Science & Technology Review >

2017 , Vol. 35 >Issue 6: 36 - 41

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2017.06.003

Spescial Issues

Salt-forming periods in the Qaidam Basin and their correlation with Quaternary glaciations and tectonic movements on the Tibetan Plateau

  • CHEN Andong ,
  • ZHENG Mianping
Expand
  • MLR Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environments, Institute of Mineral Resources, CAGS, Beijing 100037, China

Received date: 2016-11-10

  Revised date: 2017-02-27

  Online published: 2017-03-30

Fold

Abstract

The thick late Cenozoic sediments and the abundant mineral resources in the Qaidam Basin provide an ideal place for the research of the palaeo-climate, the tectonic movement, the basin evolution, and the salt mineralization theory. This paper reviews the saltforming dating results recorded in the drilling cores and sections in the Qaidam Basin, and compares them with the tectonic movement periods and the Quaternary glaciations on the Tibetan Plateau. The comparison results indicate that there are certain correlations between the salt forming periods and the tectonic movement periods and the Quaternary glaciations. In the salt lakes and playas one usually observes preserved salt deposits formed in the Penultimate Glaciation and the Last Glaciation, and in some places there are salt deposits formed in the Xixiabangma Glaciation, the Wangkun Glaciation and the Zhonglianggan Glaciation; in the Qarhan Salt Lake in the eastern Qaidam Basin there are only salt deposits formed since the Last Glaciation. The dry and cold climate and the expansion of glacier during the glacial environment reduce the water supply in the salt lakes, which is favourable for the salt deposits.

Key words： Qaidam Basin; salt deposit; tectonic movement of Tibetan Platealu; Quaternary glaciations

Cite this article

CHEN Andong , ZHENG Mianping . Salt-forming periods in the Qaidam Basin and their correlation with Quaternary glaciations and tectonic movements on the Tibetan Plateau[J]. Science & Technology Review, 2017 , 35(6) : 36 -41 . DOI: 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2017.06.003

References

[1] 李吉均, 方小敏, 潘保田, 等. 新生代晚期青藏高原强烈隆起及其对周边环境的影响[J]. 第四纪研究, 2001, 21(5):381-391. Li Jijun, Fang Xiaomin, Pan Baotian, et al. Late Cenozoic intensive uplift of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and its impacts on environments in surrounding area[J]. Quaternary Sciences, 2001, 21(5):381-391.
[2] 李吉均, 周尚哲, 赵志军, 等. 论青藏运动主幕[J]. 中国科学(地球科学), 2015, 45(10):1597-1608. Li Jijun, Zhou Shangzhe, Zhao Zhijun, et al. The Qingzang Movement:The major uplift of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau[J]. Science China (Earth Sciences), 2015, 45(10):1597-1608.
[3] Li Jijun, Fang Xiaomin, Song Chunhui, et al. Late Miocene-Quaternary rapid stepwise uplift of the NE Tibetan Plateau and its effects on climatic and environmental changes[J]. Quaternary Research, 2014, 81(3):400-423.
[4] 施雅风. 中国第四纪冰期划分改进建议[J]. 冰川冻土, 2002, 24(6):687-692. Shi Yafeng. A suggestion to improve the chronology of Quaternary glaciations in China[J]. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 2002, 24(6):687-692.
[5] 施雅风, 崔之久, 苏珍. 中国第四纪冰川与环境变化[M]. 石家庄:河北科学技术出版社, 2006. Shi Yafeng, Cui Zhijiu, Su Zhen. The Quaternary glaciations and environmental variations in China[M]. Shijiazhuang:Hebei Science and Technology Press, 2006.
[6] 施雅风, 赵井东, 王杰. 中国第四纪冰川新论[M]. 上海:上海科学普及出版社, 2011:1-213. Shi Yafeng, Zhao Jingdong, Wang Jie. New understanding of Quaternary glaciations in China[M]. Shanghai:Shanghai Popular Science Press, 2011:1-213.
[7] 沈振枢, 程果, 乐昌硕, 等. 柴达木盆地第四纪含盐地层划分及沉积环境[M]. 北京:地质出版社. 1993:9-148. Shen Zhenshu, Cheng Guo, Le Changshuo, et al. The division and sedimentary environment of Quaternary salt-bearing strata in Qaidam Basin[M]. Beijing:Geological Publishing House. 1993:9-148.
[8] 黄麒, 韩凤清. 柴达木盆地盐湖演化与古气候波动[M]. 北京:科学出版社, 2007:52-201. Huang Qi, Han Fengqing. Evolution of salt lakes and palaeoclimate fluctuation in Qaidam Basin[M]. Beijing:Science Press. 2007:52-201.
[9] 郑绵平. 论中国盐湖[J]. 矿床地质, 2001, 20(2):181-128. Zheng Mianping. On saline lakes of China[J]. Mineral Deposits, 2001, 20(2):181-128.
[10] 郑绵平, 向军, 魏新俊, 等. 青藏高原盐湖[M]. 北京:北京科学技术出版社, 1989:17-18. Zheng Mianping, Xiang Jun, Wei Xinjun, et al. Saline lakes on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau[M]. Beijing:Beijing Science and Technology Press, 1989:17-18.
[11] 郑绵平, 赵元艺, 刘俊英. 第四纪盐湖沉积与古气候[J]. 第四纪研究, 1998, 18(4):297-307. Zheng Mianping, Zhao Yuanyi, Liu Junying. Quaternary saline lake deposition and paleoclimate[J]. Quaternary Sciences, 1998, 18(4):297-307.
[12] 郑绵平, 张永生, 刘喜方, 等. 中国盐湖科学技术研究的若干进展与展望[J]. 地质学报, 2016, 90(9):2123-2165. Zheng Mianping, Zhang Yongsheng, Liu Xifang, et al. Progress and prospects of salt lake research in China[J]. Acta Geologica Sinica, 2016, 90(4):2123-2165.
[13] 刘淑琴, 张发胜. 柴达木马海盆地沉积环境和成盐作用[M]. 北京:地质出版社, 1992:3-4. Liu Shuqin, Zhang Fasheng. The sedimentary environment and the salinization of Mahai Basin in Chaidamu[M]. Beijing:Geological Publishing House, 1992:3-4.
[14] 朱允铸, 钟坚华, 李文生. 柴达木盆地新构造运动及盐湖发展演化[M]. 北京:地质出版社, 1994:57. Zhu Yunzhu, Zhong Jianhua, Li Wensheng. The Neotectonic Movement and the evolution of saline lakes of Qaidam Basin in Northwestern China[M]. Beijing:Geological Publishing House, 1994:57.
[15] 崔之久, 伍永秋, 刘耕年, 等. 关于"昆仑-黄河运动"[J]. 中国科学(地球科学), 1998, 28(1):53-59. Cui Zhijiu, Wu Yongqiu, Liu Gengnian, et al. On Kunlun-Yellow River tectonic movement[J]. Science in China(Earth Sciences), 1998, 28(1):53-59.
[16] 朱筱敏, 康安, 韩德馨, 等. 柴达木盆地第四纪环境演变、构造变形与青藏高原隆升的关系[J]. 地质科学, 2003, 38(3):413-424. Zhu Xiaomin, Kang An, Han Dexin, et al. Relation among Quaternary environmental evolution, tectonic deformation in the Qaidam Basin and uplifting of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau[J]. Chinese Journal of Geology, 2003, 38(3):413-424.
[17] 郑绵平, 张雪飞, 候献华, 等. 青藏高原晚新生代湖泊地质环境与成盐成藏作用[J]. 地球学报, 2013, 34:129-138. Zheng Mianping, Zhang Xuefei, Hou Xianhua, et al. Geological environments of the late Cenozoic lakes and salt-forming and oil-gas pool-forming actions in the Tibetan Plateau[J]. Acta Geoscientica Sinica, 2013, 34:129-138.
[18] 赵井东, 施雅风, 王杰. 中国第四纪冰川演化序列与MIS对比研究的新进展[J]. 地理学报, 2011, 66(7):867-884. Zhao Jingdong, Shi Yafeng, Wang Jie. Comparison between Quaternary glaciations in China and the Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage (MIS):An improved schema[J]. Acta Geographica Sinica, 2011, 66(7):867-884.
[19] 崔之久, 陈艺鑫, 张威, 等. 中国第四纪冰期历史、特征及成因探讨[J]. 第四纪研究, 2011, 31(5):749-764. Cui Zhijiu, Chen Yixin, Zhang Wei, et al. Research history, glacial chronology and origins of Quaternary glaciations in China[J]. Quaternary Sciences, 2011, 31(5):749-764.
[20] Zheng Benxing, Xu Qinqi, Shen Yongping. The relationship between climate change and Quaternary glacial cycles on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau:Review and speculation[J]. Quaternary International, 2002, 97(1):93-101.
[21] 周尚哲, 李吉均, 张世强, 等. 祁连山摆浪河谷地的冰川地貌与冰期[J]. 冰川冻土, 2001, 23(2):131-138. Zhou Shangzhe, Li Jijun, Zhang Shiqiang, et al. Glacial geomorphology and ice ages in the Bailang River Basin, Qilian Mountains[J]. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 2001, 23(2):131-138.
[22] Zhou Shangzhe, Li Jijun, Zhang Shiqiang. Quaternary glaciation of the Bailang River Valley, Qilian Shan[J]. Quaternary International, 2002(97):103-110.
[23] Raymo M E, Ruddiman W F. Tectonic forcing of late Cenozoic climate[J]. Nature, 1992, 359(6391):117-122.
[24] 施雅风. 第四纪中期青藏高原冰冻圈的演化及其与全球变化的联系[J]. 冰川冻土, 1998, 20(3):197-208. Shi Yafeng. Evolution of the cryosphere in the Tibetan Plateau, China, and its relationship with the global change in the mid Quaternary[J]. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 1998, 20(3):197-208.
[25] 陈安东, 郑绵平, 施林峰, 等. 柴达木盆地一里坪石膏230Th定年及成盐期与第四纪冰期和构造运动的关系[J]. 地球学报, 2017. doi:10.3975/cagsb.2016.00.00. Chen Andong, Zheng Mianping, Shi Linfeng, et al. Gypsum 230Th dating of the 15YZK01 drilling core in the Qaidam Basin:Salt deposits and their link to Quaternary glaciation and tectonic movement[J]. Acta Geoscientica Sinica, 2017. doi:10.3975/cagsb.2016.00.00.
[26] Chen Andong, Zheng Mianping, Shi Linfeng, et al. Magnetostratigraphy of deep drilling core 15YZK01 in the northwestern Qaidam Basin (NE Tibetan Plateau):Tectonic movement, salt deposits and their link to Quaternary glaciation[J]. Quaternary International, 2017. doi:10.1016/j.quaint.2017.01.026. (in press).
[27] 马妮娜, 郑绵平, 马志邦, 等. 柴达木盆地大浪滩地区表层芒硝的形成时代及环境意义[J]. 地质学报, 2011, 85(3):433-444. Ma Nina, Zheng Mianping, Ma Zhibang, et al. Froming age of surface mirabilite in Dalangtan, Qaidam Basin and its environmental significance[J]. Acta Geologica Sinica, 2011, 85(3):433-444.
[28] 叶传永, 王志明, 赵世勤, 等. 柴达木盆地西部尕斯库勒盐湖280 ka 以来沉积特征[J]. 沉积学报, 2014, 32(1):85-92. Ye Chuanyong, Wang Zhiming, Zhao Shiqin, et al. Sedimentary characteristics since 280 ka B.P. in Gasikule Salt Lake in Western Qaidam Basin[J]. Acta Sedimentologica Sinica, 2014, 32(1):85-92.
[29] 李吉均, 舒强, 周尚哲, 等. 中国第四纪冰川研究的回顾与展望[J]. 冰川冻土, 2004, 26(3):235-243. Li Jijun, Shu Qiang, Zhou Shangzhe, et al. Review and prospects of Quaternary glaciations research in China[J]. Journal of Glaciology and Geocryology, 2004, 26(3):235-243.
[30] 李吉均, 周尚哲, 潘保田. 青藏高原东部第四纪冰川问题[J]. 第四纪研究, 1991, 11(3):193-203. Li Jijun, Zhou Shangzhe, Pan Baotian. The problems of Quaternary glaciation in the eastern part of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau[J]. Quaternary Sciences, 1991, 11(3):193-203.
[31] 施雅风, 李吉均, 李炳元, 等. 晚新生代青藏高原的隆升与东亚环境变化[J]. 地理学报, 1999, 54(1):10-20. Shi Yafeng, Li Jijun, Li Bingyuan, et al. Uplift of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and east Asia environmental change during late Cenozoic[J]. Acta Geographica Sinica, 1999, 54(1):10-20.
Options
Outlines

/

〈 〉

Contact

  • Add：No. 86 Xueyuan South Road, Haidian District, Beijing　 Postal Code：100081
  • Tel: +86-10-62138113　Fax: +86-10-62138113
  • E-mail：kjdbbjb@cast.org.cn

    • Visited

      Total visitors:
      Visitors of today:
      Now online:
    Copyright © Science & Technology Review, All Rights Reserved.