often delimitated by the high gravity gradients, resulting from the density contrasts between various anomaly sources. This presumes an important tectonic activity in zone. Because of its arid and desert nature, the region is water-poor or even lacking water resources. The main source of water in the region is made of very deep aquifers. The gravity analysis from this study helps to better understand the network of faults in the area. Many complementary approaches of the gravity data processing have been applied, namely the horizontal gradient coupled to the upward and downward continuation and the Euler method. Results from the data filtring have allowed highlighting faults network in various directions (SSW-NNE S-N E-W, NE-SW) and the main direction. In total, 37 major faults were detected with various lengths including 11 (F6, F9, F10, F12, F17, F29, F31, F34, F35, F37) for a cumulative total length of 353 km oriented towards Bongor basin and 15 others (F1, F4, F7, F8, F11, F13, F18, F20, F23, F25, F26, F27, F28, F30, F33), for a cumulative total length of 621 km, oriented towards Doba basin. These faults are of paramount importance with great potential impacts on the regions hydrocarbon reservoirs. Thise results in one hand confirmed some known faults from the previous investigations. In the other hand, the study helps to identify other new and unknown tectonic signatures.

Backward erosion testing : Magnolia Levee

Using a confined flume device, an experimental study investigated the critical horizontal gradient of soils obtained from a site identified as potentially vulnerable to backward erosion piping (BEP). Tests were conducted on glacial outwash material obtained from a sand and gravel quarry in the vicinity of Magnolia Levee in the community of Magnolia, OH. The two bulk samples collected from the quarry had similar grain-size distributions, grain roundness, and depositional environments as the foundation materials beneath the levee. Samples were prepared at various densities and subjected to gradual increases of flow in a wooden flume with an acrylic top until BEP was observed. The critical average horizontal gradient ranged from 0.21 to 0.30 for a bulk sample with a coefficient of uniformity of 1.6, while tests conducted on a bulk sample with a coefficient of uniformity of 2.5 yielded critical average horizontal gradients of 0.31 to 0.36. The critical average gradients measured during these tests compared favorably to values in the literature after applying adjustments according to Schmertmann’s method.