Application of the affinity propagation clustering algorithm based on grain-size distribution curve to discrimination of sedimentary environment——A case study in Baiyangdian area

LIU Xiangqi; SONG Lei; WU Qilong; LI Guomin; MAO Xin

doi:10.16562/j.cnki.0256-1492.2018100802

2020 Vol. 40, No. 1

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LIU Xiangqi, SONG Lei, WU Qilong, LI Guomin, MAO Xin. Application of the affinity propagation clustering algorithm based on grain-size distribution curve to discrimination of sedimentary environment——A case study in Baiyangdian area[J]. Marine Geology & Quaternary Geology, 2020, 40(1): 198-209. doi: 10.16562/j.cnki.0256-1492.2018100802

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LIU Xiangqi, SONG Lei, WU Qilong, LI Guomin, MAO Xin. Application of the affinity propagation clustering algorithm based on grain-size distribution curve to discrimination of sedimentary environment——A case study in Baiyangdian area[J]. Marine Geology & Quaternary Geology, 2020, 40(1): 198-209. doi: 10.16562/j.cnki.0256-1492.2018100802

Application of the affinity propagation clustering algorithm based on grain-size distribution curve to discrimination of sedimentary environment——A case study in Baiyangdian area

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Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050061, China
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China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China

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Corresponding author: SONG Lei, sdsonglei@163.com

Received Date: 08 October 2018

Revised Date: 27 January 2019

Publish Date: 25 February 2020

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In the paper, 22 sedimentary sections are selected from the Baiyangdian region as research carriers. The affinity propagation (AP) clustering algorithm is adopted to cluster the similar grain size distribution of sediment into clusters. The results are then compared with the characteristics of grain size distribution which are known in typical sedimentary environments. The grain size distribution patterns in different sedimentary environments in Baiyangdian area are concluded and the feasibility of application of the affinity propagation clustering algorithm based on sediment grain characteristics to environmental interpretation discussed. The results suggests that the AP clustering algorithm can gather the sediments formed under the same or similar dynamical conditions into groups, and dig out the sedimentary dynamical information contained in the grain size data; The distribution curves of grain size for all samples are subdivided into 11 clusters. Considering the change in dynamic conditions in the same sedimentary environment, the 11 cluster curves are further categorized into 4 sets of curves, which could be compared with the grain size curves from known environment. 4 sedimentary facies i.e. the lacustrine-swamp facies, lacustrine facies, fluvial facies and alluvial facies are recognized. Among them, in terms of sedimentary dynamics, the lacustrine-swamp facies are similar with the central lake facies, while the lake shore facies similar with alluvial flat facies. The lacustrine-swamp facies and central lake facies are mainly composed of fine silty sand, whereas the lake shore facies and alluvial flat facies composed of coarse silt. River bed facies consist of sand or coarse sand. The contents of coarse silt, medium sand and coarse sand are similar in the flooding deposits, characterized by multi-peak curves. The performance proves that the AP clustering algorithm can provide a new mean for inversion and zonation of sedimentary environment conditions.
- grain-size distribution curve /
- the affinity propagation (AP) clustering algorithm /
- sedimentary environment /
- discrimination /
- Baiyangdian

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