Fluid flow and metasomatism in a subduction zone hydrothermal system: Catalina Schist terrane, California

G. E. Bebout, M. D. Barton

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Abstract

On Santa Catalina Island, southern California, blueschist to amphibolite facies metasedimentary, metamafic, and meta-ultramafic rocks show veining and alteration that reflect fluid flow and mass transfer at 25-45 km depths in an Early Cretaceous subduction zone. Synkinematic and postkinematic veins record fluid transport and metasomatism during prograde metamorphism and uplift. Vein and host-rock mineralogy and whole-rock compositions demonstrate large-scale chemical redistribution, especially of Si and alkali elements. -from Authors

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)976-980
Number of pages5
JournalGeology
Volume17
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geology

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