On ultrahigh-temperature crustal metamorphism
DE Kelsey - Gondwana Research, 2008 - Elsevier
Ultrahigh-temperature (UHT) metamorphism is the most thermally extreme type of crustal
metamorphism, with the crust capable of withstanding temperatures≥ 900° C. Mineral …
metamorphism, with the crust capable of withstanding temperatures≥ 900° C. Mineral …
[HTML][HTML] On ultrahigh temperature crustal metamorphism: Phase equilibria, trace element thermometry, bulk composition, heat sources, timescales and tectonic …
DE Kelsey, M Hand - Geoscience Frontiers, 2015 - Elsevier
Ultrahigh temperature (UHT) metamorphism is the most thermally extreme form of regional
crustal metamorphism, with temperatures exceeding 900° C. UHT crustal metamorphism is …
crustal metamorphism, with temperatures exceeding 900° C. UHT crustal metamorphism is …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying geological uncertainty in metamorphic phase equilibria modelling; a Monte Carlo assessment and implications for tectonic interpretations
Pseudosection modelling is rapidly becoming an essential part of a petrologist's toolkit and
often forms the basis of interpreting the tectonothermal evolution of a rock sample, outcrop …
often forms the basis of interpreting the tectonothermal evolution of a rock sample, outcrop …
Progress relating to calculation of partial melting equilibria for metapelites
Improved activity–composition relationships for biotite, garnet and silicate liquid are used to
construct updated P–T grids and pseudosections for high‐grade metapelites. The biotite …
construct updated P–T grids and pseudosections for high‐grade metapelites. The biotite …
The pressure dependence of the zirconium‐in‐rutile thermometer
HS Tomkins, R Powell, DJ Ellis - Journal of metamorphic …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
The solubility of ZrO2 in rutile is strongly temperature‐dependent and has been identified as
a potentially powerful thermometer when the rutile coexists with an appropriate buffer …
a potentially powerful thermometer when the rutile coexists with an appropriate buffer …
On thermobarometry
R Powell, TJB Holland - Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Thermobarometry, the estimation of the pressure–temperature (P–T) conditions of
metamorphism, can be undertaken by using pseudosection calculations as well as by …
metamorphism, can be undertaken by using pseudosection calculations as well as by …
Refining the P–T records of UHT crustal metamorphism
SL Harley - Journal of metamorphic Geology, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Ultra‐high‐temperature (UHT) metamorphism occurs when the continental crust is
subjected to temperatures of greater than 900° C at depths of 20–40 km. UHT …
subjected to temperatures of greater than 900° C at depths of 20–40 km. UHT …
Plate interface rheological switches during subduction infancy: Control on slab penetration and metamorphic sole formation
Subduction infancy corresponds to the first few million years following subduction initiation,
when slabs start their descent into the mantle. It coincides with the transient (yet systematic) …
when slabs start their descent into the mantle. It coincides with the transient (yet systematic) …
The tectonic evolution of the Neoproterozoic Brasília Belt, central Brazil: a geochronological and isotopic approach
MM Pimentel - Brazilian Journal of Geology, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
The Brasília Belt is one of the most complete Neoproterozoic orogens in western Gondwana.
Rapid progress on the understanding of the tectonic evolution of the belt was achieved due …
Rapid progress on the understanding of the tectonic evolution of the belt was achieved due …
A new empirical calibration of the quartz c-axis fabric opening-angle deformation thermometer
The opening-angle of quartz c-axis fabrics (OA) is strongly temperature dependent and has
proven to be a powerful deformation thermometer for natural metamorphic rocks. Previous …
proven to be a powerful deformation thermometer for natural metamorphic rocks. Previous …