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Structure and Evolution of the Central Kerguelen Plateau Deduced from Seismic Stratigraphic Studies and Drilling at Site 747

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posted on 2023-05-17, 08:48 authored by Munschy, M, Fritsch, B, Schlich, R, Fezga, F, Rotstein, Y, Mike CoffinMike Coffin
The structure and evolution of the Central Kerguelen Plateau (CKP), located between 54�-57�S and 61�-84�E, is derived from the seismic stratigraphic interpretation of multichannel seismic data and from Ocean Drilling Program results at Site 747. The CKP formed 120-110 m.y. ago by excessive volcanic activity at the axis of the spreading ridge that separated India from Antarctica. At 72 Ma, a major pre-rift tectonic episode stretched the basement of the CKP in an east-west direction; the 77�E Graben consists of several rift units, somewhat similar to the structure observed in the East African continental rift system. At 42 Ma, the breakup between the Kerguelen Plateau and Broken Ridge was accompanied by a period of nonsedimentation of about 15-m.y. duration. After the breakup, the sedimentation was generally continuous but evolved during the Pliocene-Pleistocene in response to climate changes.

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Publication title

Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results

Volume

120

Pagination

881-893

ISSN

1096-7451

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Texas A & M University, Ocean Drilling Program

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 1992 Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Management International, Inc.

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