Studies in Continental Margin Geology
"Studies in Continental Margin Geology" contains papers from a research conference co-sponsored by AAPG and the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics held in Galveston, Texas in 1981. Rapid advances in the understanding of continental margin geology were taking place during the time period, based on major improvements in the quality and availability of regional seismic surveys plus other fields such as organic geochemistry. For the first time it was becoming common to have a visual characterization of tectonic processes at significant depths below the surface. Twenty-seven papers are presented that deal with field investigations of continental margin structure and stratigraphy. The geographic areas of study are global in nature and many of the descriptive results are derived from modern seismic investigations in areas where that type of data had not previously been available in commercial publications. Fifteen of the papers focus on rifted margins and the other twelve concern convergent margins. Twelve papers are model investigations of a variety of margin environmental processes, related to subjects such as depositional environments, biostratigraphy, organic matter deposition, and oil and gas occurrences as a function of the plate tectonic setting. An additional nine papers model the thermal and mechanical tectonic processes involved in the structural development along continental margins.
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Table of Contents
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Section 1: Field Investigations of Margin Structure and Stratigraphy
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Rifted Margins
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Tectonics and Sedimentation of the South Atlantic Rift Sequence: Cabinda, AngolaAuthor(s)Suzan E. Brice;Suzan E. BriceGulf Exploration and Production Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Michael D. Cochran;Michael D. CochranGulf Exploration and Production Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Georges Pardo;Georges PardoGulf Exploration and Production Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Alan D. EdwardsAlan D. EdwardsGulf Exploration and Production Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Growth Faulting and Salt Diapirism: Their Relationship and Control in the Carolina Trough, Eastern North AmericaAuthor(s)William P. Dillon;William P. DillonU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Peter Popenoe;Peter PopenoeU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:John A. Grow;John A. GrowU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Kim D. Klitgord;Kim D. KlitgordU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:B. Ann Swift;B. Ann SwiftU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Charles K. Paull;Charles K. PaullU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Katharine V. CashmanKatharine V. CashmanU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rifting History and Structural Development of the Continental Margin North of AlaskaAuthor(s)Arthur Grantz;Arthur GrantzU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:Steven D. MaySteven D. MayU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geodynamics of the Transitional Zone from the Moma Rift to the Gakkel RidgeAuthor(s)A. F. GrachevA. F. GrachevInstitute of Physics of the Earth, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, USSRSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Rotational Origin of the Gulf of Mexico Based on Regional Gravity DataAuthor(s)D. J. Hall;D. J. HallGulf Science and Technology Company, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:T. D. Cavanaugh;T. D. CavanaughGulf Science and Technology Company, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:J. S. Watkins;J. S. WatkinsGulf Science and Technology Company, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:K. J. McMillenK. J. McMillenGulf Science and Technology Company, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Deep Structure and Evolution of the Carolina TroughAuthor(s)D. R. Hutchinson;D. R. HutchinsonU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:J. A. Grow;J. A. GrowU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:K. D. Klitgord;K. D. KlitgordU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:B. A. SwiftB. A. SwiftU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Continental Oceanic Crustal Transition in the Gulf Coast GeosynclineAuthor(s)Abou-Bakr K. Ibrahim;Abou-Bakr K. IbrahimU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.Search for other works by this author on:Elazar UchupiElazar UchupiWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural Framework and the Evolutionary History of the Continental Margin of Western IndiaAuthor(s)Bhoopal R. Naini;Bhoopal R. NainiLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory and, Department of Geological Sciences, Palisades, New YorkSearch for other works by this author on:Manik TalwaniManik TalwaniGulf Research and Development Company, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Structure and Evolution of the Jan Mayen Ridge and Surrounding RegionsAuthor(s)Alan NunnsAlan NunnsDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Durham, Durham, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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Wedge Tectonics Along Continental MarginsAuthor(s)J. C. PratschJ. C. PratschMobil Exploration and Producing Services Inc., Dallas, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Seismic Stratigraphy of the Georges Bank Basin Complex, Offshore New EnglandAuthor(s)J. S. Schlee;J. S. SchleeU.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:J. FritschJ. FritschBundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe Hannover, Federal Republic of GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Mesozoic-Cenozoic Sedimentary and Volcanic Evolution of the Starved Passive Continental Margin off Northwest AustraliaAuthor(s)Ulrich von Rad;Ulrich von RadBundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe, F.R. GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Neville F. ExonNeville F. ExonBureau of Mineral Resources, Geology & Geophysics, Canberra City, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tertiary Sedimentation in the Southern Beaufort Sea, CanadaAuthor(s)P. S. Willumsen;P. S. WillumsenGulf Canada Resources Inc. Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:R. P. CoteR. P. CoteGulf Canada Resources Inc. Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Neogene and Quaternary Development of the Lower Continental Rise off the Central U.S. East CoastAuthor(s)Brian E. Tucholke;Brian E. TucholkeWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Edward P. LaineEdward P. LaineGraduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, Rhode IslandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Convergent Margins
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Detailed Structure of the Nankai Trough from Migrated Seismic SectionsAuthor(s)Yutaka Aoki;Yutaka AokiJapan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., Ohtemachi, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Toshiro Tamano;Toshiro TamanoJapan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., Ohtemachi, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Susumu KatoSusumu KatoJapan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., Ohtemachi, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Active Margin Processes: Field Observations in Southern HispaniolaAuthor(s)B. Biju-Duval;B. Biju-DuvalInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:G. Bizon;G. BizonInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:A. Mascle;A. MascleInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:C. MullerC. MullerInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Episutural Oligo-Miocene Basins along the North Venezuelan MarginAuthor(s)B. Biju-Duval;B. Biju-DuvalInstitut Francais Du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:A. Mascle;A. MascleInstitut Francais Du Petrole, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:H. Rosales;H. RosalesPetroleos De Venezuela S. A., Caracas, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:G. YoungG. YoungPetroleos De Venezuela S. A., Caracas, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Banda Arc Tectonics: The Significance of the Sumba Island (Indonesia)Author(s)F. H. Chamalaun;F. H. ChamalaunFlinders University of South Australia, Bedford Park, South AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:A. E. Grady;A. E. GradyFlinders University of South Australia, Bedford Park, South AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:C. C. von der Borch;C. C. von der BorchFlinders University of South Australia, Bedford Park, South AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:H. M. S. HartonoH. M. S. HartonoGeological Research and Development Center, Bandung, IndonesiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Southern Uplands Accretionary Prism: Implications for Controls on Structural Development of Subduction ComplexesAuthor(s)J. K. Leggett;J. K. LeggettDepartment of Geology, Imperial College of Science & Technology, LondonSearch for other works by this author on:D. M. CaseyD. M. CaseyDepartment of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Oxford, OxfordSearch for other works by this author on:
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Multichannel Seismic Survey of the Colombia Basin and Adjacent MarginsAuthor(s)Richard S. Lu;Richard S. LuInstitute for Geophysics University of Texas at Austin Austin, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Kenneth J. McMillenKenneth J. McMillenGulf Science and Technology Company Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Emplacement of the Zambales Ophiolite into the West Luzon MarginAuthor(s)W. J. Schweller;W. J. SchwellerDepartment of Geological Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New YorkSearch for other works by this author on:
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Evolution of the Sialic Margin in the Central Western United StatesAuthor(s)R. C. SpeedR. C. SpeedDepartment of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IllinoisSearch for other works by this author on:
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Stratigraphy, Sedimentation, and Tectonic Accretion of Exotic Terranes, Southern Coast Ranges, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Hugh McLeanHugh McLeanU. S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Makran Continental Margin: Structure of a Thickly Sedimented Convergent Plate BoundaryAuthor(s)Robert S. White;Robert S. WhiteBullard Laboratories, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Keith E. LoudenKeith E. LoudenBullard Laboratories, Cambridge University, Cambridge, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Northwest Margin of the Iapetus Ocean During the Early PaleozoicAuthor(s)W. S. McKerrowW. S. McKerrowDepartment of Geology and Mineralogy, Oxford University, Oxford, EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Section 2: Model Investigations of Margin Environmental and Tectonic processes
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Environmental Processes
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Offshore Brazil — Twelve Years of Oil ExplorationAuthor(s)Giuseppe BacoccoliGiuseppe BacoccoliBasins Interpretation Division, Exploration Department, Petrobras, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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Oil and Gas on Passive Continental MarginsAuthor(s)Colin BarkerColin BarkerDepartment of Geosciences, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OklahomaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Intraslope Basins in Northwest Gulf of Mexico: A Key to Ancient Submarine Canyons and FansAuthor(s)Arnold H. BoumaArnold H. BoumaU.S. Geological Survey, Corpus Christi, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Cap Ferret Deep Sea Fan (Bay of Biscay)Author(s)F. Coumes;F. CoumesSociety Nationale Elf-Aquitaine, Pau, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:J. Delteil;J. DelteilSociety Nationale Elf-Aquitaine, Pau, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:H. Gairaud;H. GairaudSociety Nationale Elf-Aquitaine, Pau, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:C. Ravenne;C. RavenneInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:M. CremerM. CremerInstitut de Geologie du Bassin d’Aquitaine, Talence, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Slope Readjustment During Sedimentation on Continental MarginsAuthor(s)G. C. DaillyG. C. DaillySociete Nationale Elf-Aquitaine, Pau, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Neogene Palynostratigraphy of the Southern Mexico Margin, DSDP Leg 66Author(s)G. R. FournierG. R. FournierGulf Oil Exploration and Production Company, Houston Technology Center, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Characteristics of Cretaceous Organic Matter in the AtlanticAuthor(s)Barry J. Katz;Barry J. KatzTexaco U.S.A., Bellaire Research Laboratories, Bellaire, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Raymond N. PheiferRaymond N. PheiferTexaco U.S.A., Bellaire Research Laboratories, Bellaire, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Hydrates of Natural Gas in Continental MarginsAuthor(s)Keith A. Kvenvolden;Keith A. KvenvoldenU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CaliforniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Climatic Indicators in Margin Sediments off Northwest AfricaAuthor(s)M. SarntheinM. SarntheinKiel, Federal Republic of GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Foraminiferal Zonation of the Cretaceous off Zaire and Cabinda, West Africa and Its Geological SignificanceAuthor(s)George A. Seiglie;George A. SeiglieGulf Oil Exploration and Production Company, Houston Technology Center, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:Mary B. BakerMary B. BakerGulf Oil Exploration and Production Company, Houston Technology Center, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Nature and Origin of Deep-Sea Carbonate Nodules Collected from the Japan Trench
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Synthetic Seismic Sections from BiostratigraphyAuthor(s)Jan E. van HinteJan E. van HinteVrije Universiteit, Instituut voor Aardwetenschappen, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic Processes
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Mechanism of Passive Margins and Inland Seas FormationAuthor(s)E. V. Artyushkov;E. V. ArtyushkovInstitute of Physics of the Earth Academy of, Sciences of the USSR.Search for other works by this author on:S. V. SobolevS. V. SobolevInstitute of Physics of the Earth Academy of, Sciences of the USSR.Search for other works by this author on:
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Extension Ratio Measurements on the Galicia, Portugal, and Northern Biscay Continental Margins: Implications for Evolutionary Models of Passive Continental MarginsAuthor(s)P. Chenet;P. ChenetInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:L. Montadert;L. MontadertInstitut Francais du Petrole, Rueil, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:H. Gairaud;H. GairaudSociete Nationale des Petroles d’Aquitaine, Rueil, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:D. RobertsD. RobertsB.P Exploration Company Limited, London, EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:
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State of Stress at Passive Margins and Initiation of Subduction ZonesAuthor(s)S. A. P. L. Cloetingh;S. A. P. L. CloetinghVening Meinesz Laboratory, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:M. J. R. Wortel;M. J. R. WortelVening Meinesz Laboratory, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:N. J. VlaarN. J. VlaarVening Meinesz Laboratory, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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A Summary of Thermo-Mechanical Model Results for the Evolution of Continental Margins based on Three Rifting ProcessesAuthor(s)C. E. Keen;C. E. KeenGeological Survey of Canada, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:C. Beaumont;C. BeaumontDepartment of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:R. BoutilierR. BoutilierDepartment of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Subsidence and StretchingAuthor(s)Xavier Le Pichon;Xavier Le PichonUniversité Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Jacques Angelier;Jacques AngelierUniversité Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Jean-Claude SibuetJean-Claude SibuetCentre Océanologique de Bretagne, Brest, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Thermal Evolution of the Baltimore Canyon Trough and Georges Bank BasinAuthor(s)D. S. Sawyer;D. S. SawyerDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:M. N. Toksöz;M. N. ToksözDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:J. G. Sclater;J. G. SclaterDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:B. A. SwiftB. A. SwiftU. S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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A Thermal-Mechanical Model of Rifting with Implications for Outer Highs on Passive Continental MarginsAuthor(s)R. C. Vierbuchen;R. C. VierbuchenExxon Production Research Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:R. P. George;R. P. GeorgeExxon Production Research Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:P. R. VailP. R. VailExxon Production Research Company, Houston, TexasSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Possible Significance of Pore Fluid Pressures in Subduction ZonesAuthor(s)Roland von Huene;Roland von HueneU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:Homa LeeHoma LeeU.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, MassachusettsSearch for other works by this author on:
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A Mechanism for Fragmentation of Oceanic PlatesAuthor(s)Rinus Wortel;Rinus WortelVening Meinesz Laboratory, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Sierd CloetinghSierd CloetinghVening Meinesz Laboratory, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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