Research

Based on the experience from implementing the demonstration project for detailed geo-hazard Survey in BaoTa district of Yan’an, this book provides a summary of the methodology and techniques suitable for detailed geo-hazard s...

"Landslides in China - Selected Case Studies" is a photo album to best illustrate typical and disastrous landslides in China. In this book, landslides are selected into eight types: (1) landslides on dipping beds; (2) mudslide...

According to the metallogenic condition of Copper、Gold and polymetallic deposits in the western part of North Qilian Mountain, and based on the exploration of Paleovolcanic Structures –magmatism -volcanic sedimentation and m...

Formation mechanism of interior drainage areas and closed drainage areas of the Ordos Plateau in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, China based on an analysis of the water cycle;Conceptual model of hydrogeology of the C...

Based on the deeply exploration of Xuequan Copper-zinc deposit in North Qilian Mountain, the book analyzed the typical metallogenic characteristics and metallogenic potential of early Paleozoic Cyprus-VHMS deposits in North Qi...

This book is a symposium of 8th national conference of mineral deposits, China, which is a comprehensive reflection of scientific and technological achievement in the fields of mineral deposits in the last four years. It inclu...

Based on the achievement of different typical mineral exploration and environment geology research in northwest from 2001 to 2002, the author discussed the environment geology problem caused by mineral exploration in northwest...

The book is a brief introduction of the important mineral resources in metallogenic belt in northwest China, comprehensive research on key deposits and regional metallogenic regularity. The monograph includes three parts: Pand...

The book is a comprehensive summary of the new achievements of research on groundwater resources in Ordos basin, includes three parts: investigation and research on groundwater, technologies and methods and the reasonable deve...

The magma ocean process in the early history of the Earth has a great influence on the light element identities and contents of the core which subsequently affect the energy of the geodynamo provided by the compositional conve...

It is now well established that lithospheric thinning of the eastern North China Craton (NCC) occurred during the Phanerozoic. The cause and extent of the thinning, however, remains highly debated.

The Tianshan Range is one of the longest and highest mountain belts in Central Asia, stretching east-west for ~2500 km. Uplift of this late Paleozoic orogenic belt resulted from intracontinental deformation caused by the colli...

Relative SV and SH wave speeds are generally attributed to radial seismic anisotropy which can be used as the indicator of crust/mantle deformation styles.

Over 238 million to 239 million years ago, there was a group of marine reptiles on Earth, perhaps because of their existence, the lives evolved from the sea to the land.

This Chart gives an overview of the international Chronostratigraphic Units, their names and formal status, these units are approved by the International Commission on Stratigraphy ( IGS) and ratified by the International unio...

What are Oil Sands? Also known as "tar sands" - much of the world's fossil fuel resource is locked in these deposits

Metamorphic rocks have been modified by heat, pressure and chemical process usually while buried deep below Earth's surface. Exposure to these extreme conditions has altered the mineralogy, texture and chemical composition of ...

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments. There are three basic types of sedimentary rocks: 1) clastic sedimentary rocks such as breccia, conglomerate, sandstone and shale, that are formed from mechanical ...

Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten rock material. There are two basic types: 1) intrusive igneous rocks such as diorite, gabbro, granite and pegmatite that solidify below Earth's surface; and 2) extrusi...

Malik Project Drill Rig on the Mackenzie Delta of the Canadian Arctic. USGS Image The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has completed an assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources in all areas north of the Arcti...

The project aims to establish a sound system for the survey and assessment of the groundwater regime in the Ordos Basin that enables the quick dynamic survey and forecast for the groundwater regime and provides the technical s...

Groundwater circulation pattern study and its rational development aims to identity the circulation patterns of groundwater and to make the rational development and utilization plans of groundwater in the Northern Ordos Basin....

This page contains an extended list of forthcoming conferences on the themes of hydrogeology, groundwater resources, groundwater management and protection, groundwater pollution, subsurface contamination and related fields in ...

Abstract：The Ordos Basin is a large scale sedimentary basin in northwestern China. The hydrostratigraphic units from bottom to top are pre-Cambrian metamorphic rocks，Lower Paleozoic carbonate rocks，Upper Paleozoic to Mesozoic cla...

Abstract: The study of groundwater flow systems and circulation models are a basis for the study of the groundwater formation mechanism and has great significance for correct understanding and assessments of groundwater resour...

Yan’an City Baota District, lies in the middle of the Yellow River, and is located in the central section of the Loess Plateau in north of Shaanxi. Because of loess accumulation heavy-thickness, loose structure, serious soil ...

The Baota Hill is the sign of Yan’an. Yan River joins Nanchuan River at Baota Hill front, with "Y"-shaped inlayed the three hills of Baota Hill, Phoenix Hill and Qingliang Hill. The Baota Hill, embraced by deep-cutting valley...

Heifangtai, which is located in the town of Yanguoxia, Yongjing town, Gansu Province, is on the left bank of the Yellow River where is situated at intersection of Huanghe and Huangshui.

The Sale Mountain Landslide is located on the north of Baxie river of Dongxiangzu Zizhixian in Gansu Province. At 17:46 on March 7, 1982, the landslide happened and its volume is 31,000,000 m3. This slope slided rapidly to the...

Yanjiagou landslide is located at loess slope of the right bank of Yanjiagou valley in Zhangjiaqu village, Mahechuan Basin, Zichang county of Northern Shaanxi.

Yangya landslide is located in Yangya village, Baota district, Yan’an, Shaanxi province. It is on the north bank of Xichuanhe River which is a branch of Yanhe River. The landslide is at an elevation of 980-1080m.

Landslide in the Cai town located at the north bank of Weihe River and Loess Tableland edge slope zone at the back of Caijiapo government. The length from north to south is about 470m, the width is about 500m, the thickness of...

Zhongling landslide is located in Zhongling Village, Linwei District, Weinan City. Xitong Expressway and Longhai Railway go through the north part of the landslide.

Lotus Temple landslide lies in Hua County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. It is located in a fault downthrown side in front of Qinling Mountains between the Mihu valley and the Baila valley. This rock landslide has become a fa...

Cuihua Mountain, with the altitude of 2132m, is located in the north of the Qin Mountains and 28km far away from the south of Xi’an city. Cuihua Mountain Avalanche National Geo-park is one of the first 11 Geo-parks all over t...