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2024, Volume 43,  Issue 6

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Study on complexity of groundwater systems in the karst mining areas with abundant water on the Yunnan plateau
WANG Yu
2024, 43(6): 1223-1234. doi: 10.11932/karst20240601
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A mining area with abundant water usually refers to the mine with a pit water inflow greater than 10,000 m3·d−1. In view of the unevenness of the water-richness of karst aquifers and the poor accuracy of predicting water inflow, the definition of a mining area with abundant water should not be confi...
Analysis of geological problems and difficulties in restoration and treatment of karst environment on the Yunnan plateau
ZHANG Hua, PENG Shuhui, WANG Yu, WANG Bo, GAO Yu, LI Qin
2024, 43(6): 1235-1247. doi: 10.11932/karst20240602
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The karst region of the Yunnan plateau is characterized by high altitudes, diverse landforms, variable meteorological and hydrological conditions, and strong internal and external dynamic geological processes. Additionally, the rapid increase in human activities and the detrimental effects of unsust...
Analysis of a new round of groundwater resource evaluation in Yunnan Province
GAO Yu, ZHANG Hua, WU Guihua, YANG Fan, KANG Xiaoli, ZHOU Junrong, WU Hongmei, LIU Haifeng
2024, 43(6): 1248-1260. doi: 10.11932/karst20240603
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Yunnan Province is located in the eastern region of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the western area of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. This province is characterized by mountainous plateau topography and is abundant in water resources. Groundwater resources hold great potential for development and utiliz...
Types and characteristics of vulnerable eco-geological environments on the Yunnan plateau and countermeasures for ecological restoration
LI Qin, WANG Yu, ZHANG Hua, CHAI Zhengjiao, XIONG Bo
2024, 43(6): 1261-1274. doi: 10.11932/karst20240604
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The geological background of the Yunnan plateau in the study area is complex, with significant uplift caused by the Himalayan orogeny, intense neotectonic movements, and pronounced variations in fault block elevation. The long-term shaping of internal and external dynamic geological processes has fo...
Characteristics and prospective evaluation of natural mineral water resources in the Erhai lake basin
WANG Bo, ZHAO Li, CHEN Xiaomei, ZHU Guangyi, ZHANG Gaoyin
2024, 43(6): 1275-1286. doi: 10.11932/karst20240605
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The Erhai lake basin is an area with a beautiful ecological environment and important cultural and economic value in Southwestern China; therefore, in-depth studies on mineral water resources in this region hold far-reaching significance in ecology, environment, economy and society. This study is ba...
Study on the variation characteristics of backwater levels of the Pijiazhai karst spring in Luxi county, Yunnan
ZHOU Cuiqiong, CHAI Jinlong, ZHANG Gui, WANG Yu, HE Raosheng, WANG Jin, LI Jihong
2024, 43(6): 1287-1294. doi: 10.11932/karst20240606
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The Pijiazhai karst spring is located at the edge of the upstream Luxi basin, where the terrain shifts from steep to gentle slopes. The spring's recharge area covers 115 km2, where the recharge runoff area is the white water karst trough valley in the upper reaches of the basin and the peak-cluster ...
Study on the characteristics of interannual dynamic variations in groundwater levels in the Dianchi lake basin
ZHOU Junrong, ZHANG Hua, KANG Xiaoli, GAO Yu, HE Raosheng, WU Hongmei, LI Qin
2024, 43(6): 1295-1304. doi: 10.11932/karst20240607
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Between 1980 and 2020, with the continuous development of the social economy and the expansion of urban areas, the urban underground engineering in the Dianchi lake basin, also known as the Kunming basin, became increasingly dense. Industrial water consumption increased, and the government strengthe...
Formation and evolution of the karst pastoral landscape in Puzhehei
REN Shichuan, YANG Xiaoyan, CHAI Zhengjiao, TIAN Wenrui, YANG Fan
2024, 43(6): 1305-1316. doi: 10.11932/karst20240608
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Traditional karstology examines karst geomorphic landscapes as geological processes occurring at the interface of lithosphere and hydrosphere. It concludes with a discussion on how factors such as structure, stratigraphy, hydrology, climatic conditions and neotectonic movements influence karst devel...
Characteristics of the underground hot water circulation system western Yunnan Yingjiang basin and resources development potential
ZHANG Hua, HE Raosheng, KANG Xiaobo, YANG Yingbin, LI Qin, GAO Yu, ZHOU Junrong, CHAI Jinlong
2024, 43(6): 1317-1326. doi: 10.11932/karst20240609
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The geothermal energy of the Yingjiang basin is located within Yingjiang–Longchuan high-temperature hot water belt, which is part of Gaoligongshan–Tengchong sub-area of high-temperature hot water region of western Yunnan. The study area belongs to the southern extension of Gaoligong mountain, where ...
Characteristics of groundwater system and assessment of groundwater vulnerability of the Tengchong volcano group in western Yunnan
WANG Yangyang, HUANG Shengdong, PAN Dong, HUANG Guiren, WANG Yu, CHANG He, PU Yue
2024, 43(6): 1327-1340. doi: 10.11932/karst20240610
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The Tengchong volcanic group encompasses a vast area and exhibits a diverse range of eruption types. It is one of the youngest volcanic areas in China. Studying the characteristics of its groundwater system is the basis for analysis and evaluation of pollution mechanisms. Ma'anshan exhibits typical ...
Response of carbonate weathering and dissolution processes in the Kunming basin to changes in atmospheric CO2 concentration over the past 40 years
YANG Xiaoyan, REN Shichuan, TIAN Wenrui, MA Nengwei, SONG Zenghong, LI Guorui, ZHANG Gaoyin
2024, 43(6): 1341-1349. doi: 10.11932/karst20240611
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The carbon cycle of the Earth's system coexists with global climate change. Carbon circulates in different forms between different reservoirs, with carbonate rocks actively participating in the global carbon cycling through karst processes. The recovered CO2 accounts for about one-third of the "miss...
Study on distribution law of geological disasters in karst mountainous area of east Yunnan
ZHANG Jie, ZHANG Weifeng, WEI Lei, DAI Xusheng, ZHANG Wenjun
2024, 43(6): 1350-1361. doi: 10.11932/karst20240612
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Based on a comprehensive and detailed investigation, coupled with a risk assessment of geological disasters at a scale of 1∶50,000 in the study area, this paper focuses on the unique characteristics of high mountain valleys and karst rock mountains prevalent within the region. Through a combination ...
Remote sensing interpretation and application of geological environment conditions in early identification of potential geo-hazards: A case study of Huaping county
YANG Yanfang, JU Hejian, CHENG Yang, WANG Yong, YAN Shuhao, WANG Shanshan, LI Qin
2024, 43(6): 1362-1375. doi: 10.11932/karst20240613
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Huaping county is located in the mountains bordering the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau and the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau, where geo-hazards occur frequently. In order to understand the background of disaster generation and the laws of their occurrence, as well as to enhance the accuracy of early identificatio...
Research on early warning for meteorological risks of rainfall-induced landslide hazards in typical areas of southwest Yunnan
WEI Lei, MEI Hongbo, ZHAO Peng, YANG Yingdong, LUO Zeyang, LIU Bowen
2024, 43(6): 1376-1385. doi: 10.11932/karst20240614
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The area of Longyang district–Mangshi section is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Nujiang river and the Daying river. The landform in this area is dominated by medium mountains, wide valleys, and basins. This area is characterized by a southern subtropical monsoon climate and a souther...
A study on multiple-model evaluation of landslide susceptibility
HUANG Cheng, DENG Yunlong, YAN Xiangsheng, ZHOU Xincheng
2024, 43(6): 1386-1397. doi: 10.11932/karst20240615
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Landslides are one of the most common geological disasters in China, characterized by sudden occurrence and uncertainty. The evaluation of landslide susceptibility is a complex process. Conventional methods mainly use static factors, making it difficult to achieve dynamic assessment of landslide sus...
Reflection and enlightenment on monitoring and early warning of debris flows in Eryuan: A case study of the "9.13" large-scale freshet-induced debris flow of the Tiejia river
TANG Pei, ZHU Chuanbing, JIANG Yuebin, ZHOU Cuiqiong, LI Xiaomei, ZHANG Lingze, XIAO Huazong, ZHANG Wenjun
2024, 43(6): 1398-1407. doi: 10.11932/karst20240616
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Eryuan county is located in the northern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It borders Heqing county and Binchuan county to the east, Dali City and Yangbi county to the south, Yunlong county to the west, and Jianchuan county to the north. The maximum straight-line distance from...
Measures for the protection and utilization of geo-environment during the urbanization in Yunnan
ZHANG Weifeng, ZHANG Jie, DING Zhongkai, KANG Xiaobo, ZHANG Ruxiang
2024, 43(6): 1408-1421. doi: 10.11932/karst20240617
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Yunnan, a province with a vast territory, is located in the southwest of China. It serves as a convergence zone for the Eurasian Plate, India Ocean Plate, and Pacific Plate. The western part of Yunnan belongs to Tethys–Himalaya orogenic belt, which exhibits strong crustal activities, while its easte...
Study on ecological restoration countermeasures of abandoned mines in Yunnan Province
CAI Baoxin, LI Qin, KONG Zhigang, YANG Xiaoyan, LI Yanqing, SONG Zenghong
2024, 43(6): 1422-1429. doi: 10.11932/karst20240618
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Ecological restoration of abandoned mines is an important step in practicing ecological civilization and is of great significance in maintaining ecological security in Southwest China. Yunnan Province is abundant in mineral resources and is often referred to as the "Kingdom of Non-ferrous Metals" an...
Features and genesis analysis of geological relics of karst landforms in the Laoshan area of Malipo, Yunnan Province
PAN Tianwang, SHI Wenqiang, LI Chengzhan, CHEN Weihai, TANG Liangliang, WU Hongmei
2024, 43(6): 1430-1444. doi: 10.11932/karst20240619
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The Laoshan area in Malipo, Yunnan Province is located in the transitional zone from the karst plateau in southeastern Yunnan to the Red River Delta Plain in Northern Vietnam, where the gorge-type karst landform is typically developed, forming a rich and diverse set of geological relics of karst lan...
Research on water conservation in karst graben basin from the perspective of ecological restoration of territory space: A case study of the Erhai lake basin
YANG Fengji, HE Xiang, CHEN Chaowen, WANG Jinman, ZHOU Zhiping, ZHANG Hua, LIU Biao
2024, 43(6): 1445-1458. doi: 10.11932/karst20240620
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The Erhai lake basin is an important ecological area outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the Master Plan on Major Projects for the Conservation and Restoration of National Key Ecosystems (2021–2035). The water conservation function in the Erhai lake basin plays a crucial role in maintaining th...