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Preservation of magmatic signals in metavolcanics from Wedel Jarlsberg Land, SW Svalbard

Gołuchowska K., Barker A. K., Majka J., Manecki M., Czerny J., Bazarnik J.

Mineralogia

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2012

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Vol. 43, iss. 3/4

179--197

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The purpose of this study is to determine the role of metamorphism and thereby identify the preserved magmatic signature in metavolcanics from Wedel Jarlsberg Land in southwestern Svalbard. Samples have been collected from late Precambrian metavolcanics occurring within metasedimentary rocks of the Sofiebogen Group, as well as dikes cutting older metasedimentary rocks of the Deilegga Group. The volcanic rocks were metamorphosed under greenschist facies conditions during the Caledonian Orogeny. To investigate the role of metamorphism, we present petrography, major and trace element geochemistry, and use factor analysis as a tool to identify correlations that correspond to primary magmatic signals. The metavolcanics are classified as subalkaline basalt to basaltic andesite and they contain relicts of primary clinopyroxene and plagioclase. The metamorphic minerals are actinolite, secondary plagioclase, chlorite and minerals belonging to the epidote group. Major element variations are highly scattered with no obvious trends observed. The HFSE and REE show strong trends attributed to fractional crystallization. The LILE, Th and La show elevated contents in some samples. Factor analysis shows that the HFSE and REE are well correlated. The LILE form a separate well correlated group, while the major elements are not correlated, except for Na2O, Fe2O3 and CaO. The lack of correlation for major elements, as well as the lack of observed fractional crystallization trends between these elements suggests that they were modified by metamorphism. The strong correlation of HFSE and REE reflects the original geochemical signal generated by magmatic processes. The correlation of the LILE is consistent with their elevated composition implying the influence of crustal contamination processes, and though some variability is likely superimposed due to metamorphism, the primary magmatic record is not completely destroyed. We conclude that the HFSE and REE are not influenced by metamorphic processes and therefore provide robust records of magmatic processes.

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Metavolcanics of Nordenskiold Land from SW Svalbard as an example of New Ocean Crust

Gołuchowska K., Barker A. K., Manecki M., Majka J., Czerny J.

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2012

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Vol. 38, no. 4

473

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This study concerns late Neoproterozoic metavolcanics from southwestern Svalbard in an investigation to trace the evolution of oceans plate rifting. A number of outcrops of these rocks are connected with the regional Torellian unconformity, which is associated with a Late Neoproterozoic orogenesis event - post 640 Ma. This unconformity divides the younger metasediments of the Sofiebogen Group from older metasedimentary sequence of the Deilegga Group. Samples have been collected from Nordenskiold Land belonging to the Sofiebogen Group, which is situated between Bellsund and Isfjorden, to the north of Wedel Jarlsberg Land. Field observation reveals that these metavolcanics very often occur as a pillow lavas and lavas. They contain mineral assemblages typical for greenschist facies metamorphism such as: actinolite, chlorite, epidote, albite, but some of them contain garnets and glaucophane, which is typical for blueschist facies conditions. Based on a total alkali silica diagram they are classified as tholeitic basalts. Spider diagram shows patterns similar to MORB, where the REE are flat. The LILE except Sr are depleted, but this depletion is caused probably by metamorphism. However, the metavolcanics of Nordenskiold Land are also relative depleted in HFSE (Th/Yb = 0.2-0.31 and Nb/Yb = 2.9-4.4) and LREE (Lan/Smn = 1.0-1.5). Trace elements like Nd, Th, Yb and La show trends that could be associated with fractional crystallization. The geochemical character of metavolcanics from Nordenskiold Land, as well as, their forms (pillow lavas) suggests that they created beneath the sea level, as new ocean crust.

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The Sudetic geological mosaic : Insights into the root of the Variscan orogen

Kryza R., Mazur S., Oberc-Dziedzic T.

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2004

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Vol. 52, nr 8/2

761-773

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The Sudetes in the NE part of the Bohemian Massif stretch between the NW–SE-trending Odra Fault Zone and Elbe Fault Zone and represent a structural mosaic which was shaped, predominantly, during the Variscan orogeny. They are composed of various geological units, including basement units in which Neoproterozoic to Carboniferous rocks are exposed, and a post-orogenic cover of younger deposits. During the long history of geological research, the Sudetes have become a “type locality” for a range of important geological phenomena, such as granites and orthogneisses, ophiolites and (meta)volcanic sequences, granulites, eclogites and blueschists, nappe tectonics and terrane concepts. In spite of significant recent achievements, many key problems need further study, and a selection of them is proposed in this paper: (a) the presence of older, Neoproterozoic (Cadomian) rocks and their position within the Variscan collage, (b) the character and emplacement setting of Palaeozoic, pre-Variscan sedimentary successions and magmatic complexes (including ophiolites), (c) structural evolution, metamorphism (in particular HP/T grades) and exhumation of deeper crustal blocks during the Variscan orogeny, and (d) post-orogenic development. Future investigations would require an interdisciplinary approach, combining various geological disciplines: structural geology, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics and geochronology, and, also, multilateral interlaboratory cooperation.