Subsidence of the Atlantic-type continental margin off New York

Steckler, Michael S.; Watts, A. B.

doi:10.1016/0012-821x(78)90036-5

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“…(S: sediments thickness, ρ w , ρ s , and ρ m : densities of water, mean sediment, and mantle) (Steckler and Watts 1978;Van Hinte 1978;Sclater and Christie 1980).…”

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Polyphase tectonic subsidence evolution of the Vienna Basin inferred from quantitative subsidence analysis of the northern and central parts

Lee

Wagreich

2016

Int J Earth Sci (Geol Rundsch)

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“…(S: sediments thickness, ρ w , ρ s , and ρ m : densities of water, mean sediment, and mantle) (Steckler and Watts 1978;Van Hinte 1978;Sclater and Christie 1980).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polyphase tectonic subsidence evolution of the Vienna Basin inferred from quantitative subsidence analysis of the northern and central parts

Lee

Wagreich

2016

Int J Earth Sci (Geol Rundsch)

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“…4) is performed by applying backs tripping techniques (Steckler and Watts, 1978;van Hinte, 1978) to those six stratigraphical sections by means of the basic pro cedures described, for example, in Sclater and …”

Section: Subsidence Analysismentioning

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Integration of subsidence and sequence stratigraphic analyses in the Cretaceous carbonate platforms of the Prebetic (Jumilla–Yecla Region), Spain

Vilas

Martı́n-Chivelet

Arias

2003

Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology

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An integrated analysis of subsidence and sequence stratigraphy of the Cretaceous successions of the Jumilla Yecla Region (Betics, SE Spain) is supported by abundant stratigraphical, sedimentological and palaeontological data, with the aim to document and explain the accommodation changes that controlled the evolution and architecture of the carbonate platforms generated during that time on the southern continental margin of Iberia, TheCretaceous shallow marine carbonates and clastics that extensively crop out in the Jumilla-Yecla Region are divided into 11 sequence sets (major stratigraphic units bounded by tectonically induced unconformities), which can be subdivided into several third order depositionai sequences and their constituent system tracts, All these genetic units build up a regional chronostratigraphic framework, which is herein used to support subsidence calculations. From the results of the subsidence analysis, seven intervals with characteristic tectonosedimentary patterns were distinguished for Cretaceous time. From these intervals, the first three (respectively early Tithonian-early late Berriasian, late Berriasian-Iate Hauterivian, and latest Hauterivian to earliest late Albian) were controlled by extensional tectonics, strong enough to mask, during most part of the time, the long-term thermal subsidence inherent to the continental margin. This tectonism was related to the Iberia-Africa divergence and the opening of the North Atlantic. Later, the fourth interval (late Albian-mid Cenomanian) and the sixth interval (late Coniacian to late Santonian) were characterised regionally by, overall, homogeneous subsidence patterns controlled by thermal subsidence, sediment loading and a relative tectonic quiescence. Finally, the fifth and the seventh intervals (respectively latest Cenomanian early Coniacian and Campanian-Maastrichtian) were characterised by strong tectonic movements and complex subsidence patterns which were related to changes in intraplate stresses related to the onset of the convergence between Africa and Iberia and with the evolution of the Bay of Biscay.

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“…In order to quantify the tectonic component of subsidence of the basin the backstripping technique was used (Steckler and Watts, 1978;Bond and Kom inz, 1984). For this purpose, air-loaded tectonic sub sidence has been calculated from the stratigraphic records adopting local isostasy to correct for the ef fect of sediment loading.…”

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Temporal and spatial variations in tectonic subsidence in the Iberian Basin (eastern Spain): inferences from automated forward modelling of high-resolution stratigraphy (Permian–Mesozoic)

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By subsidence analysis on eighteen surface sections and 6 wells, which cover large pati of the Iberian Basin (E Spain) and which are marked by high-resolution stratigraphy of the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous, we quantify the complex Permian and Mesozoic tectonic subsidence history of the basin. Backstripping analysis of the available high resolution and high surface density of the database allows to quantify spatial and temporal patterns of tectonically driven subsidence to a much higher degree than previous studies, The sections and wells have also been forward modelled with a new 'automated' modelling technique, with unlimited number of stretching phases, in order to quantify variations in timing and magnitude of rifting. It is demonstrated that the tectonic subsidence history in the Iberian Basin is characterized by pulsating periods of stretching intermitted by periods of relative tectonic quiescence and thermal subsidence. The number of stretching phases appears to be much larger than found by earlier studies, showing a close match with stretching phases found in other patis of the Iberian Peninsula and allowing a clear correlation with discrete phases in the opening of the Tethys and Atlantic.

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Subsidence of the Atlantic-type continental margin off New York

Cited by 787 publications

References 17 publications

Polyphase tectonic subsidence evolution of the Vienna Basin inferred from quantitative subsidence analysis of the northern and central parts

Polyphase tectonic subsidence evolution of the Vienna Basin inferred from quantitative subsidence analysis of the northern and central parts

Integration of subsidence and sequence stratigraphic analyses in the Cretaceous carbonate platforms of the Prebetic (Jumilla–Yecla Region), Spain

Temporal and spatial variations in tectonic subsidence in the Iberian Basin (eastern Spain): inferences from automated forward modelling of high-resolution stratigraphy (Permian–Mesozoic)

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