Salt, Shale, and Igneous Diapirs in and Around Europe

by B. C. Vendeville, Yossi Mart, Jean-Louis Vigneresse

Overview

The ten articles in this book describe the mode of emplacement of various types of intrusions (salt diapirs, mud volcanoes and magmatic bodies) by means of theoretical reasoning, analogue and analytical modelling, interpretation of seismic and field data, and geodetic surveying. All the articles emphasize the role of regional tectonics in driving or controlling the emplacement of the intrusions. The selection of articles includes examples from Spain, Romania, onshore and offshore Italy, the Eastern Mediterranean, Israel and Iran. Better understanding of the mode of emplacement of these intrusions has applications in hydrocarbon exploration (e.g., where salt structures or mud diapirs are present) and in the mining industry (where mineralization is related to the emplacement of batholiths). Readership: Earth scientists interested in tectonics, salt diapirs, volcanoes, magmatism and seismology. Hydrocarbon exploration and mining geologists. Also suitable for graduates and post-graduates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781862390669
Publisher:	Geological Society Publishing House
Publication date:	08/11/2000
Series:	Special Publication Series
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)