Geochemistry of sediments in the Argo Abyssal Plain at Site 765: a continental margin reference section for sediment recycling in subduction zones

T. Plank, J. N. Ludden

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Abstract

The primary signal in the geochemical variability is dilution of a detrital component by both biogenic silica and calcium carbonate. Although significant variations in the nonbiogenic component occur through time, its overall character is similar to nearby Canning Basin shales, which are typical of average post-Archean Australian shales. Some of the geochemical systematics developed at Site 765 can be extrapolated along the entire Sunda Trench. However, results are general, and Site 765 should serve as a useful reference for estimating the compositions of other continental margin sections approaching trenches around the world (eg outboard of the Lesser Antilles, Aegean and Eolian arcs).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArgo Abyssal Plain/Exmouth Plateau sites 765-766
PublisherTexas A&M University
Pages167-190
Number of pages24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Scientific Results
Volume123
ISSN (Print)1096-7451

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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