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AAPG Memoir
Extensional Tectonics and Stratigraphy of the North Atlantic Margins
Author(s)
American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Volume
46
Copyright:
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
© American Association of Petroleum Geologists 1989, ISBN 978-1-62981-129-1$24.00
ISBN electronic:
9781629811291
ISBN print:
0891813241
Publication date:
January 01, 1989
Stimulated by the wealth of frontier exploration data and deep seismic surveys about the North Atlantic margins, this publication was crafted to provide a comprehensive analysis of North Atlantic extension. The 40 papers in this volume are divided into 6 sections: concepts, North Atlantic perspectives, North American margins, European-African margins, North Sea and Barents Shelf, and analogs. This book is concerned primarily with the circum-North Atlantic data base. It is largely biased toward presentation and interpretation of data rather than being model driven. The book includes comparative stratigraphic columns for basins of the North Atlantic margins.
Extensional Tectonics and Stratigraphy of the North Atlantic Margins
Author(s): A. J. Tankard, H. R. Balkwill
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1306/M46497
ISBN-10: 0891813241
ISBN (electronic): 9781629811291
Publisher: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Published: 1989
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Table of Contents
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Extensional Tectonics and Stratigraphy of the North Atlantic Margins: IntroductionAuthor(s)A. J. Tankard;A. J. TankardPetro-Canada Resources Calgary,Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:H. R. BalkwillH. R. BalkwillPetro-Canada Resources Calgary,Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Concepts
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Extensional Tectonics Framework of the U.S. Central Atlantic Passive MarginAuthor(s)B. Wernicke;B. WernickeDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences Harvard University,Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:P. G. TilkeP. G. TilkeDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences Harvard University,Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Application of the Detachment Model to Reconstruction of Conjugate Passive MarginsAuthor(s)M. A. Etheridge;M. A. EtheridgeBureau of Mineral Resources Canberra,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:P. A. Symonds;P. A. SymondsBureau of Mineral Resources Canberra,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:G. S. ListerG. S. ListerMonash University Clayton,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Base of the Crust: Seismological Expression, Geological Evolution, and Basin ControlsAuthor(s)J. HallJ. HallMemorial University of Newfoundland St. John's,Newfoundland, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Contrasting Styles of Lithospheric Extension: Implications for Differences Between the Basin and Range Province and Rifted Continental MarginsAuthor(s)Jean Braun;Jean BraunOceanography Department Dalhousie University Halifax,Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Christopher BeaumontChristopher BeaumontOceanography Department Dalhousie University Halifax,Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural Styles in Basin FormationAuthor(s)A. D. GibbsA. D. GibbsMidland Valley Exploration Limited Glasgow,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Physical Models of Structural Styles During ExtensionAuthor(s)K. R. McClayK. R. McClayDepartment of Geology University of London Royal Holloway and Bedford New College,Egham, Surrey, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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North Atlantic Perspectives
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Evolution of the North Atlantic—An OverviewAuthor(s)P. A. ZieglerP. A. ZieglerShell Internationale Petroleum Maatschappij B. V.The Hague, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Correlation of Sedimentary Basins Across the North Atlantic as Obtained from Gravity and Magnetic Data, and Its Relation to the Early Evolution of the North AtlanticAuthor(s)J. Verhoef;J. VerhoefAtlantic Geoscience Centre Geological Survey of Canada Bedford Institute of Oceanography Dartmouth,Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:S.P. SrivastavaS.P. SrivastavaAtlantic Geoscience Centre Geological Survey of Canada Bedford Institute of Oceanography Dartmouth,Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Initiation of the Iceland Plume and Opening of the North AtlanticAuthor(s)R. S. WhiteR. S. WhiteBullard Laboratories Cambridge,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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North American Margins
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Tectonic Setting of Triassic Half-Grabens in the Appalachians: Seismic Data Acquisition, Processing, and ResultsAuthor(s)John K. Costain;John K. CostainDepartment of Geological Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, Virginia, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Cahit ÇoruhCahit ÇoruhDepartment of Geological Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, Virginia, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Mesozoic Extension and Styles of Basin Formation in Atlantic CanadaAuthor(s)A. J. Tankard;A. J. TankardPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:H. J. WelsinkH. J. WelsinkPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Basin Architecture of the Newfoundland Continental Margin and Its Relationship to Ocean Crust Fabric During ExtensionAuthor(s)H.J. Welsink;H.J. WelsinkPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:S.P. Srivastava;S.P. SrivastavaGeological Survey of CanadaDartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:A.J. TankardA.J. TankardPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectono-Stratigraphy of the Passive Margin Off Nova ScotiaAuthor(s)H.J. Welsink;H.J. WelsinkPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:J.D. Dwyer;J.D. DwyerPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:R.J. KnightR.J. KnightPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Whale Basin, Offshore Newfoundland: Extension and Salt DiapirismAuthor(s)H. R. Balkwill;H. R. BalkwillPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:F. D. LegallF. D. LegallPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Crustal Structure and Rift-Drift Evolution of the Newfoundland BasinAuthor(s)Brian E. Tucholke;Brian E. TucholkeHole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole,Massachusetts, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:James A. Austin, Jr.;James A. Austin, Jr.University of Texas Institute for GeophysicsAustin, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Elazar UchupiElazar UchupiUniversity of Texas Institute for GeophysicsAustin, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Structural Styles and Stratigraphy of the Jeanne d'Arc Basin, Grand Banks of NewfoundlandAuthor(s)A. J. Tankard;A. J. TankardPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:H. J. Welsink;H. J. WelsinkPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:W. A. M. JenkinsW. A. M. JenkinsAssociated Biostratigraphic ConsultantsOkotoks, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Vail's Coastal Onlap Curves and Their Correlation with Tectonic Events, Offshore Eastern CanadaAuthor(s)S. Cloetingh;S. CloetinghVrije Universiteit Amsterdam,The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:A.J. Tankard;A.J. TankardPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:H.J. Welsink;H.J. WelsinkPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:W.A.M. JenkinsW.A.M. JenkinsPetro-Canada ResourcesCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Environment of Petroleum Source Rock Deposition in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin Off NewfoundlandAuthor(s)H.von der DickH.von der DickCanadian Hunter Exploration Ltd.Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Simple-Shear and Pure-Shear Models of Extensional Sedimentary Basin Formation: Application to the Jeanne d'Arc Basin, Grand Banks of NewfoundlandAuthor(s)N. J. Kusznir;N. J. KusznirUniversity of Liverpool Liverpool,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:S. S. EganS. S. EganUniversity of Keele Keele,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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European-African Margins
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The Lusitanian Basin of West-Central Portugal: Mesozoic and Tertiary Tectonic, Stratigraphic, and Subsidence HistoryAuthor(s)R. C. L. Wilson;R. C. L. WilsonOpen University Milton KeynesUnited KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:R. N. Hiscott;R. N. HiscottMemorial University St. John's,Newfoundland, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:M. G. Willis;M. G. WillisOpen University Milton KeynesUnited KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:F. M. GradsteinF. M. GradsteinBedford Institute of Oceanography Dartmouth,Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rifting Processes on the West Galicia Margin, SpainAuthor(s)G. Boillot;G. BoillotLaboratoire de Geodynamique Sous-Marine Universite Paris VI Villefranche-sur-Mer,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:D. Mougenot;D. MougenotLaboratoire de Geodynamique Sous-Marine Universite Paris VI Villefranche-sur-Mer,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:J. Girardeau;J. GirardeauLaboratoire de Petrologie Physique Universite Paris VII et IPGP Paris,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:E.L. WintererE.L. WintererScripps Institution of Oceanography Geological Research DivisionLa Jolla, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Results from Multichannel Reflection Profiling of the Tagus Abyssal Plain (Portugal)—Comparison with the Canadian MarginAuthor(s)A. Mauffret;A. MauffretUniversite P. et M. Curie, Laboratoire de Geologie dynamiqueParis, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:D. Mougenot;D. MougenotLaboratoire Geodynamique sous-marine,Villefranche/mer, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:P. R. Miles;P. R. MilesInstitute of Oceanographic Sciences,Godalming, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. A. MalodJ. A. MalodUniversite P. et M. Curie, Laboratoire de Geologie dynamiqueParis, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Strike-Slip Subsidence of the Basque-Cantabrian Basin of Northern Spain and Its Relationship to Aptian-Albian Opening of Bay of BiscayAuthor(s)Joaquin Garcia-MondéjarJoaquin Garcia-MondéjarUniversidad del Pais Vasco Departamento de Estratigrafia, Geodinamica y PaleontologiaBilbao, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Continental Extension in Southern Britain and Surrounding Areas and Its Relationship to the Opening of the North Atlantic OceanAuthor(s)R. Andrew Chadwick;R. Andrew ChadwickBritish Geological Survey Keyworth,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Roy A. Livermore;Roy A. LivermoreBritish Antarctic Survey Cambridge,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Ian E. PennIan E. PennBritish Geological Survey Keyworth,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Influences of Variscan Structures Off Southwest Britain on Subsequent Phases of ExtensionAuthor(s)G. A. Day;G. A. DayBritish Geological Survey Edinburgh,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. W. F. Edwards;J. W. F. EdwardsBritish Geological Survey Edinburgh,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:R. R. HillisR. R. HillisBritish Geological Survey Edinburgh,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Mesozoic History of the Celtic Sea BasinsAuthor(s)S. H. Petrie;S. H. PetrieBP Exploration Glasgow,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. R. Brown;J. R. BrownBP Exploration Glasgow,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:P. J. Granger;P. J. GrangerBP Exploration Glasgow,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. P. B. LovellJ. P. B. LovellBP Exploration London,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Structure and Stratigraphy of the Porcupine Basin: Relationships to Deep Crustal Structure and the Opening of the North AtlanticAuthor(s)Peter F. Croker;Peter F. CrokerDepartment of EnergyDublin, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Simon L. KlempererSimon L. KlempererBIRPS, Bullard Laboratories,Cambridge, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural and Stratigraphic Evolution of the Faeroe-Shetland Channel and Northern Rockall TroughAuthor(s)M. M. Earle;M. M. EarleBP Petroleum Development LimitedCairo, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:E.J. Jankowski;E.J. JankowskiThe British Petroleum Company LimitedLondon, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:I.R. VannI.R. VannThe British Petroleum Company LimitedLondon, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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North Sea and Barents Shelf
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Evolution of North Sea Rift SystemAuthor(s)P.A. Ziegler;P.A. ZieglerShell Internationale Petroleum Maatschappij B. V.The Hague, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:B. van HoornB. van HoornShell Internationale Petroleum Maatschappij B. V.The Hague, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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A Model for Linked Basin Development Around the British IslesAuthor(s)A. D. GibbsA. D. GibbsMidland Valley Exploration LimitedGlasgow, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Coaxial Stretching or Lithospheric Simple Shear in the North Sea? Evidence from Deep Seismic Profiling and SubsidenceAuthor(s)Simon L. Klemperer;Simon L. KlempererBritish Institutions' Reflection Profiling Syndicate (BIRPS)Bullard LaboratoriesCambridge, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Nicky WhiteNicky WhiteBritish Institutions' Reflection Profiling Syndicate (BIRPS)Bullard LaboratoriesCambridge, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic Controls on Oil and Gas Occurrences in the North Sea AreaAuthor(s)C. Cornford;C. CornfordIntegrated Geochemical Interpretation Ltd.Bideford/Devon, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. BrooksJ. BrooksBrooks Associates Glasgow,United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Intraplate Stresses and the Tectono-Stratigraphic Evolution of the Central North SeaAuthor(s)H. Kooi;H. KooiVrije UniversitéitAmsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:S. CloetinghS. CloetinghVrije UniversitéitAmsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Influence of North Atlantic Tectonics on the Large-Scale Uplift of the Stappen High and Loppa High, Western Barents ShelfAuthor(s)R. J. Wood;R. J. WoodBP Petroleum Development (Norway) Ltd.Fonts, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:S. P. Edrich;S. P. EdrichBP Petroleum Development (Norway) Ltd.Poms, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:I. HutchisonI. HutchisonBP Petroleum Development Ltd.London, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Forced Folding and Basement-Detached Normal Faulting in the Haltenbanken Area, Offshore NorwayAuthor(s)Martha O. Withjack;Martha O. WithjackMobil Research and Development CorporationDallas, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Kristian E. Meisling;Kristian E. MeislingARCO Oil and Gas CompanyPiano, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Lee R. RussellLee R. RussellARCO Oil and Gas CompanyPiano, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Analogs
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Structural and Stratigraphic Evolution of the Campos Basin, Offshore BrazilAuthor(s)W. U. Mohriak;W. U. MohriakPetrobrds Rio deJaneiro, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:G. D. Karner;G. D. KarnerLamont-Doherty Geological ObservatoryPalisades, New York, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:J. F. Dewey;J. F. DeweyUniversity of OxfordOxford, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:J. R. MaxwellJ. R. MaxwellUniversity of BristolBristol, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Mesozoic Extension and the Formation of Argentine Sedimentary BasinsAuthor(s)M. A. Uliana;M. A. UlianaASTRA C.A.P.S.A.Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:K. T. Biddle;K. T. BiddleNew Ventures Exxon Company,International Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:J. CerdanJ. CerdanASTRA C.A.P.S.A.Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Speculations on the Mesozoic-Cenozoic Tectonic History of the Western United StatesAuthor(s)P. VerrallP. VerrallChevron CorporationSan Francisco, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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