Passive Margins: Tectonics, Sedimentation and Magmatism
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This volume has evolved from papers written in memory of Professor David Roberts. They summarize the key findings of recent research on passive margins, from tectonics, bathymetry, stratigraphy and sedimentation, structural evolution and magmatism. Papers include analyses of the central and southern Atlantic margins of South America and Africa, papers on magmatism and extension in the NE Brazilian margin and on the Cote de Ivoire margin, rift architectures of the NW Red Sea margin, tectonics of the eastern Mediterranean margin, salt tectonics of passive margins of the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, and papers on the NW Shelf margin of Australia. The volume provides readers with new insights into the complexities of passive margin systems that are in reality, not so passive.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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IntroductionAuthor(s)Ken McClay;Ken McClayDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London,Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX,UKAustralian School of Petroleum, Energy and Resources, The University of Adelaide,Adelaide, South Australia 5000,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:James HammersteinJames HammersteinDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London,Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Articles
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Reappraisal of the magma-rich versus magma-poor rifted margin archetypesAuthor(s)Julie Tugend;Julie TugendInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceCurrent address:Sorbonne Université, CNRS-INSU, Institut des Sciences de la Terre Paris,ISTeP UMR 7193, F-75005 Paris, France / Total SA, R&D departement CSTJF, Pau,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Morgane Gillard;Morgane GillardInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Gianreto Manatschal;Gianreto ManatschalInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Michael Nirrengarten;Michael NirrengartenDépartement Géosciences et Environnement, Université de Cergy-Pontoise,Neuville-sur-Oise,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Caroline Harkin;Caroline HarkinDepartment of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool,Liverpool L69 3GP,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Marie-Eva Epin;Marie-Eva EpinInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Daniel Sauter;Daniel SauterInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Julia Autin;Julia AutinInstitut de Physique du Globe de Strasbourg,CNRS-UMR 7516, Université de Strasbourg, 1 rue Blessig, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex,FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Nick Kusznir;Nick KusznirDepartment of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool,Liverpool L69 3GP,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ken McDermottKen McDermottION,31 Windsor St, Chertsey, KT16 8AT,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Extensional fault-related folding in the northwestern Red Sea, Egypt: segmented fault growth, fault linkages, corner folds and basin evolutionAuthor(s)Samir M. Khalil;Samir M. KhalilFault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKDepartment of Geology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University,Ismailia 41522,EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Ken R. McClayKen R. McClayFault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Crustal structure of the conjugate Equatorial Atlantic Margins, derived by gravity anomaly inversionAuthor(s)Nick J. Kusznir;Nick J. KusznirDepartment of Earth & Ocean Sciences, University of Liverpool,Liverpool L69 3BX,UKBadley Geoscience Ltd,North Beck House, North Beck Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5NB,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Alan M. Roberts;Alan M. RobertsBadley Geoscience Ltd,North Beck House, North Beck Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5NB,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Andrew D. AlveyAndrew D. AlveyBadley Geoscience Ltd,North Beck House, North Beck Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5NB,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Insights into the Early Evolution of the Côte d'Ivoire Margin (West Africa)Author(s)Nicola Scarselli;Nicola ScarselliDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Gregor Duval;Gregor DuvalCGG, Crompton Way,Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QN,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Javier Martin;Javier MartinCGG, Crompton Way,Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QN,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ken McClay;Ken McClayDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Steve ToothillSteve ToothillCGG, Crompton Way,Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QN,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Estimating palaeobathymetry with quantified uncertainties: a workflow illustrated with South Atlantic dataAuthor(s)L. Pérez-Díaz;L. Pérez-DíazDepartment of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London,Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:G. EaglesG. EaglesAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research,Am Alten Hafen 26, 27568, Bremerhaven,GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Crustal structure of the central sector of the NE Brazilian equatorial marginAuthor(s)Javier Tamara;Javier TamaraFault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ken R. McClay;Ken R. McClayFault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Neil HodgsonNeil HodgsonSpectrum Geo Ltd,Dukes Court, Duke Street, Woking GU21 5BH,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Orthorhombic faulting in the Beagle Sub-basin, North West Shelf, AustraliaAuthor(s)K. D. McCormack;K. D. McCormackWoodside Energy Ltd,240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:K. R. McClayK. R. McClayFault Dynamics Research Group, Geology Department, Royal Holloway, University of London,Egham, Surrey TW2 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault-scarp degradation in the central Exmouth Plateau, North West Shelf, Australia
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Tectono-stratigraphy of the Dampier Sub-basin, North West Shelf of Australia
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The impact of base-salt relief on salt flow and suprasalt deformation patterns at the autochthonous, paraautochthonous and allochthonous level: insights from physical modelsAuthor(s)Tim P. Dooley;Tim P. DooleyApplied Geodynamics Laboratory, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin,Austin, TX,USASearch for other works by this author on:Michael R. Hudec;Michael R. HudecApplied Geodynamics Laboratory, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin,Austin, TX,USASearch for other works by this author on:Leonardo M. Pichel;Leonardo M. PichelSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester,Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Martin P. A. JacksonMartin P. A. JacksonApplied Geodynamics Laboratory, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin,Austin, TX,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Role of outer marginal collapse on salt deposition in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, Campos and Santos basinsAuthor(s)James Pindell;James PindellTectonic Analysis Ltd,Duncton, West Sussex GU28 0LH,UKION E&P Advisors,2501 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TX 77042,USASearch for other works by this author on:Rod Graham;Rod GrahamDepartment of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London,South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Brian W. HornBrian W. HornION E&P Advisors,2501 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TX 77042,USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectono-stratigraphic evolution of the SE Mediterranean passive margin, offshore Egypt and LibyaAuthor(s)Lydia J. Jagger;Lydia J. JaggerFault Dynamics Research Group, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Tim G. Bevan;Tim G. BevanBP Egypt,N Road 90, 5th Settlement, New Cairo,EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Ken R. McClayKen R. McClayFault Dynamics Research Group, Royal Holloway University of London,Egham, TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Contourites along the Iberian continental margins: conceptual and economic implicationsAuthor(s)Estefanía Llave;Estefanía LlaveInstituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME),Rios Rosas 23, 28003 Madrid,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:F. Javier Hernández-Molina;F. Javier Hernández-MolinaDepartment Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL),Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Marga García;Marga GarcíaInstituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra (IACT–CSIC), Universidad de Granada,Avenida de las Palmeras 4, 18100 Armilla, Granada,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Gemma Ercilla;Gemma ErcillaCentro de Investigaciones Marinas y Ambientales (CMIMA-CSIC),Paseo Marítimo Barceloneta, 37–49, 08003 Barcelona,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Cristina Roque;Cristina RoqueDivisão de Geologia e Georecursos Marinhos, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA),Rua C do Aeroporto, 1749-077 Lisboa,PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Carmen Juan;Carmen JuanCentro de Investigaciones Marinas y Ambientales (CMIMA-CSIC),Paseo Marítimo Barceloneta, 37–49, 08003 Barcelona,SpainDepartment of Geology and Soil Science, Ghent University,Krijgslaan 281 S8, B-9000 Gent,BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Anxo Mena;Anxo MenaDepartment Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL),Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX,UKDivisão de Geologia e Georecursos Marinhos, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA),Rua C do Aeroporto, 1749-077 Lisboa,PortugalDepartamento de Xeociencias Mariñas e Ordenación do Territorio, Universidad de Vigo,E-36310 Vigo, Pontevedra,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Benedict Preu;Benedict PreuChevron Corporation,6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583,USASearch for other works by this author on:David Van Rooij;David Van RooijDepartment of Geology and Soil Science, Ghent University,Krijgslaan 281 S8, B-9000 Gent,BelgiumSearch for other works by this author on:Michele Rebesco;Michele RebescoOGS – Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale,Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/C, 34010 Sgonico, TS,ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Rachel Brackenridge;Rachel BrackenridgeInstitute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Third Gait, Edinburgh EH14 4AS,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Gloria Jané;Gloria JanéInstituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME),Rios Rosas 23, 28003 Madrid,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:María Gómez-Ballesteros;María Gómez-BallesterosInstituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO),C/Corazón de María 8, 28002 Madrid,SpainSearch for other works by this author on:Dorrik StowDorrik StowInstitute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University,Third Gait, Edinburgh EH14 4AS,UKSearch for other works by this author on: