Geosciences, Volume 15, Issue 2

The presented article discusses the possibilities and methods of carrying out evacuation works in the event of an emergency associated with slope deformation in the built-up area of Šalgovík, Slovak Republic. From the point of view of extraordinary e...

This study is aimed at a comprehensive assessment of the chemical composition of surface waters in the Turkestan region and their impact on regional landscapes. The primary objective of the research is to systematically evaluate the level of chemical...

A multidisciplinary analysis of the Pennsylvanian Castelo Branco pluton of Central Iberian Zone (Iberian Variscan belt) was made, focusing on its magnetic behavior and fabric, microstructures, microfractures, and radiometric and gravimetric anomalies...

Longchahe porphyritic granite is the largest pluton within the western Gejiu complex, a series of mainly intermediate to felsic alkali intrusions in southwestern China. Our research indicates that the pluton intruded during the Late Cretaceous (82&nd...

The semi-automated extraction of landforms using GIS analysis is one of the main topics in computer analyses. The use of digital elevation models (DEMs) in GIS applications makes the extraction and classification procedure of landforms easier and fas...

Earthquake prediction is one of the most challenging enterprises of science. Any prediction system must be based on the search for a precursor appearing during the preparation phase of an earthquake in the ground, atmosphere, or ionosphere that can a...

The Luang Prabang (Laos)–Loei (Thailand) metallogenic belt is located on the northwestern margin of the Indochina Block. It is one of the most important gold–copper metallogenic belts in Southeast Asia. This region underwent tectonic and...

Complex pore structures with multiple inclusions challenge the predictive accuracy of rock physics models. This study introduces a novel method for estimating a single equivalent pore aspect ratio that optimizes rock physics model predictions by mini...

The Salento Leccese coast (southern Apulia, Italy) is marked both by primary and secondary coasts (cliffs and beaches); beaches, in particular, constitute about a quarter of the coastal perimeter. The Salento Leccese coast experienced dramatic change...

The deep shale gas resources of the Sichuan Basin are abundant and constitute an important component of China’s natural gas production. Complicated by fault zones and other geostructures, the in situ stress state of the deep shale gas reservoir...

We collected approximately 500 ScS–S differential travel times passing beneath the Philippines with various azimuths to discuss whether there were azimuthal variations in the ScS–S time residuals. By correcting for mantle heterogeneity us...

The Palaeocene Lockhart Formation, a carbonate-rich succession abundant in Larger Benthic Foraminifera, represents a significant potential hydrocarbon reservoir extending throughout the Kohat, Potwar and Hazara basins of Pakistan. This study examines...

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Geothermal energy exploitation has emerged as a critical solution to combat global climate crises, such as reducing CO₂ emissions and climate warming. Scaling is the process of mineral precipitation in fluid pathways and geothermal equipment. It is k...

In collision belts, the upper plate is generally less deformed than the lower one that underwent syn-metamorphic ductile shearing, and frequently late-collisional crustal melting. Concerning the Variscan orogeny, it is widely accepted that the Armori...

In early 2024, the largest full-scale exercise (FSE) for earthquakes and related geohazards in Greece was implemented in Crete Island (southern Greece). Crete is characterized by intense seismicity with historical and recent destructive earthquakes w...

The Vali–Janlou kaolin deposit is located in the northern part of the Urmia–Dokhtar magmatic belt, central-northern Iran, and is hosted by middle Eocene rhyodacitic volcanic rocks. The Vali–Janlou kaolin deposit is one of the most i...

One of the most important issues in landslide hazard management is predicting the runout of a landslide event. Current technology and modeling help to analyze landslides in terms of overall stability, triggers, and sensitivity to environmental change...

The Miné-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark (aUGGp) in western Japan hosts several geologically significant heritage sites, including the Late Paleozoic Akiyoshi Limestone, the Late Triassic Mine Group, the Late Cretaceou...

This study presents a 3D seismic velocity model of the crust beneath northwestern Iran. The data include arrival times of 76,589 P-waves and 10,796 S-waves from 7245 events recorded by 233 stations. The seismic velocity model presented in this resear...

This paper presents three 3D reconstructions of different analogue models used to reproduce, interpret, and describe the geological setting of a seismogenic area in Southern Italy—the Messina Strait. Three-dimensional analysis is a technique th...

The increasing demand for carbon-free energy in recent years has positioned hydrogen as a viable option. However, its current production remains largely dependent on carbon-emitting sources. In this context, natural hydrogen, generated through geolog...

In this work we propose a method of geochemical feed zone (FZ) analysis based on the assumption of thermochemical equilibrium between geothermal fluids and hydrothermal minerals, for each FZ contributing to well discharge. Using our method, it is pos...

Passive seismic surveys have attracted interest for use in many geological and geotechnical applications in the past few decades, mainly in reconstructing models of near-surface properties. They are also of interest in the mineral exploration of shal...

The Dead Sea ecosystem, with its hypersaline conditions, base-level fluctuations, and active tectonics, presents a unique challenge for geological studies. Its equilibrium is increasingly unbalanced due to overexploitation of water and mineral resour...

The spatiotemporal distribution of major earthquakes in the study area (1600–2024) is analyzed to tentatively recognize the possible connections with the short-term (from decades to centuries) evolution of the ongoing tectonic processes. This s...

The western side of the Vertiskos Unit crystalline basement in northern Greece is fringed by a Permo–Triassic low-grade metamorphic volcano-sedimentary complex that belongs to the Circum-Rhodope Belt (CRB), which is an important part of the Var...

The accurate prediction of rock mass quality ahead of the tunnel face is crucial for optimizing tunnel construction strategies, enhancing safety, and reducing geological risks. This study developed three hybrid models using random forest (RF) optimiz...

The Kallintiri area (SW Byala Reka–Kechros Dome, Rhodope) hosts a polymetallic (critical, base, and precious metals) ore deposit, tectonically controlled by the late Eocene–Oligocene, top-to-SW Kallintiri Detachment System. The earliest s...

During the Late Miocene, Giraffidae of the genus Bohlinia were widespread in the Greco-Iranian bioprovince (Pikermian biome), while the occurrence in Africa (Chad) was disproven. The fossils of Bohlinia cf. attica described and compared here come fro...

The identification of areas that are susceptible to damage due to earthquakes is of utmost importance in tectonically active regions like Northeast India. This may provide valuable inputs for seismic hazard analysis; however, it poses significant cha...

The Napo Sumaco Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark (NSAUGG) in Ecuador represents a genuine variety of geological, cultural, and natural heritage, which aims to promote sustainable development through geotourism. This study describes the significance of...

A full-scale geophysical observatory in the North Caucasus, which was established to study volcanic activity in the Elbrus area, has been functioning for more than 10 years. Results of experimental studies performed at the observatory, located in the...

Debris flows are rapid, destructive landslides that pose significant risks in mountainous regions. This study presents a novel algorithm to simulate debris flow dynamics, focusing on sediment transport from 0-order basins to depositional zones. The a...

This study used a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to characterize the archaeological environment of site GO-Ja-02 in Serranópolis, Goiás, Brazil. In the Serranópolis region, there are records of numerous human burials in archaeolo...

The search for mineral resources presents an enduring challenge as these demands consistently surge, and the utilization of geophysics is undeniably intertwined with the pursuit of novel prospects. Technological advancements over recent decades have...

Early Pliocene sedimentary deposits are exposed at the surface along the James and York Rivers, across southeastern Virginia. The Zanclean age (5.33–3.60 Ma) Sunken Meadow Member of the Yorktown Formation records a relatively large-scale marine...

The Münchberg Gneiss Complex (Central European Variscides, Germany) is separated by a deep-seated lineamentary fault zone, the Franconian Lineamentary Fault Zone, from its Mesozoic foreland. The study area offers insight into a great variety of...

This paper presents a thorough guide to simulating jet grouting using the Moving Particle Semi-Implicit (MPS) method for numerical analysis and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) for model development. It addresses the shortcomings of previous jet grou...

Basin-scale dolomitization of carbonate sequences occurs over long time spans and results from diagenesis, burial, and tectonically driven fluid fluxes. Depicting the different geological processes producing dolomitized carbonate sequences requires c...

Investigating the sonosphere can serve as a valuable proxy for understanding various ecosystem processes. Consequently, an ecoacoustic perspective broadens our capacity to understand how airborne sounds interact along an ecotone at the soil surface w...