Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiuling Chen, Yougui Song, Yue Li, Yuzhen Huang, Xiaoxiao Zhou, Yifei Fan
Summary: The surface sediments in the Tarim Basin originate from Central Asia and adjacent arid/semi-arid areas, being completely homogenized by the Westerlies and local wind systems before deposition. The sediments in most parts of the basin contain a higher proportion of dust from Central Asia in the 2-16μm fraction and exhibit a relatively high level of homogeneity. Additionally, materials derived from regional sources dominate the 32-63μm and >63μm fractions, with fluvial systems playing an important role as additional transport mechanisms.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guangyou Zhu, Weiyan Chen, Huihui Yan, Lei Yan, Zhiyao Zhang, Kun Zhao, Tingting Li
Summary: The northwest margin of the Tarim Basin underwent a tectonic transformation in the Neoproterozoic, forming a continental rift and thick deposits of black mudstone that serve as a potential source rock for oil. The source rocks in this area are highly mature and primarily consist of marine type I kerogen. The tectonic evolution of the northwest Tarim was reconstructed based on detrital zircon ages and seismic reflection characteristics, providing important information for Precambrian oil and gas exploration.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Xinchun Liu, Mingcai Hou, Xiaolin Chang, Song Wang, James G. Ogg, Hongwei Luo, Hongrui Zhang, Caineng Mu, Yu Liu
Summary: The marine red beds of the late Ordovician exhibit diverse characteristics and are influenced by regional tectonic settings and environmental changes. These different red-colored sediment layers provide crucial information about Earth's history and environmental evolution.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Xiaolin Chang, Mingcai Hou, Adam Woods, Zhong-Qiang Chen, Xinchun Liu, Zhiwei Liao, Yu Liu, Hui Chao
Summary: The study investigates redox variations during the Late Ordovician in the northwest Tarim Basin and the Middle Yangtze region in China, revealing three distinct periods of fluctuating redox conditions. Volcanic activities and chemical weathering may have triggered euxinic events, as well as rapid fluctuations between reducing and oxidizing conditions.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Liang-lu Qu, Jun-Qiang Yao, Yong Zhao
Summary: Using the ERA-5 monthly reanalysis data and precipitation observations, this paper analyzes the interdecadal dry-wet transition and its mechanism in the Tarim Basin during summer. From 1961 to 2021, the basin experiences a trend of wetting in the west and drying in the east. The study identifies three subperiods based on nine-year moving averages of precipitation and demonstrates an interdecadal turning from wetting to drying. The increase in water vapor advection and convergence, combined with changes in temperature, wind speed, and humidity, results in the observed changes in precipitation and moisture conditions in the basin.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meiqing Feng, Yaning Chen, Weili Duan, Ziyang Zhu, Chuan Wang, Yanan Hu
Summary: This study establishes the framework of the water-energy-carbon emissions (WEC) nexus in crop production and evaluates the coupling coordination development level of the WEC system. The results show an increasing trend of energy inputs per hectare for major crops in the Tarim River Basin (TRB) and significant spatial differences in carbon footprint (CF). The study emphasizes the importance of cropping patterns in promoting the low-carbon transition of crop production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuai Zhang, Yin Wang, Yang Wang, Zhi Li, Yifeng Hou
Summary: This study investigates the spatial and temporal variation in ecosystem service value (ESV) in the Tarim River Basin (TRB) from 2000 to 2020. The results show that ESV has fluctuated since 2000, with an increase of CNY 14.02 billion, particularly in the Hotan River region. The growth of ESV is mainly attributed to the conversion of barren land to water and grassland, while the loss of ESV is mainly affected by the conversion of water to cropland and barren land and grassland to cropland and barren land.
Article
Geography, Physical
Feng Li, Xiuxiang Lu, Jianfa Chen, Rui Wang, Yangyang Wang, Zeya Chen
Summary: This study analyzed Eopalaeozoic shales in the Kalpin block of the Tarim Basin through integrated organic and inorganic geochemistry research. The results revealed dramatic changes in the ocean environment during the Eopalaeozoic period, with diverse planktonic algae dominating the source of organic matter. Chemical alteration index indicated transitions in climate and weathering conditions. Redox proxies showed stratified water column and euxinic-suboxic conditions. Productivity proxies indicated variations in primary productivity and the influence of hydrothermal activities and upwelling currents.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alim Abbas, Qing He, Lili Jin, Jinglong Li, Akida Salam, Bo Lu, Yierpanjiang Yasheng
Summary: This study conducted a time series analysis on the variations of Land Surface Temperature (LST) in the Tarim Basin, China from 2001 to 2019, revealing significant differences in LST across different seasons and regions influenced by various factors. Factors such as temperature, elevation, and land-cover type were found to have a significant impact on LST, and El Nino and La Nina were identified as major influences on LST variations.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Lianglu Qu, Yong Zhao, Yaman Zhou, Lixia Meng
Summary: Based on the rainfall data and reanalysis data, the study investigates the changes in summer rainfall and the associated mechanism in the Tarim Basin. Two distinct wet periods (1988-2009, 2010-2021) are identified, with different rainfall distribution in the basin. The summer rainfall in the west part of the basin during 2010-2021 is closely related to the Silk Road pattern, which is influenced by the southward and westward wind anomaly center over central Asia.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Geology
Chuan-Lin Zhang, Huai-Kun Li
Summary: This paper provides a critical review of the Tarim Craton and its geodynamic relationship with Precambrian supercontinents. It suggests that the Tarim Craton is composed of two main terranes and played a significant role in the assembly and break-up of multiple supercontinents.
INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yonghui Wang, Jin Li, Kaixuan Qian, Mao Ye
Summary: This study quantitatively analyzed the effects of flooding on the growth and species diversity of riparian forests along the Yarkant River and the Tarim River in northwest China. The results showed that flooding significantly increased indices for the lower reaches of the rivers and led to the appearance of new plant species. Flooding also improved the regeneration capacity and species diversity of desert riparian forests. These findings provide important information for water resource management in arid regions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinhu Zhang, Youxing Yang, Yongjin Gao, Sumei Li, Bingsong Yu, Xiaoxing Gong, Zhongkai Bai, Miaoqing Miao, Yuanyin Zhang, Zhichao Sun, Zhaolin Qi
Summary: This study focuses on the Neogene hydrocarbons of the Wensu uplift along with their geochemical characteristics and origin. The results show that crude oils from the Wensu uplift display typical lacustrine characteristics, distinct from the adjacent marine crude oils.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aerzuna Abulimiti, Qi Sun, Lin Yuan, Yongqiang Liu, Junqiang Yao, Lianmei Yang, Jie Ming, Abuduwaili Abulikemu
Summary: This study investigates the convection initiation (CI) mechanisms of severe convective weather associated with a gust front using observational and numerical simulation data. The results show that convective cells are successively triggered and merged with the convective system, leading to its further development and maintenance. The diagnostic analysis reveals that both dynamic acceleration and buoyant acceleration contribute to the CI, with the extension term being the main contributor for dynamic acceleration and the warming of dry air from precipitation condensate contributing to buoyant acceleration. The jointly induced elevated convergence near the leading edge of the gust front is identified as an important contributor for the CI mechanisms.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Meng Li, Xiangbin Yan, Liangjie Tang, Lu Yun
Summary: The study investigates the origin, evolution, hydrocarbon accumulation mechanisms, and significance for future oil and gas exploration of the Pishan Caldera in the Tarim Basin of northwest China. The research reveals that volcanic eruptions, caldera collapse, and reactivation of the caldera led to Cretaceous oil migration and accumulation in Cretaceous breccia reservoirs. The study also proposes a generalized model for hydrocarbon reservoirs related to calderas.
PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
