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Impact of Windblow on the Structure and Phytomass of Siberian Pine and Birch Forests of the Central Sikhote-Alin
A catastrophic windblow event in 2016, unprecedented in the history of the Sikhote-Alin Reserve, led to significant reductions in phytomass and structural integrity of Siberian pine (cedar) and birch forests. The study found that the windblow decreased the average stock of stone pine forests by 46% (from 552 to 298 m³ ha⁻¹) and birch forests by 35% (from 253 to 163 m³ ha⁻¹). Biomass stocks for cedar and birch forests dropped by 44% and 35%, respectively, with a maximum carbon capacity of 150 t C ha⁻¹ identified for stone pine forests. The research analyzed data from permanent test plots (PTPs) before and after the windblow, spanning 8–18 years, using regional allometric equations to determine aboveground phytomass. Spruce, fir, and cedar were found to be less resistant to windblow, while maples, Amur linden, and larch exhibited higher resilience.
Development of Solontsovskie Lakes as indicator of humidity within Central Sikhote-Alin in the Late Holocene
A detailed reconstruction of humidity changes in the Central Sikhote-Alin during the Late Holocene reveals that precipitation variations, rather than temperature shifts, primarily drove hydrological fluctuations. Using sediment analysis from Solontsovskie Lakes—particularly Nizhnee Lake—researchers identified rapid transitions between wet and dry phases, with frequent changes in diatom assemblages and peat-forming plants indicating unstable hydroclimatic conditions. While cooling periods generally coincided with decreased moisture, the Little Ice Age was notably wet due to increased precipitation. The study leveraged radiocarbon dating (with a temporal resolution of 30–60 years) and comparative analysis of two lakes to trace trophic shifts and organogenic sedimentation rates (up to 1.9 mm/year). These findings correlate local paleoclimatic events with global data, offering new insights into the region's climate sensitivity.
Experience of Complex Microseismic and Magnetotelluric Sounding on the Northern Part of the Central Sikhote-Alin Fault
A study of the Central Sikhote-Alin Fault (CSAF) reveals that its fault zone is impermeable, characterized by a narrow subvertical high-resistivity region between contrasting crustal blocks. Researchers used microseismic sounding (MSS) and magnetotelluric sounding (MTS) to map relative P-wave velocities and geoelectric structures up to 9 km deep along a 42 km transect. The findings show that the CSAF's structure aligns with another fault zone 6 km northwest, extending deeper than initially observed. This dual-method approach demonstrates promise for unraveling crustal dynamics in tectonically active regions.
The Sikhote-Alin Fold System. General Structural Features and Certain Aspects of Control of Gold Mineralization: A Case Study for Central Sikhote-Alin, Russia (Part One)
A structural analysis of the Sikhote-Alin fold system in Central Russia reveals that its gold-sulfide mineralization is closely linked to Cretaceous-era folding characterized by northeast-southwest (50-60°) orientation, formed under conditions of crustal shortening and left-lateral shear. The study identifies type-morphic features indicating this folding resulted from longitudinal bending with flow during a period of tectonomagmatic activity spanning the Aptian to late Cretaceous. The research employs structural-kinematic correlation to elucidate the relationship between folding dynamics and gold mineralization, offering insights into the geological processes controlling ore formation in this region.
Post-fire Successions of Vegetation and Pinus koraiensis Ectomycorrhizal Communities in Korean Pine–Broadleaf Forests of the Central Sikhote-Alin
In the Central Sikhote-Alin, Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis) seedlings thrive best during late-successional stages (90–100 years and 230–250 years), where balanced ectomycorrhizal fungal communities and thick soil layers foster successful mycorrhization. Early post-fire stages (fresh burns) promote competitive mycorrhization by stress-adapted fungi, while mid-successional stages (50–60 years) show the least successful mycorrhiza formation. The study analyzed four successional phases, linking vegetation structure to Korean pine seedling survival and fungal community dynamics, revealing critical insights into forest regeneration after disturbances.
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