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{"title":"Fossil fuels, climate change, and the vital role of CO2 to people and plants on planet Earth","authors":"G. Shanmugam","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1349959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1349959","url":null,"abstract":"A rigorous examination of empirical data confirms the fact that there is no threat from CO2 to People. Fossil Fuels (i.e., Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal) are the underpinning of modern living in the 21stcentury and that CO2 is essential for the thriving of both People and Plants. The geologic record shows that the Earth’s climate has always been changing naturally during the past 600 million years in terms CO2 and temperature, without CO2 emissions from Fossil Fuels by humans. Aplot of CO2vs. Temperature for the last 600 million years shows basically no correlation for most of this time (Berner, 2004; Scotese et al., 2021). If the Net-Zero CO2 policy were to be implemented in 2050, large numbers of people would die and the modern human civilization would come to a sudden halt, and humans left alive would have to revert back to the lifestyles of the Neanderthals. A climate-change model for 200 years (1900─2100) is proposed based on four basic parameters, namely, CO2, Temperature, Population, and GDP (gross domestic product) per capita. In this model, calculations based on the Max Planck’s Curve by Van Wijngaarden and Happer (2020), an increase in Temperature by 2100 would be trivial even if CO2 is nearly doubled in value to 800 ppm. The CO2 in the atmosphere helps not only to modulate the Earth’s Temperature suitable for human survival, but also to enhance Global Greening.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44474381","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":"Structural relationship between subsurface oil fields in the North Dezful Embayment: Qaleh Nar, Lower and Upper Balarud Anticlines (central Zagros, Iran)","authors":"R. RAZAVİ PASH, M. Seraj, S. Mukherjee, Ahmad Radmehr","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1344433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1344433","url":null,"abstract":"How subsurface anticlines (oil fields) link structurally with faults is of great relevance in the exploration and development of oil fields. In this context, we investigate the geometric relation between lower Balarud (LBR), upper Balarud (UBR) and Qaleh Nar (QN) subsurface anticlines that are the main oil fields in the Northern Dezful Embayment, central Zagros. The Asmari (As) and the Bangestan (Bng) reservoirs are studied geophysically using seismic profiles, well data and underground contour maps (UGC). Interpretation of 3500 m deep seismic profiles indicates the geometry of the studied subsurface anticlines differs vertically and horizontally to a significant proportion. The interpreted structures much resemble As and Bng horizons in each anticline. The UBR got overturned on the LBR due to thrusting possibly in the Late Miocene. The LBR, like a rabbit-ear structure, is situated at the northern edge of the QN. The lower and upper Chenareh and LBR and UBR resemble structurally and are separated mutually by a steep (strike-slip) fault. The fault separates the LBR and UBR from the QN. Interaction of different factors: change in overburden pressure, rate of deformation and uplift in the different parts of the subsurface anticlines moved and accumulated Gachsaran Formation \u0000towards both limbs of the anticlines.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48667066","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":"Determination of the relationship between tectonic and karstification using morphometric indices in Bozburun Peninsula, Marmaris, Türkiye","authors":"İsmail Ege, Efekan Özkan, Selahattin Polat","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1329619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1329619","url":null,"abstract":"Bozburun Peninsula (Marmaris) attracts attention because it contains various karstic shapes on limestones belonging to different periods and it is also an important area in terms of tectonic activity. This study examines the area sizes of the karstic shapes determined by satellite images, topographic maps and field studies, the elevations, slopes, depth value ranges and extensions where they are clustered and the fault lines affecting them have been determined. In order to explain this effect quantitatively, the elongation ratio (RE) and elongation direction (EA α) from morphometric shape indices were used. Poljes, on the other hand, were evaluated in more detail separately from dolines and uvalas, the pitting rates (PR) was calculated. It was understood that in this study which Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and field observations were correlated, folds and fractures that occurred in the Western Taurus Karst Region during the paleotectonic and neotectonic periods had a positive effect on karstification, and it was determined the lie of the karstic shapes to a great extent resemblance to the lie of the faults.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45847688","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":"Geothermal Power Corridor- connecting the Middle East Countries","authors":"D. Chandrasekharam","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1317427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1317427","url":null,"abstract":"The Middle East economy and life depend on imports, be it food, water, or energy, despite each country in the region having enormous energy resources to exploit and reduce dependency on countries outside the region and develop a socioeconomic model of regional cooperation and synergy. An estimated 371 TWh of electricity available from geothermal energy resources can be utilized by these countries to support basic needs and be free from food-energy-water imports by sharing their energy resources. The total amount of CO2 emissions from these countries is currently 945 x 106 kg, so these countries can further earn about 92 million euros from carbon savings, by using geothermal energy along this corridor. This amount can be utilized for augmenting the energy supply from geothermal sources. In this work, the available geothermal resources are evaluated, and suggestions are made how this energy can be best utilized for peaceful existence and cooperation in the region.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45907479","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":"Importance of reinjection in sustainability of geothermal resources and reinjection well locations in Türkiye","authors":"Nilgün Doğdu, Oktay Çelmen","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1316785","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1316785","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainability of geothermal energy is related with the type of geothermal resources (natural springs, well), usage situations (thermal, residential-greenhouse heating, energy, etc.), amount of use (optimal flow, appropriate pressure-temperature changes), conservation of resources, and is mostly achieved by reinjection of the geothermal fluid returning from usage. It is important to take measures to prevent adverse changes in temperature and pressure conditions in the reservoir to properly remove the fluid returning from use in geothermal areas from the environment and recharge the reservoir. Reinjection should be carried out under appropriate conditions for the protection of resources. In the operation of geothermal resources, reinjection/discharge conditions and obligations are also specified in the provisions of the Law No. 5686 and the implementing regulation. Various studies within the scope of exploration activities in geothermal fields, determining the production-reinjection areas and determination the location of the reinjection wells in conditions that will not adversely affect the production","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48234066","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":"Evaluation of radioactive properties and microfaunal evidence in the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits and Golden Horn sediments","authors":"I. Barut, E. Meriç, A. Nazik, Feyza Di̇nçer, E. Kam, Mustafa Eryilmaz","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1315735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1315735","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to investigate radioactive pollutants from pollution loads transported from the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea by the Turkish Straits System and their effects on microfauna (benthic foraminifer and ostracod) assemblages. In the study, the effects of gross alpha and beta activity on the species number, species diversity, dominant species and species richness of benthic foraminiferal and ostracod assemblages were investigated in 16 bottom sediments taken from different depths in the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. In the studied sediment samples examined 61 genera and 64 species of benthic foraminifera, 23 genera and 26 species of ostracoda were identified. In addition two migratory foraminifera species were observed as Spiroloculina antillarum of Atlantic-Pacific origin and Peneroplis pertusus of Indo-Pacific origin. A relationship between the abundance of microfauna and high gross alpha and beta values was found in the Dardanelles samples, but not in the Bosphorus and Golden Horn samples. In this study, the highest radioactivity value was observed in the deepest bottom sediment samples. Consequently, the gross alpha and beta values were seen to be close to each other in the Dardanelles Strait and Golden Horn samples, and they had a broad-spectrum in the Bosphorus samples.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46003213","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":"Anthropogenic problems threatening major cities: Largest surface deformations observed in Hatay, Turkey based on SBAS-InSAR","authors":"Sukru O. Karaca","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1298494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1298494","url":null,"abstract":"The surface deformation caused by tectonic activities and anthropogenic factors poses a great threat to cities worldwide. The investigation and monitoring of these deformations are crucial in order to create risk analysis for the future. The problem in this case is to investigate the surface deformations and their negative effects caused by groundwater use and to identify possible landslide areas. In this study, the surface deformations in Hatay province were analyzed using SBAS-InSAR. The results from these analyses were evaluated by field observations. Sentinel-1 descending (183 datasets) and ascending (147 datasets) track geometries were selected to determine the surface deformation and its temporal evolution. Both east-west and vertical surface deformations were calculated, and the surface deformation profiles, surface 3D models and time series were created. These time series were associated with monthly precipitation data. The deformation area was interpreted with regard to available well-log data and geological setting of the study area. As a result of the study, a surface deformation resembling a bowl like structure was observed in the industrial zone located in the city center of Hatay-Güzelburç. The deformation rates are approximately 22.3 cm/year in the form of subsidence, 3.6 cm/year in the form of eastern movement and 10.1 cm/year in the form of western movement. The deformation of this bowl-like structure decelerated in the winter and accelerated in the summer due to excessive water use. The average monthly precipitation dataset supports these results. The stratigraphic data from water wells and the presence of limestone outside the eastern boundary of the deformation area show a thick clay layer in the eastern block of the bowl-shaped deformation structure. The difference between these two units, which causes a sharp anomaly at the eastern border of the deformation area, is interpreted as a probable normal fault. The second study area where surface deformations are observed is the landslide zone. The deformation was found to be 7.5 cm/year in a westward direction and 1.5 cm/year as subsidence.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48930532","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":"Geothermal gradient variation in the Büyük Menderes Graben: implications for geothermal potential of the graben, Western Anatolia, Turkey","authors":"A. WIGGINS,, I. Çemen","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1293039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1293039","url":null,"abstract":"The Büyük Menderes Graben (BMG) is an E-W oriented active extensional geothermal basin within the Menderes Massif, a metamorphic core complex, in Western Anatolia, Turkey. 1500 \u0000 (megawatts-energy) MWe of installed geothermal capacity for power production exist as of December 2019 in Western Anatolia, mostly generated in the BMG. While the BMG is a vastly producing geothermal resource, it is predicted that it has higher production potential. However, other studies do not include field scale 3D geologic models or geothermal gradient maps. This study aims to first quantitatively test the geothermal gradients in the Aydın-İncirliova-Osmanbükü Geothermal Field (IGF), then map the information. This study also aims to compare the IGF with a neighboring geothermal field. To complete this study, information from stratigraphic columns, bottom hole temperatures, and continuous temperature logs from 13 geothermal wells is utilized with Leapfrog Geothermal to create 3D models of the geology and subsurface temperature distribution. Then, isothermal contour maps of the field are created. The geologic modeling suggests that synextensional deposition has occurred within the graben. The temperature modeling suggests both that thermal breakthrough may have occurred in the field, and that the IGF has a higher geothermal gradient than the nearby Germencik Geothermal Field","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42413747","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":"Integration of structural, hydrogeological and thermal remote sensing data for the determination of geothermal capacity A case study of the Edremit (Balıkesir) Basin","authors":"Önder Kayadibi, Şule Gürboğa, Hafize Akilli, Serap Arikan, Sevilay Tan, Halim Mutlu, Zehra DEVECİ ARAL","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1291349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1291349","url":null,"abstract":"Basins formed on active strike-slip faults are important prospect areas for geothermal energy exploration since the crust gets thinner in these areas and tectonic structures provide favorable conditions for heat-fluid circulation and transport. The Edremit (Balıkesir) Basin holds a great promise for the discovery of new geothermal energy sources. The objective of the recent study is to evaluate the geothermal capacity of the Edremit Basin utilizing tectonic, geological, and hydrogeological studies, combining remote sensing (land surface temperature-LST, hydrothermal alteration, and multi-temporal InSAR (MT-InSAR) assessments). We present structural literature data and the results of field mapping, which revealed the geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of structural features, geological units as geothermal system components, thermal and cold water chemistry, and thermal infrared remote sensing analysis. For the purpose of assessing new targets and recent geothermal capacity, these data are combined and evaluated. According to the outcomes of the study, the fault pattern in the Edremit Basin is generated by N-S extension, which produced E-W dominant striking normal faults with a heritage of paleostructures oriented in various directions. According to remote sensing analyses, the primary LST regions in the basin are defined by the active faults. Therefore, a high sodium sulfate ratio recorded in the chemical analyses of the water samples indicates a deep circulation and high possibility for the presence of thermal water. Consequently, our findings are consistent with the work to include thorough field geology surveys, structural patterns, LST, and water chemistry to refined exploration process.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42693456","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":"Comparative analysis of water and carbon dioxide injection for the thermohydraulics of an EGS project in Dikili Geothermal Field, Türkiye","authors":"A. Benim, A. Çi̇çek","doi":"10.19111/bulletinofmre.1288731","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19111/bulletinofmre.1288731","url":null,"abstract":"A comparative numerical analysis of the thermohydraulics of an enhanced geothermal system (EGS) project in Türkiye in Dikili area is presented. The fractured granodiorite is modelled as porous media, utilizing the numerically suggested data of other authors for the corresponding hydraulic characteristics. As the heat transmission fluid, two different mediums are alternatively considered. These are the more classical medium, water and the supercritical Carbon Dioxide (sCO2). Transient calculations are performed for a time period of twenty years, comparing the temporally developing results obtained for water and sCO2 with each other. Based on modeling parameters and assumptions, higher production temperatures are observed with sCO2, in comparison to water, implying an advantage for sCO2 usage as a working fluid in EGS. This is accompanied by the further advantage of a lower pressure drop for sCO2. On the other hand, the temperature advantage is relativized by the lower specific heat capacity of sCO2 causing a decrease in the production thermal power. In general, the present re found to be encouraging for a further and more detailed analysis of the employment of sCO2 as working fluid in EGS.","PeriodicalId":42748,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43613491","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}