{"title":"New data on the zoisite from the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria","authors":"Stefka Dencheva, Desislava Racheva, Theodora Biljarska","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.15","url":null,"abstract":"New data on the composition and structure of zoisite from the area of Dvuglav Peak in the Rila Mountain have been obtained using modern methods and equipment. Chemical analyses data show the presence of different impurities that can replace Ca and Al in the structure of the mineral. The presence of Mn as a chromatophore in thulite is confirmed. The characteristic interplanar distances and Raman shifts for the specimens are recorded and tabulated. They are compared with the already known ones in the literature and databases. Due to the similarity in both the composition and the structure of zoisite and lawsonite, an analogy is also observed in their Raman elastic moduli.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45508200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Apostolova, I. Kostova, A. Bechtel, M. Stefanova
{"title":"PAHs in medium and high rank Bulgarian coals – insights from aromatic indices","authors":"D. Apostolova, I. Kostova, A. Bechtel, M. Stefanova","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.65","url":null,"abstract":"The study presents analyses of aromatic components in bitumen extracts from Bulgarian medium and high rank coals. Bulk samples from Balkan, Ro = 0.96%, Dobroudzha, Ro = 1.13%, and Svoge, Ro = 5.20% coal-bearing provinces, were considered. After extensive chromatographic separation and GC-MS study of the aromatic fractions, our attention was focused on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) compositions. Aromatic indices, based on quantification of individual compounds, revealed that: (i) the highest amounts of PAHs were present in Balkan and Dobroudzha samples, 219–365 μg/g TOC, and dropped to 3.5 μg/g TOC at Svoge sample; (ii) the alkylated naphthalenes and phenantrenes prevalence confirmed published data; (iii) the relationship between aromatic indices vs. Ro, % is in agreement with the previously obtained results, indicating their decrease with thermal maturity. For some indices only weak correlation was obtained, suggesting that PAH concentrations are not solely affected by coal rank, but also by environmental conditions and vegetation.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46434912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Some problems with the tectonic subdivision schemes application in field work – an example of the Western Sredna Gora subzone","authors":"D. Vangelov, I. Gerdjikov","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.135","url":null,"abstract":"The tectonic subdivision is a regional method for correlation, very subjective and not always applicable during the field work. Usually, more detailed field investigations do not confirm the regional tectonic schemes, main characteristics of the tectonic units and boundaries. The given example for the Western Srednogorie subzone represents the handicaps of tectonic schemes fields application.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49621239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Benderev, E. Damyanova, M. Ivanov, Yordanka Donkova, P. Gerginov
{"title":"Probable reasons for interruption of the flow of the Iskrets karst spring","authors":"A. Benderev, E. Damyanova, M. Ivanov, Yordanka Donkova, P. Gerginov","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.243","url":null,"abstract":"The object of research is the Iskrets spring, one of the large and important karst springs in Bulgaria. A characteristic feature of its regime is the temporary interruptions of its outflow. The purpose of the research is to establish the probable causes and mechanism for these interruptions. After analyzing the hydrogeological situation and data from the results of continuous measurements of changes in water quantities, it is assumed that the main cause of this phenomenon is the processes of erosion, transport and deposition of cave alluvial sediments.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43806291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The debris flows in the Lozenska Mountain from Subboreal and Subatlantic periods","authors":"R. Kenderova, Nadezhda Kecheva","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.213","url":null,"abstract":"This research was conducted in June 2020 in connection with carrying out rescue archaeological excavations of a site recorded during the construction of the Sofia Ring Road, in the northern foothills of the Lozenska Mountain. On the basis of sedimentological studies of cultural layers, the flow of two mudflows with a southeast-northwest direction were proven at different depths. The discovered archaeological artefacts, mainly fragmented ceramic vessels, help to date these two flows through the Subboreal and the lower Sub-Atlantic. The first, located deeper than the modern surface flow, is dated after the 2nd millennium BC. (i.e., from the Subboreal). The second is the shallower stream, after the Roman era, II–IV centuries AD. (i.e., Sub-Atlantic). Both flowed into the Iskar River. Nowadays. it is difficult to determine their exact location. The archaeological sites from the two streams brought artifacts located in a south/southwest direction, closer to the northern slope of the Lozenska Mountain.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44033232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefan Velev, K. Bogdanov, Ivan Krumov, O. Ognianov, Y. Georgieva
{"title":"Remote sensing mapping and 3D modelling of Petelovo Au-epithermal system, Panagyurishte ore district, Bulgaria","authors":"Stefan Velev, K. Bogdanov, Ivan Krumov, O. Ognianov, Y. Georgieva","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.3.203","url":null,"abstract":"Remote sensing drone-based study combined with field mapping, XRD and XRF tests for mineral detection outlined advanced argillic, argillic and propylitic alteration domains within the Petelovo silica cap to demonstrate quick approach for mineral alteration mapping. Mineral alteration modelling by 3D Leapfrog Geo outlined zonal patterns around epithermal high-sulphidation Cu-Au mineralization could be employed as a pathfinder for gold enrichment.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45342968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3D integration of orthophoto mapping and Terrestrial Laser Scanning \u0000of the ground surface and underground caverns","authors":"I. Ivanov, A. Yanakiev, O. Ognianov, Y. Shopov","doi":"10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.2.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52215/rev.bgs.2022.83.2.35","url":null,"abstract":"Obtaining three-dimensional data for the surface and underground cavities is a complex task that includes using scanning systems to collect accurate data, as well as their processing. In recent years, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have been very successfully used for capturing geospatial data for ground surface and orthophoto mapping. On the other hand, the use of UAS for underground scanning is a difficult task due to the limited spaces, the lack of GNSS coverage and the low level of illumination in underground terrains. In this regard, the use of Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) is crucial. This work looks for intersection between these two types of scanning systems (UAS as a system for scanning the earth’s surface and LiDAR as a system for scanning underground surfaces) considered in the context of studying cavities and the ground surface above them as well as the possibilities for integration of data obtained from them.","PeriodicalId":40733,"journal":{"name":"Spisanie Na B Lgarskoto Geologichesko Druzhestov-Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.2,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42140172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}