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CALICHE DEPOSITS IN THE ZECHSTEIN LIMESTONE IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE PERI-BALTIC SYNECLISE (NORTHERN POLAND) Summary Caliche deposits were found within the stromatolitic-oncolitic complex of the Zechstein Limestone in... more
CALICHE DEPOSITS IN THE ZECHSTEIN LIMESTONE IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE PERI-BALTIC SYNECLISE (NORTHERN POLAND) Summary Caliche deposits were found within the stromatolitic-oncolitic complex of the Zechstein Limestone in northernPoland(Figs. 1–3). They are most commonly developed in the form of pisolites and crusts (Pl. I–IV, Figs. 4–6); the pisolites are hybrids, partly of algal and partly of caliche origin. The probable sequence of events leading to caliche development is presented in Fig. 7. The occurrence of caliche deposits in the Zechstein Limestone of northernPolandhas important palaeogeographical implications as it indicates the periodic subaerial exposure of vast regions of the Zechstein basin during the sedimentation of the Zechstein Limestone.
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ZECHSTEIN DEPOSITION IN THE PODLASIE AREA (EASTERN POLAND) Summary Stratigraphical (Figs. 1-5) and facies study (Figs. 5 - 8) indicates that the history of Zechstein deposition in the Podlasie area shows many common features with the... more
ZECHSTEIN DEPOSITION IN THE PODLASIE AREA (EASTERN POLAND) Summary Stratigraphical (Figs. 1-5) and facies study (Figs. 5 - 8) indicates that the history of Zechstein deposition in the Podlasie area shows many common features with the Peri-Baltic area (13). It was proved that development, facies patterns and relations between extents of particular Zechstein units are strikingly similar in both areas. New paleogeographical reconstruction (Figs. 6 - 8) fundamentally changes the earlier-presented interpretations (1, 3, 21-25) for the PZ2 and PZ3 cycles, and modifies the interpretation of the PZl cycle. In particular, it was found that the present (and original) limit of the Platy Dolomite (Ca3) is considerably larger than the limit of the Main Dolomite (Ca2), what otherwise is a rule (or the Zechstein basin. In the Tluszcz region where the well net is relatively dense, a striking similarity of tectonic pattern, expressed by the facies of the Rotliegendes, and of limit and facies of part...
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W artykule dokonano przegl ą du aktualnych technologii magazynowania energii elektrycznej oraz zestawiono uzyskiwane parametry w aspekcie zastosowa n w zasobnikach systemowych. Przedstawiono studium mo z liwo ś ci magazynowania energii z... more
W artykule dokonano przegl ą du aktualnych technologii magazynowania energii elektrycznej oraz zestawiono uzyskiwane parametry w aspekcie zastosowa n w zasobnikach systemowych. Przedstawiono studium mo z liwo ś ci magazynowania energii z odnawialnych ź rode l energii (O Ź E) w zasobnikach akumulatorowych i elektrowniach szczytowo-pompowych w Polsce. Omowiono tak z e mo z liwo ś ci wykorzystania systemow zasobnikowych w transporcie dla wykorzystania energii hamowania. Druga cz eśc artyku l u prezentuje wodor jako no ś nik energii oraz zagadnienia zwi ą zane z gospodark ą wodorow ą : produkcja, transport, magazynowanie i zastosowania w ogniwach paliwowych.
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... Con-tinual growth of these reefs caused some restric-tion in the platform interior ... deposi-tion of the Lower Werra Anhydrite initiated a new evaporitic stage of development of the ... Wrodaw region was selected for the study), may... more
... Con-tinual growth of these reefs caused some restric-tion in the platform interior ... deposi-tion of the Lower Werra Anhydrite initiated a new evaporitic stage of development of the ... Wrodaw region was selected for the study), may be seen as supporters of multi-stage dolomitiza-tion ...
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In the middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Carpathian foreland basin, broad zones of sulphate deposits occur in the marginal parts, and narrow zones of chloride sediments are restricted to the basin center (Fig. 1). The origin... more
In the middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Carpathian foreland basin, broad zones of sulphate deposits occur in the marginal parts, and narrow zones of chloride sediments are restricted to the basin center (Fig. 1). The origin of these evaporites is related to the salinity crisis at the end of Middle Badenian. The time and facies relations of evaporites occurring in marginal and central parts of the Carpathian foreland basin are still unc1ear and different correlation has been proposed for particular parts of the basin (Petrichenko et al., 1997). However, it is possible to correlate particular mar ker beds in both domains over a distance of hundreds of kilometers (e.g. Garlicki, 1994; Peryt et al., 1994, 1997) suggesting common controls of evaporite deposition regardless of the geological setting. In the lower part of the gypsum section in the peripheral part of the basin, a unit built of blocky crystalline intergrowths occurs (see photo on the front page of this issue). ...
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Mineral composition and content analysis of selected trace elements (Ag, As, Ba, Be, Br, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, I, La, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, U, V, and Zn; 308 rock samples) were studied in the Upper Permian... more
Mineral composition and content analysis of selected trace elements (Ag, As, Ba, Be, Br, Cd, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, I, La, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, U, V, and Zn; 308 rock samples) were studied in the Upper Permian (Zechstein) potash-bearing deposits in Poland. They represented K–Mg chlorides of PZ2 and PZ3 cyclothems from four salt domes and stratiform K–Mg sulphates of PZ1 cyclothem. The dominant mineral components of K–Mg sulphates (polyhalite) are anhydrite and polyhalite. The most common minerals of the K–Mg salts of PZ2 cyclothem are halite, sylvite, kieserite, and anhydrite, and the most common of PZ3 cyclothem are halite, carnallite, kieserite, and anhydrite. Most analysed trace elements in the Zechstein potash-bearing deposits show a low content (up to 26 mg/kg) that eliminates them as potential profitable source rocks of such required elements as Ce, Cs, La, Li, or Rb. Common elements, such as Br, Fe, and Sr, are more easily exploited from natural br...
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... These limestones are composed mostly of red algae with bryozoans and other organisms. ... unit (boulder deposit) is developed as coarse breccia composed mainly of salt clay with blocks ... to metasomatic alteration of sulfates (see... more
... These limestones are composed mostly of red algae with bryozoans and other organisms. ... unit (boulder deposit) is developed as coarse breccia composed mainly of salt clay with blocks ... to metasomatic alteration of sulfates (see Kubica, 1997, for a review), although Gasiewicz ...
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The middle Miocene Badenian basin of the Carpathian Foredeep is characterized by complex sedimentary and diagenetic carbonate-evaporite transitions. Six locations have been selected to evaluate the controls on the carbon and oxygen... more
The middle Miocene Badenian basin of the Carpathian Foredeep is characterized by complex sedimentary and diagenetic carbonate-evaporite transitions. Six locations have been selected to evaluate the controls on the carbon and oxygen isotopic composition of the Badenian gypsum-associated limestones of the Tyras Formation in West Ukraine. At three locations marine limestones overlie the gypsum, at one location (Anadoly) the gypsum-associated limestones are polygenic, and at two localities (Pyshchatyntsi and Lozyna) gypsum deposits are lacking. The studied limestones have originated as primary, mostly peloidal carbonates as well as secondary carbonates formed by hypogene sulphate calcitisation. They show a wide range of δ13C (from from -0.9‰ to -39.8‰) and δ18O values (from 0.9‰ to -12.2‰). The Badenian limestones formed in marine environments (either as deposits accumulated at the bottom of the sea or forming the infillings of solution cavities within gypsum) have less negative δ18O va...
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Environmental changes in the declining Middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Ukrainian Carpathian Foredeep (Kudryntsi section) The Kudryntsi section in West Ukraine documents a major environmental change from hypersaline to... more
Environmental changes in the declining Middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Ukrainian Carpathian Foredeep (Kudryntsi section) The Kudryntsi section in West Ukraine documents a major environmental change from hypersaline to marine conditions during the Middle Miocene. There are very few (or no) specimens of foraminifers in samples of the siliciclastic series (4 m thick, with limestone intercalations) which occurs above the gypsum (and below the transgressive deposits) in the southern part of quarry. The limestone intercalations are first sparitic and microsparitic, and then become pelletal. The pelletal depositional textures are interpreted as originated in restricted environments in contrast to mixed-fossil lithoclastic packstones/grainstones overlying the siliciclastic series. The diversity of fauna increases up section. Foraminifers, bivalves, ostracods and gastropods appear first and then, additionally, brachiopods, bryozoans, crinoids, and echinoids occur. Foraminifera...
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Reserves totaling ~142 BCM (5 TCF) of natural gas trapped in 306 fields and ~22 MTOE (~157 MMBOE) of crude oil in 87 fields have been discovered. The prospection, exploration, and production of hydrocarbons are licensed: an entity... more
Reserves totaling ~142 BCM (5 TCF) of natural gas trapped in 306 fields and ~22 MTOE (~157 MMBOE) of crude oil in 87 fields have been discovered. The prospection, exploration, and production of hydrocarbons are licensed: an entity interested in these kinds of activities needs to have concession, which is granted by the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment for 10 to 30 years according to one of two independent ways—international tender or open door procedure. In this review, the most prospective areas for oil and gas exploration in Poland, selected by the Polish Geological Survey, and announced as dedicated for the next 6th tender round, planned in the second half of 2022, are described. These are: Block 413–414, Block 208, Cybinka–Torzym, Zielona Góra West, and Koło areas. The main exploration target of these tender areas is related to conventional and unconventional accumulations of gas and oil in the Carpathian basement, Carpathian Foredeep, and Outer Carpathians (Block 413–...
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Polish Geological Institute as the national geological survey – hundred years at the service for Poland. A b s t r a c t. The PolishGeological Institute was established in 1919 as the national geological survey within the Ministry of... more
Polish Geological Institute as the national geological survey – hundred years at the service for Poland. A b s t r a c t. The PolishGeological Institute was established in 1919 as the national geological survey within the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The initiative of a group of parliament members to appoint the Polish Geological Institute was supported by the Polish Parliament on May 30, 1919, and the official opening of the Institute took place on May 7, 1919. Two years later the PGI status and budget were accepted by the Polish government and Jozef Morozewicz has received director’s nomination from the Head of State Jozef Pilsudski. In March 1938, the President of Poland accepted a new decree concerning geological survey of Poland which was composed of the Polish Geological Institute and the State Geological Council. The role of the PGI grew and the budget substantially increased, but this positive trend was stopped due to the beginning ofWorldWar II. During the first post-war...
Studies on Middle Miocene Badenian gypsum in various parts of Central Paratethys, the oldest widespread primary marine gypsum, in western Ukraine, southern Poland and Moravia (Czech Republic) indicate that there are three principal gypsum... more
Studies on Middle Miocene Badenian gypsum in various parts of Central Paratethys, the oldest widespread primary marine gypsum, in western Ukraine, southern Poland and Moravia (Czech Republic) indicate that there are three principal gypsum facies: crystalline gypsum, stromatolitic gypsum and clastic gypsum. The latter typically occurs between crystalline and stromatolitic gypsum and between stromatolitic gypsum and the land. In addition, it is common in channels within gypsum microbialites, and is the main facies during the deposition of the upper part of Badenian gypsum when important bathymetric differences existed within the marginal part of the Carpathian Foredeep Basin, the largest foredeep basin in Europe. Within crystalline gypsum facies, it is observed the overall size of the crystals increases and that the layering declines towards the permanent, stabilized brine body, and thus the giant gypsum intergrowths–non-layered coarse-crystalline selenite – is the end-member of gypsu...
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Publishing activities of the Polish Geological Institute during 1919–2019. A b s t r a c t. Publication activities have played an important role in the life of the Polish Geological Institute (PGI) since its foundation in 1919. In 1919... more
Publishing activities of the Polish Geological Institute during 1919–2019. A b s t r a c t. Publication activities have played an important role in the life of the Polish Geological Institute (PGI) since its foundation in 1919. In 1919 the first geological map and in 1920 the first text publication were put out whereas in 1921 the first series appeared that has been issued till today: Transactions of the PGI (Prace Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego). In 1938, the series Bulletin of the PGI (Biuletyn Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego), and in 1957 the Geological Quarterly, the flag journal of the PGI, were initiated. Their first mission was to disseminate results of studies conducted by the PGI scientists, but since 1999 the Geological Quarterly has been a truly international journal. The PGI co-edits two other international journals (Geologica Carpathica, Volumina Jurasica) and since 1992 has been a publisher of the most popular Polish geological journal, Przegląd Geologiczny. T...
One hundred years of the Polish Geological Institute – an outline of the material history. A b s t r a c t. Established a few months after regaining independence in 1918, the Polish Geological Institute was carrying out research aimed at... more
One hundred years of the Polish Geological Institute – an outline of the material history. A b s t r a c t. Established a few months after regaining independence in 1918, the Polish Geological Institute was carrying out research aimed at ensuring the supply of necessary mineral raw resources to the domestic industry. The director of the Institute, Prof. J. Morozewicz as well as the state authorities were aware of the fact that for the proper functioning of the Institute suitable headquarter was needed. Therefore, already in the mid-1919, the appropriate area and financial resources were allocated for the construction of large buildings, the designer of which was Prof. M. Lalewicz. The laboratory pavilion was opened in 1926. The main building, which was put into use in 1936 and rebuilt after the destruction during World War II, has been the pride of the Institute until today. The extension of the state and a wide range of research issues meant that already in 1921, it was necessary t...
Badenian evaporites of the Carpathian Foredeep Basin represent the lower part of the NN6 zone and are underlain and overlain by deep-water deposits. Halite and associated deposits in the central part of the Badenian evaporite basin show... more
Badenian evaporites of the Carpathian Foredeep Basin represent the lower part of the NN6 zone and are underlain and overlain by deep-water deposits. Halite and associated deposits in the central part of the Badenian evaporite basin show the same facies successions and marker beds can be traced across and between individual basins. Characteristic marker beds made it possible to correlate various facies zones of the marginal Ca-sulfate platform. These marker beds seem to reflect events that may be related to sudden and widespread changes in water chemistry, which in turn imply major changes in basin hydrology. The onset of the evaporitic deposition in the Carpathian Foredeep was clearly diachronous and the evaporites deposited in the basin centre preceded the beginning of evaporite sedimentation in the marginal basin, however, depositional history in the marginal basin and the basin center was the same. Sedimentological and geochemical data indicate recycling of evaporites throughout ...
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The middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Carpathian Foredeep Basin was a saline lake, separated by a barrier from the sea and supplied with seawater seeping through the barrier or overflowing it occasionally in the form of... more
The middle Miocene Badenian evaporite basin of the Carpathian Foredeep Basin was a saline lake, separated by a barrier from the sea and supplied with seawater seeping through the barrier or overflowing it occasionally in the form of short-lived marine transgressions. Such transgressions could leave behind marine microfossils in marly clay intercalations. One of them (2.3 m thick) occurs in the uppermost part of the sulphate sequence, in the unit ‘o’, in the Babczyn 2 borehole section. It contains marine palynomorphs (dinoflagellate cysts) and foraminiferal assemblages indicating a marine environment. The low-diversity benthic foraminiferal assemblages are dominated by opportunistic, shallow infaunally living species, preferring muddy or clayey substrate for thriving, brackish to normal marine salinity, and inner shelf environment. Dinoflagellate cyst assemblages, although taxonomically impoverished, consist of marine species; euryhaline forms that tolerate increased salinity are mis...
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Middle and Late Permian epeiric reefs are dominated by microframeworks, large amounts of synsedimentary, marine-phreatic cements, and a few macro-reefbuilders, and classic localities are known from the Delaware and Zechstein basins... more
Middle and Late Permian epeiric reefs are dominated by microframeworks, large amounts of synsedimentary, marine-phreatic cements, and a few macro-reefbuilders, and classic localities are known from the Delaware and Zechstein basins (Weidlich, 2002). Stromatolite and bryozoan build-ups are described from the marginal platforms of the Zechstein Limestone (Ca1) in various parts of the Southern Permian Basin of Europe (Paul, 2010, with references therein) including Poland (Lorenc, 1975; Peryt, 1978; Peryt et al., 1978; ...