Article
Geography, Physical
Nicola Litchfield, Regine Morgenstern, Kate Clark, Andy Howell, Georgia Grant, Jocelyn Turnbull
Summary: This article discusses the challenges of investigating marine terraces on rocky tectonic coasts and presents a conceptual model of coastal uplift and terrace formation based on a case study in New Zealand.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dee Ninis, Andy Howell, Timothy Little, Nicola Litchfield
Summary: The study investigates tectonic uplift across the southern Hikurangi subduction margin in New Zealand and reveals significant permanent vertical displacement. The highest uplift rate and maximum tilting are observed near Cape Palliser, while uplift rates decrease westward. Active upper-plate faults cause vertical offsets of the marine terraces in the axial ranges. Slip on upper-plate faults contributes to permanent uplift and tilting across the subduction margin.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhantao Feng, Tingjiang Peng, Zhenhua Ma, Bingyan Han, Hong Wang, Benhong Guo, Zhijun Zhao, Jun Zhang, Chunhui Song, Zhenbo Hu
Summary: The study focuses on the formation of river terraces in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau and their relationship with climate change and surface uplift. Using multiple dating methods, the researchers date the terrace sequence of the Datong River and find that it formed due to the combined effects of Asian monsoon enhancement and regional uplift. A detailed comparison between the Datong River and Yellow River in the Lanzhou Basin shows that the Datong River created more terraces, indicating its greater sensitivity to climate change compared to the larger Yellow River.
JOURNAL OF ASIAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geology
Dave Craw, Gemma Kerr
Summary: Pleistocene placer gold accumulation in coastal sediments in southern New Zealand during fluctuating Pleistocene sea levels and active tectonic uplift provides a well-constrained model for understanding the processes that have affected paleoplacers formed in similar settings in older rocks. The gold initially concentrated in fluvial gravels hosted in channels incised into gabbroic basement, with groundwater interaction altering the surrounding clasts and basement. The alteration occurred under a wide range of redox and pH conditions, leading to the formation of clays impregnated with gold and authigenic pyrite.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Anne Guyez, Stephane Bonnet, Tony Reimann, Sebastien Carretier, Jakob Wallinga
Summary: SG-pIRIR is a method for dating Quaternary deposits, particularly suitable for fluvial deposits that cannot be dated by conventional quartz optically stimulated luminescence dating. It can be used to reconstruct sediment sources and pathways.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2022)
Article
Geology
David J. A. Barrell, Mark W. Stirling, Jack N. Williams, Katrina M. Sauer, Ella J. van den Berg
Summary: The Hundalee Fault is part of the southeastern margin of the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake rupture zone. Studies on this fault have revealed its late Quaternary activity and structual character, providing insights into its relationship with other faults associated with the 2016 rupture.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Deirdre D. Ryan, Alastair J. H. Clement, Nathan R. Jankowski, Paolo Stocchi
Summary: This study presents the current state of knowledge of the last interglacial sea-level record in New Zealand, identifying 77 relative sea-level indicators. It explores the impact of active tectonics on the sea-level record and emphasizes the importance of high-quality indicators. The New Zealand sea-level record offers valuable insights into sea-level fluctuations and climatic changes during MIS 5.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2021)
Article
Geology
Andrew Nicol, John Begg, Vasso Saltogianni, Vasiliki Mouslopoulou, Onno Oncken, Andrew Howell
Summary: The Kaikoura Earthquake uplifted Kaikoura Peninsula by approximately 1 m, mainly resulting from slip on multiple faults. The variable co-seismic uplift in 2016 can be reproduced by slip on different faults. The tilting of Late Quaternary marine terraces is primarily influenced by slip rates on the OSTF and ABF.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Cornelius O. Schwarze, Jenni L. Hopkins, Sonja Storm, Alan Orpin, Axel K. Schmitt, Nina Kukowski
Summary: This study provides important evidence for the history of activity in the Taupo over bar Volcanic Zone (TVZ) in New Zealand's North Island through the analysis of volcanic ash deposits in MeBo200 sediment cores, including both known and newly discovered tephra layers. This is significant for studying volcanic activity and chronostratigraphic correlation of marine sediment layers.
JOURNAL OF VOLCANOLOGY AND GEOTHERMAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geology
Dee Ninis, Timothy Little, Nicola Litchfield, Ningsheng Wang, Katrina Jacobs, C. Mark Henderson
Summary: Researchers have reevaluated the age and elevation of marine terraces along the south coast of the North Island of New Zealand. They found seven different-aged terraces and used Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) data to determine their numerical ages. Most terraces formed during the Last Interglacial and MIS 7a. These terraces are well-preserved in the Hikurangi margin forearc and decrease in altitude towards the west.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Geography
Laura Alfonsi, Carlo Alberto Brunori, Luigi Cucci
Summary: This study examines the marine terraces of the southern side of the Sibari Plain in Northern Calabria, Italy using traditional and quantitative analyses of the Digital Terrain Model (DTM). The main objective is to utilize GIS tools that have not been previously used in the area and evaluate their applicability. By comparing manually identified terraced surfaces with those identified using GIS tools, a consensus map was created that includes 272 terraced surfaces and 62 morphological features associated with paleoshorelines. The final map depicts a well-developed flight of seven orders of marine terraces with elevations ranging from 45 to 360 meters above sea level and ages ranging from Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 5a to 11.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhihai Li, Jianping Chen, Zhigang Shan, Yiding Bao, Yuchao Li, Kun Shan, Di Liu, Mengxia Han
Summary: This passage discusses the importance of studying the coupling relationships among river erosion, climate change, and regional uplift in the Three Parallel Rivers region. By examining the preserved fluvial terraces in the upper Jinsha River and analyzing the formation history and climate change, it is found that the main driving force for river incision is regional uplift, while climate change causes continuous alternation between river incision and sediment accumulation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
J. Elznicova, T. Kiss, G. Sipos, M. Famera, J. Stojdl, V. Vachova, T. Matys Grygar
Summary: A study on the evolution of terraces and palaeo-meanders in the lower reach of the Ohre River used various methods such as geomorphic evaluation, drill coring, and floodplain sediment analysis, revealing significant changes in the river channel over historical times. The sediment age in the Zatec area was found to be younger than previously thought, while in the Pisty area, there was a substantial transformation in river deposits in the last few centuries.
Article
Geography, Physical
Gary E. Stinchcomb, Jay Quade, Naomi E. Levin, Nels Iverson, Nelia Dunbar, William McIntosh, Lee J. Arnold, Martina Demuro, Mathieu Duval, Rainer Gruen, Jian-xin Zhao, Marie White, Scott A. Hynek, Francis H. Brown, Michael J. Rogers, Sileshi Semaw
Summary: This paper examines the Busidima Formation in the Afar region, Ethiopia, and identifies the previously overlooked Odele Member, which represents a critical period in the evolution and migration of early Homo sapiens. The study reveals two erosional unconformities and a significant paleosol development, indicating the evolution of the formation from the Middle to Late Pleistocene into the Holocene. This new understanding expands the age and significance of the Busidima Formation.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Leopold de Lavaissiere, Stephane Bonnet, Anne Guyez, Philippe Davy
Summary: The upstream propagation of knickpoints in river longitudinal profiles is influenced by the dynamics of river width, which can lead to the formation of autogenic knickpoints independent of external perturbations such as tectonics or climate.
EARTH SURFACE DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
J. M. Schoorl, A. Veldkamp, L. Claessens, J. R. Wijbrans, D. O. Olago, C. Lievens
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Vestine Uwiringiyimana, Antonie Veldkamp, Sherif Amer
Article
Geography, Physical
D. Maddy, A. Veldkamp, T. Demir, A. S. Aytac, J. M. Schoorl, R. Scaife, I Boomer, C. Stemerdink, T. van der Schriek, S. Aksay, C. Lievens
Article
Geography, Physical
A. Veldkamp, J. M. Schoorl, L. Claessens, A. J. A. M. Temme, A. G. M. Broers, T. L. van Orsouw, M. T. C. M. Voesten, T. Reimann
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Chantal Mechtildis Johanna Hendriks, Jetse Jacob Stoorvogel, Jose Manuel Alvarez-Martinez, Lieven Claessens, Ignacio Perez-Silos, Jose Barquin
Summary: Mechanistic soil models were used to develop a mechanistic model for digital soil mapping that predicted SOM stocks. The applicability of the mechanistic approach needs to be explored for different soil properties and regions. Theoretically, mechanistic models can replace the statistical relationships in digital soil mapping.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
W. Viveen, A. Veldkamp, R. T. van Balen, J. M. Schoorl, J. Sanjurjo-Sanchez, J. R. Vidal-Romani, R. Braucher, D. Bourles
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julius Manda, Carlo Azzarri, Shiferaw Feleke, Bekele Kotu, Lieven Claessens, Mateete Bekunda
Summary: Research suggests that smallholder farmers' participation in both single-commodity and multiple-commodity markets has positive effects on household income and food security, with the greatest benefits found in participating in multiple-commodity markets. Policies promoting diversification in crop income sources are crucial for enhancing welfare and food security.
Article
Geography, Physical
H. W. K. Berghuis, A. Veldkamp, Shinatria Adhityatama, Sander L. Hilgen, Indra Sutisna, Didit Hadi Barianto, Eduard A. L. Pop, Tony Reimann, Dida Yurnaldi, Dian Rahayu Ekowati, Hubert B. Vonhof, Thijs van Kolfschoten, Truman Simanjuntak, J. M. Schoorl, Josephine C. A. Joordens
Summary: Trinil in Java, Indonesia is a significant site for paleoanthropology, yielding fossils of Homo erectus and the world's oldest hominin-made engraving. A comprehensive geological study was conducted in the area, identifying seven fluvial terraces and establishing a new stratigraphic framework. The study provides valuable insights into the landscape context of Homo erectus in the region and offers a basis for future research on the hominin site of Trinil.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vestine Uwiringiyimana, Frank Osei, Sherif Amer, Antonie Veldkamp
Summary: This study applies Bayesian geostatistical modeling to study the spatial pattern of stunting in children in Rwanda and identifies several risk factors. The findings suggest that certain regions still have a higher risk of stunting even after accounting for all covariates in the spatial model.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chloe MacLaren, Andrew Mead, Derk van Balen, Lieven Claessens, Ararso Etana, Janjo de Haan, Wiepie Haagsma, Ortrud Jaeck, Thomas Keller, Johan Labuschagne, Asa Myrbeck, Magdalena Necpalova, Generose Nziguheba, Johan Six, Johann Strauss, Pieter Andreas Swanepoel, Christian Thierfelder, Cairistiona Topp, Flackson Tshuma, Harry Verstegen, Robin Walker, Christine Watson, Marie Wesselink, Jonathan Storkey
Summary: Ecological intensification (EI) practices, such as increasing crop diversity and adding organic matter, have generally positive effects on long-term crop yields. This meta-analysis found that EI practices have a substitutive interaction with nitrogen fertilizer, increasing yield at low doses but having minimal or no effect at high doses. Tillage intensity did not strongly affect yields.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Selcuk Aksay, Jeroen M. Schoorl, Antonie Veldkamp, Tuncer Demir, Ahmet Serdar Aytac, Darrel Maddy
Summary: This study focuses on the development of a badland landscape in Western Turkey, using a multidisciplinary approach. The research reveals that pre-existing structural features, such as faults, play a significant role in the erosion and development of gully networks in badland areas.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Elias Nyandwi, Tom Veldkamp, Sherif Amer, Eugene Ruberanziza, Nadine Rujeni, Irenee Umulisa
Summary: This study found that the incidence of soil-transmitted helminth infections varies between different species and shows localized patterns. It also revealed relationships between helminth infection cases and environmental and socio-economic risk factors such as soil properties, rainfall, wetlands, population density, and proportion of rural residents.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mengna Li, Yijian Zeng, Maciek W. Lubczynski, Jean Roy, Lianyu Yu, Hui Qian, Zhenyu Li, Jie Chen, Lei Han, Han Zheng, Tom Veldkamp, Jeroen M. Schoorl, Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen, Kai Hou, Qiying Zhang, Panpan Xu, Fan Li, Kai Lu, Yulin Li, Zhongbo Su
Summary: The study conducted various field surveys to reveal the groundwater flow from west to east in the Yellow River source region on the Tibetan Plateau, as well as the recharge source of the Yellow River and characteristics of the aquifer. Data obtained through multiple measurement methods have played a positive role in improving the comprehensive understanding of the water cycle in the Tibetan Plateau and in constructing integrated hydrological models.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elias Nyandwi, Frank Badu Osei, Tom Veldkamp, Sherif Amer
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)