GEOLOGY, GEOPHYSICS & ENVIRONMENT

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Adres wydawniczy: Kraków : Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012-
O czasopiśmie: http://journals.agh.edu.pl/geol
ISSN: 2299-8004 e-ISSN: 2353-0790
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7494/geol
Poprzedni tytuł: Geologia (1975-2011)

Fields of science: environmental engineering, mining and energy (Engineering and Technology), biotechnology (Natural sciences), chemical sciences (Natural sciences), Earth and related environmental sciences (Natural sciences)

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Metavolcanics of Nordenskiöld Land from SW Svalbard as an example of new ocean crust
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012) Gołuchowska, Karolina; Barker, Abigail; Manecki, Maciej; Majka, Jarosław ; Czerny, Jerzy
This study concerns late Neoproterozoic metavolcanics from southwestern Svalbard in an investigation to trace the evolution of oceans plate rifting.
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Burial crypts in solid rock - a geophysical case study of a small church with a unique polychrome in Szydłów (S Poland)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2019) Zieliński, Artur; Łyskowski, Mikołaj; Mazurkiewicz, Ewelina; Lubarska, Kinga Wiktoria
Lesser Poland (Małopolska) is a historic region of Poland. The presented case study was undertaken in the All Saints' Church in the town of Szydłów, in which conservation and restoration works were carried out to preserve Gothic wall paintings by identifying and eliminating the causes of their degradation, and these efforts were supported by geophysical surveying. The conducted studies constitute a step not only to determine the age of the construction of the Szydłów temple, but also to improve knowledge of medieval architecture and mural paintings in Lesser Poland. The geophysical research with application of GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) helped to locate previously unknown structures under the temple floor. This survey indicated four, possibly connected, structural objects clearly visible in GPR profiles. Carried out works confirmed that anomalies visible on radargrams mark two crypts. This discovery of the hidden construction elements emphasizes and strengthens the earlier suppositions of the unique character of this temple.
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Dynomenid crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura) from Upper Cenomanian-Lower Turonian nearshore, shallow-water strata in the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin, Czech Republic
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Kočová Veselská, Martina; Kočí, Tomáš
Conditions of preservation of small crabs at nearshore deposits in the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin (BCB) were poor and fossil record is mostly restricted to fragmentary pereiopods, i.e. isolated propodi or dactyli, whereas crab carapaces in the area are rather rare. Excluding three specimens of dynomenid Graptocarcinus texanus Roemer, 1887 and one necrocarcinid carapace fragment, no other carapaces are known from the nearshore deposits of the BCB. These partially crushed carapaces lacking chelipeds or other appendages come from the lower Turonian calcareous siltstones at Kamajka.
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Malacofauna of the Holocene tufa in the valley of the Ociemny Stream (Pieniny Mts., southern Poland)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2017) Alexandrowicz, Witold Paweł
A rich molluscan fauna was found in the outcrop of slope sediments and calcareous tufas in the valley of the Ociemny Stream in the Pieniny Mts. The malacological sequence identified there represents the entire Holocene, but it contains several stratigraphical gaps. From this viewpoint, it is a unique finding within the area studied. In nine samples, 11,000 specimens of 71 species of molluscs were identified. The ecological and zoogeographical diversity of the composition and structure enabled the separation of three faunistic assemblages. The oldest assemblage (with Discus ruderatus) corresponds with the cold period of the Early Holocene and represents shadowed habitats overgrown with the coniferous forests of the taiga type. Its characteristic feature is the presence of glacial relics (e.g. Vertigo genesii and Vertigo geyeri). The other younger fauna (with Discus perspectivus) is typical of the humid and warm climate of the Atlantic Phase. It is characteristic of the habitats of mixed and deciduous forests. Numerous Balkan and Mediterranean thermophilous forms appear in this assemblage. The youngest malacoenosis (with Bithynella austriaca) is typical for the historical times. The particular intervals containing molluscan fauna are separated by gaps corresponding to the erosion phases. Because of the land relief in the valley of the Ociemny Stream, which is not conducive to the development of human economy, no marked anthropogenic deforestation occurs.
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Experimental testing of methanol sorption on selected coal samples from Upper Silesian Basin
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Baran, Paweł; Jodłowski, Grzegorz Stefan; Krzyżanowski, Andrzej M.; Zarębska, Katarzyna
This paper summarises the results of methanol sorption on three selected coal samples from Polish collieries. These coals differ in terms of their degree of metamorphism (coal rank), petrography and elemental composition. It was found out that during the sorption of methanol, the sorption capacity is closely related to the structure of the coal surface and the amount of sorbed polar substance tends to decrease with the higher degree of metamorphism. Experimental data were plotted as isotherms. Empirical measurements were supported by thermodynamic analysis of aliphatic hydrocarbons sorption. The procedure is based on the Multisorption Model (MSM) designed for describing small molecules sorption in different types of carbonaceous materials (hard coals, lignites, active carbons).
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Occurence and revision of genera Oncopareia Bosquet, 1854 (Decapoda: Astacidea: Thaumastochelidae) and Ctenocheles Kishinouye, 1926 (Decapoda: Axiidea: Ctenochelidae) from the Bohemian Cretaceous Basin
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012) Kočová Veselská, Martina; Hyžný, Matúš
Ctenocheles Kishinouye, 1926 is a heterochelous ghost shrimp typically with pectinate major claw with long lingers and acicular teeth. Isolated chelipeds are the most common remains in the fossil record of these decapod crustaceans, with several fossil species of the genus described only on the basis of isolated eheliped fragments (Schweitzer & Feldmann 2001).
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Sedimentary petrology characteristics and their implications for provenance of Hoanh Bo Basin Neogene system in Quang Ninh province, north-eastern Vietnam
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2017) Tha, Hoang Van; Wysocka, Anna; Nguyẽ̂n, Quó̂c Cường; Pha, Phan Dong; Ziółkowski, Piotr
The Hoanh Bo Basin has developed over multiple periods since the Miocene period in association with the tectonic activity of the Chi Linh-Hon Gai and Trung Luong Faults. The basin is filled with Neogene continental sediments, comprising mainly polymictic conglomerates, sandstones, siltstones, claystones, and shales. Coarser-grained polymictic deposits predominate along the northern and western margins of the basin, whereas different types of siltstones, claystones, and sandstones occur in its centre, as well as along its southern and eastern parts, toward the Ha Long Bay. The conglomerates and sandstones are composed mainly of quartz and sedimentary rock fragments, and a small amount of mica. Cement is mainly built of iron-oxide, clay or carbonate mud. The source area for the Hoanh Bo Basin sediments was located in the close vicinity of the basin. It was built of strongly weathered rocks of the Hon Gai, Ha Coi, Cat Ba Formations.
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Application of electromagnetic field modelling in GPR investigations of an historic tenement
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012) Czaja, Klaudia
The article presents the results of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) measurements carried out in a historic tenement in Krakow. The aim of this study was to check if there is a basement under the apartment's floor. In order to verify the results, modelling attempt of electromagnetic field evolution in the medium was undertaken. The numerical simulation of GPR impulse passage in the medium uses the finite-difference time-domain method (FDTD). Synthetic radargrams obtained as a result of the modelling were compared with measurements processed radargrams.
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The impact of the mineral composition of Carboniferous claystones on the water-induced changes of their geomechanical properties
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2017) Małkowski, Piotr; Ostrowski, Łukasz; Bożęcki, Piotr
In this article, the authors describe the characteristics and changes of geomechanical properties of Carbonifeorus claystones as related to their mineral composition and the time of soaking in water. Geomechanical properties, including bulk density, Young modulus, Poisson ratio, unconfined compressive strength, durability index, and swelling index were examined in dry rock samples, and in water-soaked samples after 3 hours of soaking, and 6 hours of soaking respectively. Changes in the geomechanical properties of rocks were also examined as a function of their mineralogical composition. In particular, the properties of rocks were examined in relation to present aluminosilicates and layered aluminosilicates, respectively. Changes in the geomechanical properties were also examined relative to the presence of minerals anatase and siderite. Correlation coefficients between physical parameters and mineral composition were examined. It was determined that the total quantity of aluminosilcates is a better predictor of geomechanical properties after soaking, than only the content of layered aluminosilicates. Calculated correlation coefficients were generally higher for most samples after 6 hours of soaking than after 3 hours of soaking. It was also determined that the increase of bulk density correlates much better with the mineral anatase content, than with the siderite content.
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Introduction to interferometry processing with Doris - The Delft object-oriented Radar Interferometric software
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012) Kniotek, Michał; Mirek, Katarzyna
Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) is a powerful tool for mapping the Earth's land, ice and even the sea surface topography. It is based on processing of the pair of images to map out the differences in the reflected signals over the area (typically 100 km x 100 km).
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The reconstruction of river system pollution changes with metals in shallow floodplain water reservoirs during the onset of the post-industrialisation period
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2025) Ciszewski, Dariusz; Szarek-Gwiazda, Ewa; Pociecha, Agnieszka
Towards the end of the 20$^{th}$ century, Poland’s economy experienced a transformation in terms of its industry and increasingly stringent environmental requirements. Together, these resulted in the general improvement of the quality of the aquatic environment. The Chechło River catchment is an example of such changes, where the closure of many industrial plants (including a zinc-lead [Zn-Pb] mine), the reclamation of several hot spots and the extension of sewage treatment contributed to a general decline in sediment pollution with Zn, Pb and Cd. The aim of the investigations was to evaluate the rate of these changes in order to assess the river recovery rate to the pre-industrial pollution level. The research involved the comparison of sediment pollution in subsidence reservoirs from two different eras: the peak of pollution and the post-industrial era. We observed a decrease in sediment pollution, mostly influenced by the closure of the Zn-Pb mine in 2010, despite many sources being closed or mitigated at that time. The change in sediment pollution was very well observed in the younger reservoir of the post-industrialisation period which is an efficient trap for sediments transported since ca. 2007. Considering that the sampling took place less than 10 years after the closure of the mine, we could regard the 3-4-fold drop as a rapid change. In older reservoirs, which were active already during the period of peak river pollution but connected with the river only by narrow ditches, changes in sediment pollution were minor. Pollution changes expected in the future will be much slower because the supply of pollutants from diffuse sources has dispersed in the prevailing part of the catchment.
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Diagenetic impact on reservoir quality in deeply buried tight Rotliegend Sandstones - case study of Polish Permian Basin
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2014) Nosal, Justyna
During burial, sediments and rocks undergo physical and chemical changes due to temperature and pressure growth. All these processes are known as diagenesis (Boggs 2009). These changes play an important role in postedpositional modification of reservoir parameters, such as porosity, permeability and filtration.
Geology, Geophysics & Environment
Vol. 47 (2021)
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Trasa Górnicza - nowy podziemny szlak w Kopalni Soli »Wieliczka«
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012)
Geology, Geophysics & Environment
2022 - Vol. 48 - No 2
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Comparison of solutions for microseismic focal mechanism estimation
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2016) Wandycz, Paweł; Święch, Eryk; Pasternacki, Andrzej
One of the major advantages of microseismic data, recorded during hydraulic fracturing of prospective shale intervals is ability to use both P and S wave in the analysis, not only to determine epicentral locations of events but also to describe source itself.
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Problem of water supply in the Ostra and Zawadka catchements in Dębica area (Poland)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2015) Andrychowicz, Anna; Kawa, Krystian
Constantly growing demand of water makes it necessary to search for new perspective areas in terms of gain groundwater.
Geology, Geophysics & Environment
Vol. 38 (2012)
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Methodology of solar installation design for water heating system in the swimming pool in Tarnów
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2012) Wachowicz-Pyzik, Anna
The aim of this article is to present designing methodology of solar installation for hot water, which allows us to determine the maximum benefit of a solar system. The complicated process of designing solar installation, is based mostly on the solar exposure conditions and hot water demand. Therefore, designing a particular solar system is a multi-objective task and should be performed carefully. Based on the proposed methodology, a conceptual model of the solar system for the swimming pool in Tarnów is presented. Designed solar installation was assumed to cover the demand of the object for domestic hot water consumption by 40% during the year. As a result, 270 vacuum-tube solar collectors were selected. The various stages of the design of solar installations, as well as a detailed economic analysis with the determination of the profitability of investments in two variants are discussed. In both assumed variants the payback period was quite satisfactory. Also, the sensitivity analysis was conducted and the main factors affecting the return of investment were determined.
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Triggers of present-day rockfalls in the zone of sporadic permafrost in non-glaciated mountain region: the case study of Turnia Kurczaba (the Tatra Mts., Poland)
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2024) Kajdas, Joanna; Gądek, Bogdan; Rączkowska, Zofia; Cebulski, Jarosław
In recent decades there has been growing evidence of the impact of ongoing climate warming on the frequency of rockfalls. However, these are not adequately documented, especially in non-glaciated, high mountain regions of middle latitude. This study comprehensively documents the Turnia Kurczaba rockfall, one of the most significant rockfalls recorded in recent decades in the Tatra Mountains. The precise projections of the volumes and distribution of rock losses and deposits, the determination of the trajectories, modes and speeds of movement of rock material, as well as information on the geological, morphological, and meteorological conditions behind the Turnia Kurczaba rockfall form a unique dataset. The data documents a spectacular episode in the contemporary development of a complex slope system in the Tatras in an all-encompassing way and can be used to validate and calibrate existing models and improve numerical simulations of other rockfalls, both for hazard and risk assessment and slope evolution studies. Moreover, in the context of archival data, they demonstrate that in the Tatra sporadic permafrost zone, only relatively small rockfalls have been recorded in recent decades. Their cause was not the degradation of permafrost but freeze-thaw processes with the co-participation of rainwater and meltwater. The largest of these occur within densely fractured cataclysites, mylonites, and fault breccias. The impact of rockfalls on the morphodynamics of talus slopes is uneven in the storied arranged rock-talus slope systems. Even colluviums belonging to the same slope system can differ in their development rate and regime, and different thermal and wetness drivers can control their evolution.