Structure And Emplacement Of High Level Magmatic Systems

Author : Kenneth Thomson,Nick Petford
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862392560

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Structure and Emplacement of High-level Magmatic Systems by Kenneth Thomson,Nick Petford Pdf

There are continual rounds of annual conferences, special sessions and other symposia that provide ample opportunity for researchers to convene and discuss igneous processes. However, the origin of laccoliths and sills continue to inspire and confound geologists. In one sense, this is surprising. After all, don't we know all we need to know about these rocks by now? As testified by the diverse range of topics covered in this volume, the answer is clearly 'no'. This book contains contributions on physical geology, igneous petrology, volcanology, structural geology, crustal mechanics and geophysics that cover the entire gambit of geological processes associated with the shallow emplacement of magma. High-level intrusions in sedimentary basins can also act as hydrocarbon reservoirs and as sources for thermal maturation. In drawing together a diversity of perspectives on the emplacement of sills, laccoliths and dykes we hope to advance further our understanding of their behaviour.

Author : Christoph Breitkreuz,Sergio Rocchi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319140841

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Physical Geology of Shallow Magmatic Systems by Christoph Breitkreuz,Sergio Rocchi Pdf

This book offers a high-level summary of shallow magmatic systems (dykes, sills and laccoliths) to support geoscience master and PhD students, scientists and practicing professionals. The product of the LASI (Laccoliths and Sills conference) workshop, it comprises thematic sections written by one or more experts on the respective field. It features reviews concerning the physical properties of magma, geotectonic settings, and the structure of subvolcanic systems, as well as case studies on the best-known systems. The book provides readers a broad and comprehensive understanding of the subvolcanic perspective on pluton growth, which is relevant for mineralogical processes as well as the genesis of mineral deposits.

Author : Steffi Burchardt
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128097502

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Volcanic and Igneous Plumbing Systems by Steffi Burchardt Pdf

Volcanic and Igneous Plumbing Systems: Understanding Magma Transport, Storage, and Evolution in the Earth's Crust synthesizes research from various geoscience disciplines to examine volcanic and igneous plumbing systems (VIPS) in-depth. VIPS comprise a network of magma transport and storage features in the Earth’s crust. These features include dykes, sills and larger magma bodies that form the pathway and supply system of magma beneath active volcanoes. Combining basic principles with world-class research and informative illustrations, this unique reference presents a holistic view of each topic covered, including magma transport, magma chambers, tectonics and volcanism. Addressing a variety of approaches to these topics, this book offers researchers and academics in the Earth Science fields, such as geophysics, volcanology and igneous petrology the information they need to apply the information to their own disciplines. Provides an easily understandable overview of current research on volcanic and igneous plumbing systems Includes full color illustrations to increase understanding Covers fundamental information needed to optimize comprehension Features a field example from world-class research in each chapter, including photographs and maps

Author : Christoph Breitkreuz,Nick Petford
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 1862391696

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Physical Geology of High-level Magmatic Systems by Christoph Breitkreuz,Nick Petford Pdf

European geologists, many from former Soviet bloc countries, present 14 studies they delivered at an October 2002 workshop in Freiberg, Germany on the physical geology of sub-volcanic systems. The subject has not been so thoroughly examined since 1970, they say, and could be of interest to igneous petrologists, volcanologists, structural geologists

Author : Robin Gill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444362435

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Igneous Rocks and Processes by Robin Gill Pdf

This book is for geoscience students taking introductory or intermediate-level courses in igneous petrology, to help develop key skills (and confidence) in identifying igneous minerals, interpreting and allocating appropriate names to unknown rocks presented to them. The book thus serves, uniquely, both as a conventional course text and as a practical laboratory manual. Following an introduction reviewing igneous nomenclature, each chapter addresses a specific compositional category of magmatic rocks, covering definition, mineralogy, eruption/ emplacement processes, textures and crystallization processes, geotectonic distribution, geochemistry, and aspects of magma genesis. One chapter is devoted to phase equilibrium experiments and magma evolution; another introduces pyroclastic volcanology. Each chapter concludes with exercises, with the answers being provided at the end of the book. Appendices provide a summary of techniques and optical data for microscope mineral identification, an introduction to petrographic calculations, a glossary of petrological terms, and a list of symbols and units. The book is richly illustrated with line drawings, monochrome pictures and colour plates. Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/gill/igneous.

Author : A. Hurst,M. Huuse,S. Silcock,C.E. Lovelock
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204561

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Subsurface Sand Remobilization and Injection by A. Hurst,M. Huuse,S. Silcock,C.E. Lovelock Pdf

Sand injectites form during shallow-crustal deformation. Short periods of elevated pore-fluid pressure, which developed regionally, triggered formation of hydrofracture networks into which sand was sometimes injected. Sand injection complexes preserve a record of this process and sandstone intrusions are significant reservoirs in many petroleum systems. Most known subsurface sand injection complexes are from offshore NW Europe and associated with Paleogene strata. Outcrop occurrence is global. Sand injection into unconventional host rocks, including granitoid and metamorphic basement and coal seams, raises awareness of the breadth of geological environments in which sand injection may occur. Discordance between sandstone intrusions and sedimentary hosts occurs on a scale from millimetres to kilometres and is a fundamental diagnostic of intrusions. Microscale textural characterization provides new opportunities to establish possible additional criteria for differentiating intrusions from depositional sandstone. The significance of sand injection complexes in shallow crustal evolution is exemplified by the wide range of lithological hosts and diverse tectonostratigraphic settings documented in this volume. Potential for original research still remains.

Author : Bernard Charlier,Olivier Namur,Rais Latypov,Christian Tegner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401796521

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Layered Intrusions by Bernard Charlier,Olivier Namur,Rais Latypov,Christian Tegner Pdf

This edited work contains the most recent advances related to the study of layered intrusions and cumulate rocks formation. The first part of this book presents reviews and new views of processes producing the textural, mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of layered igneous rocks. The second part summarizes progress in the study of selected layered intrusions and their ore deposits from different parts of the world including Canada, Southwest China, Greenland and South Africa. Thirty experts have contributed to this update on recent research on Layered Intrusions. This highly informative book will provide insight for researchers with an interest in geology, igneous petrology, geochemistry and mineral resources.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5634 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081029091

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Encyclopedia of Geology by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

Author : Richard E. Ernst
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 667 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521871778

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Large Igneous Provinces by Richard E. Ernst Pdf

This book explores all aspects of large igneous provinces as key processes in shaping our planet, for researchers, graduate students and mining industry professionals.

Author : S.J.C. Cannon ,D. Ellis
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862396524

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Hydrocarbon Exploration to Exploitation West of Shetlands by S.J.C. Cannon ,D. Ellis Pdf

This volume addresses the challenges facing explorers and developers alike in a region that is becoming a major focus of the petroleum industry in the United Kingdom, Faroes and North Norway. Several West of Shetland fields are still in the appraisal phase almost a decade after discovery. Sub-volcanic exploration risks remain high: sub-volcanic structural traps are imaged poorly, and so the geophysical community is responding with the application of latest technology. The more simple reservoirs might not be large enough to prompt informed and speedy development decisions; larger fields might have a combination of complexities, requiring a phased approach to the development. Infrastructure has been slow to arrive and planned developments have been subject to dramatic swings in fiscal regime ranging from special allowances to unexpected tax increases. Environmental challenges are significant when moving into more remote, deeper water. The perception of these challenges by the third parties has become much more acute. To sustain its right to operate, the industry has to demonstrate safe drilling operations and appropriate response capability with government agencies.

Author : Mohammed Rashad Moufti,Károly Németh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319330150

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Geoheritage of Volcanic Harrats in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Rashad Moufti,Károly Németh Pdf

This book records the geoheritage values of globally significant, yet little-known, volcanic geosites in Saudi Arabia. It is the first of its kind to focus on the Middle East, clearly showing the hidden geoheritage value of the volcanic Arabian Peninsula’s harrats and demonstrating why the Saudi Arabian volcanic fields are unique. Along with the systematic geosite description, the book introduces scientifically founded geoeducational programs that can be used to develop our understanding of volcanic geoheritage values of volcanic fields. It offers a detailed and comprehensive research-based description of four of the most accessible volcanic harratts in Saudi Arabia and an additional summary of other more remote fields. Additionally, it discusses geoeducational programs that could be used to link these volcanic areas and use them in volcanic hazard education.

Author : M. C. Daly,R. A. Fuck,J. Julià,D. I. M. Macdonald,A. B. Watts
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203960

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Cratonic Basin Formation by M. C. Daly,R. A. Fuck,J. Julià,D. I. M. Macdonald,A. B. Watts Pdf

Cratonic basins are large, distinctive features of the continental crust. They are preferentially developed on thick continental lithosphere, are typically sub-circular in shape and subside over periods of hundreds of millions of years. They are also endowed with significant resources. However, in spite of their location in continental interiors and often well-known geology, the subsidence driving mechanism and tectonic setting of these basins remains controversial. This volume presents both lithospheric and basin scale datasets acquired specifically to interrogate the tectonic process of cratonic basin formation. Focused on the Silurian to Triassic Parnaíba cratonic basin of Brazil, the papers discuss the results of a multidisciplinary basin analysis project comprising new geophysical, geological and geochemical data. This unique dataset enables the characterization of the lithospheric crust and mantle beneath the Parnaíba Basin, constrains the detailed evolution of the basin itself, and enables comparisons with cratonic basins globally. Several convergent themes emerge providing new and powerful constraints for models of the driving mechanisms of these enigmatic basins.

Author : Cathy J. Busby,Rebecca A. Morris,Susan M. DeBari,Sarah Medynski,Keith Putirka,Graham D.M. Andrews,Axel K. Schmitt,Sarah R. Brown
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813725604

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Geology of a Large Intact Extensional Oceanic Arc Crustal Section with Superior Exposures by Cathy J. Busby,Rebecca A. Morris,Susan M. DeBari,Sarah Medynski,Keith Putirka,Graham D.M. Andrews,Axel K. Schmitt,Sarah R. Brown Pdf

Author : John D. Clemens
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724720

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Sixth Hutton Symposium on the Origin of Granites and Related Rocks by John D. Clemens Pdf

Author : S. Sensarma,B.C. Storey
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203250

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Large Igneous Provinces from Gondwana and Adjacent Regions by S. Sensarma,B.C. Storey Pdf

Gondwana, comprising more than 64% of the present day continental mass, is home to 33% of large igneous provinces (LIPs) and key to understanding the lithosphere–atmosphere system and related tectonics that influenced global climate and sediment production on Earth. Gondwana has many of the largest LIPs, with areas of 200 000 to 2 000 000 km2. Several Gondwana LIPs erupted near active continental margins as well as within continents. The rifting of continents continued even after LIP emplacement or was aborted by a coeval compression and did not open into an ocean. Important contemporary frontiers include understanding significant amounts of synchronous silicic volcanic rocks in mafic LIPs, bringing better stratigraphic constraints supported by precise age dating and volume estimation of LIPs, the possible link between LIP emplacement and biotic crisis, refinement of the existing petrogenetic models and assessing large eruptions and associated societal risk. This volume covers topics on magma emplacements, petrology and geochemistry, source characteristics, flood basalt–carbonatite linkage, tectonics and geochronology of LIPs distributed in Gondwana continents.