Distributions and influencing factors of selenium in soils and edible wild mushrooms and the development and utilization of high-quality wild mushrooms (Boletus, Ramaria botrytoides, Russula virescens)
April 2026
Selenium (Se) serves as a trace element essential for the human body owing to its significant physiological functions and extensive pharmacological effects. The Se required by the human body is primarily...
Machine learning-based analysis of factors controlling the reservoir productivity of the Maokou Formation, Sichuan Basin
April 2026
By 2024, the proven natural gas reserves of the Maokou Formation in the central Sichuan Basin had exceeded 1.5×1011 m3, suggesting great potential for hydrocarbon exploration. However, this formation...
A statistical model for predicting rock avalanche runout using source area width from 63 representative cases
April 2026
Developing predictive models for rock avalanche runout is crucial for hazard risk mitigation and management, while also deepening the understanding of rock avalanche dynamics. In this study, a database...
A novel method for automatic river channel morphology extraction from remote sensing satellite images: A case study of the Golmud fluvial fan
April 2026
Distributive Fluvial Systems (DFS) are critical sedimentary systems governing fluvial dynamics, sediment transport, and ecosystem sustainability in modern and ancient basins. Accurate quantification...
Geochemical characteristics and geological genesis of soil selenium anomaly zone in the Hetao Plain, Inner Mongolia, and crop biological effects-based assessment of selenium-rich cultivated land development potential
April 2026
Exploring the geological genesis of selenium (Se) in Se-rich soil of the Hetao Plain, a major grain production base of corn, wheat, potato, sunflower and zucchini in northern China, is vital for the...
Hydrogeological flow patterns and hydrochemical driving forces of groundwater in a typical coastal hilly region of the Jinjiang watershed, Southeast China: Recommendations for water pollution control and management
April 2026
Coastal groundwater (CGW) systems in rapidly urbanizing regions face critical challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), where anthropogenic pressures intersect with hydrogeological...
Geology and mineralization of quartz vein-type and altered rock-type gold deposits in the Linglong gold orefield (916 t), Jiaodong Peninsula, China: A review
April 2026
The Jiaodong Peninsula in North China Craton as the world’s third largest gold metallogenic region, holding gold deposits primarily of the altered rock type and the quartz vein type. The Linglong gold...
Prolonged super-orogens during Gondwana assembly contributed to the formation of a habitable Earth: Insights from big data
April 2026
Since the initiation of plate tectonics on Earth, the evolution of tectonic regime and supercontinent cycles (Nuna, Rodinia and Pangea) have been the first order factors that contributed to Earth surficial...
Spatial distribution patterns and hazard assessment of co-seismic landslides triggered by the 2022 Luding earthquake (MS 6.8): An RF-AdaBoost model approach
April 2026
On September 5, 2022, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Luding County, Sichuan Province, China, at a depth of 16 km, triggering numerous co-seismic landslides. Using multi-temporal satellite imagery,...
A new integrated 3D modeling method based on multisource heterogeneous geological data and its application
April 2026
With continuous advancement in geological studies, three-dimensional (3D) geological modeling technology based on big data and artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent focus in the interdisciplinary...
Destruction of the North China Craton: Evidence from the electrical structure and fluid content
April 2026
The three-dimensional resistivity model of the lithosphere and fluid content plays a significant role in analyzing the spatiotemporal distribution and dynamic reasons for the North China Craton (NCC)...
Mineralogical characteristics, formation processes, and prospecting potential of Early–Middle Triassic lithium-rich claystone in the Sichuan Basin, South China
April 2026
Early to middle Triassic sedimentary units within the Sichuan Basin of southwest China contain extensive occurrences of lithium (Li)-rich clay layers (the so-called “Green bean rock”, or GBR) that have...
Reservoir fluid type identification method based on deep learning: A case study of the Chang 1 Formation in the Jiyuan oilfield of the Ordos basin, China
January 2026
With the efficient and intelligent development of computer-based big data processing, applying machine learning methods to the processing and interpretation of logging data in the field of geophysical...
Geochemistry, possible origin and exploration potential of crude oils from Neogene Shawan Formation in the Chepaizi Uplift, Junggar Basin (NW China) based on biomarker recovery method
January 2026
The Neogene Shawan Formation in the Chepaizi Uplift of the Junggar Basin (NW China) has obtained high oil flow, demonstrating a good potential for oil and gas exploration. The multi-source hydrocarbon...
Exploring the thermal evolution of highly- to over-mature source rocks using Raman spectroscopy and geochemical signatures
January 2026
This study investigated the heterogeneous responses of organic matter (OM) in highly- to over-mature source rocks during thermal maturation. An integrated analysis was conducted on the Raman spectroscopic...
From amalgamation to post-orogenic Rodinian rifting: Decoded by the Neoproterozoic Shenshan Group, South China
January 2026
The Shenshan Group provides important geological information which is vital in unraveling the amalgamation and subsequent rifting processes of South China. While conventional studies have asserted its...
Mineral resources of Asia continent: Resource endowment, mining industry pattern, and contributions to the world economy
January 2026
Mineral resources in Asia continent and its mining industry play a significant role in the economic growth and industrialization of both Asia and the world. Asia continent boasts the most comprehensive...
Geologic hazard susceptibility assessment based on statistical optimization and machine learning: A case study of the Loess Plateau, Shaanxi Province, northwestern China
January 2026
This study developed a modeling methodology for statistical optimization-based geologic hazard susceptibility assessment, aiming to enhance the comprehensive performance and classification accuracy...
Geology, carbon emission reduction potential, and development progress of hot dry rock in China
January 2026
The available heat content (stored heat energy) of hot dry rock (HDR) at a depth of 1–10 km in the global land crust is estimated to be 5.06 × 108 EJ, attracting considerable global attention. This...
2025 global progress in rare earth exploration
January 2026