Regional metamorphism at extreme conditions: Implications for orogeny at convergent plate margins
Regional metamorphism at extreme conditions refers either to Alpine-type metamorphism at
low geothermal gradients of< 10° C/km, or to Buchan-type metamorphism at high …
low geothermal gradients of< 10° C/km, or to Buchan-type metamorphism at high …
P–T–t evolution of orogenic belts and the causes of regional metamorphism
M Brown - Journal of the Geological Society, 1993 - lyellcollection.org
introduced three important ideas that furthered understanding of metamorphic processes:(i)
the use of critical index minerals in argillaceous rocks to define metamorphic zones and …
the use of critical index minerals in argillaceous rocks to define metamorphic zones and …
Sinistral transpression and the Silurian closure of Iapetus
In recent years conflicting models have been proposed for the late Caledonian closure of the
Iapetus ocean between Laurentia, Baltica and the Avalonian terranes. Recently published …
Iapetus ocean between Laurentia, Baltica and the Avalonian terranes. Recently published …
[BOOK][B] Introduction to metamorphic textures and microstructures
AJ Barker - 2013 - taylorfrancis.com
A text which aims to help undergraduate students in geology to recognize and interpret
metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in …
metamorphic textures and microstructures in thin-section. For lecturers and postgraduates in …
The Moho in extensional tectonic settings: Insights from thermo-mechanical models
The lithospheric memory is key for the interplay of lithospheric stresses and rheological
structure of the extending lithosphere and for its later tectonic reactivation. Other important …
structure of the extending lithosphere and for its later tectonic reactivation. Other important …
Extrusions of Hormuz salt in Iran
CJ Talbot - Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 1998 - lyellcollection.org
This work illustrates that Lyell's approach to inferring geological processes from field
observations can be improved by using field measurements of their rates to scale dynamic …
observations can be improved by using field measurements of their rates to scale dynamic …
U–Pb geochronology of deformed metagranites in central Sutherland, Scotland: evidence for widespread late Silurian metamorphism and ductile deformation of the …
Within the Caledonides of central Sutherland, Scotland, the Neoproterozoic
metasedimentary rocks of the Moine Supergroup record NW-directed D2 ductile thrusting …
metasedimentary rocks of the Moine Supergroup record NW-directed D2 ductile thrusting …
Protracted shearing at midcrustal conditions during large‐scale thrusting in the Scandinavian Caledonides
During continental collision, large tracts of crust are mobilized along major shear zones. The
metamorphic conditions at which these zones operate, the duration of thrusting, and the …
metamorphic conditions at which these zones operate, the duration of thrusting, and the …
Dating deformation and cooling in the Caledonian thrust nappes of north Sutherland, Scotland: insights from 40Ar/39Ar and Rb–Sr chronology
RD Dallmeyer, RA Strachan, G Rogers… - Journal of the …, 2001 - lyellcollection.org
40Ar/39Ar and Rb–Sr mineral ages have been determined from various lithologies exposed
in the Caledonian foreland and structurally overlying thrust nappes of north Sutherland …
in the Caledonian foreland and structurally overlying thrust nappes of north Sutherland …
K–Ar illite and apatite fission track constraints on brittle faulting and the evolution of the northern Norwegian passive margin
Determining the timing of post-Caledonian brittle faulting in northern Norway is important for
the understanding of the extensional tectonic evolution of the north Norwegian continental …
the understanding of the extensional tectonic evolution of the north Norwegian continental …