Geochemistry and mineralogy of sediments from southeast Explorer Rift (50 N, 130 W), northeast Pacific : in search of evidence of hydrothermal activity

The composition of sediments in a portion of Explorer Spreading Centre, Explorer Deep, is examined. Clay mineral, bulk mineral and chemical compositions (Al, Ba, Ca, CI, Co, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Ni, P, Si, Na, Ti, Zn) of hemipelagic sediments on the floor of Explorer Deep are compared to those on adja...

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Main Author: Hansen, Kenneth Frederick
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/24698