Abstract
Neogene volcanic rocks from the northwestern coast of Algeria include calc-alkaline to shoshonitic andesites and dacites (Sahel of Oran and M`Sirda areas) and alkali basalts (Tafna valley). Seventeen new {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar ages indicate that these volcanics were emplaced during two distinct periods, from 11.7 to 7.2 Ma and ca. 4 Ma, respectively. All the andesites and dacites were emplaced during the first period, and their trace element characteristics are typical of subduction -and/or collision- related magmas. They are enriched in large-ion lithophile elements and display negative Nb anomalies. The associated alkali basalts are chemically heterogeneous, and contain variable amounts of TiO{sub 2} and P{sub 2}O{sub 5}. Their multielement plots show either positive or slightly negative Nb anomalies. These features suggest that the Neogene volcanics studied derive from two different types of mantle sources, i.e. an enriched sub-continental mantle and an upper mantle carrying a subduction-related geochemical imprint. The latter component may have inherited its specific signature from an earlier subduction event. This ``orogenic`` imprint tends to disappear through time as the contribution of the sub-continental mantle increases. (authors). 12 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs.
Louni-Hacini, A;
Megartsi, M;
Semroud, B;
[1]
Bellon, H;
Maury, R C;
Cotten, J;
Coutelle, A;
[2]
Coulon, C
[3]
- Algiers Univ. (Algeria). Faculte des Sciences
- Brest Univ., 29 (France)
- Aix-Marseille-3 Univ., 13 - Marseille (France)
Citation Formats
Louni-Hacini, A, Megartsi, M, Semroud, B, Bellon, H, Maury, R C, Cotten, J, Coutelle, A, and Coulon, C.
{sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar dating of the Late Miocene transition from calc-alkaline to alkali basalt series, Northwestern Algeria; Datation {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar de la transition du volcanisme calco-alcalin au volcanisme alcalin en Oranie au Miocene superieur.
France: N. p.,
1995.
Web.
Louni-Hacini, A, Megartsi, M, Semroud, B, Bellon, H, Maury, R C, Cotten, J, Coutelle, A, & Coulon, C.
{sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar dating of the Late Miocene transition from calc-alkaline to alkali basalt series, Northwestern Algeria; Datation {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar de la transition du volcanisme calco-alcalin au volcanisme alcalin en Oranie au Miocene superieur.
France.
Louni-Hacini, A, Megartsi, M, Semroud, B, Bellon, H, Maury, R C, Cotten, J, Coutelle, A, and Coulon, C.
1995.
"{sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar dating of the Late Miocene transition from calc-alkaline to alkali basalt series, Northwestern Algeria; Datation {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar de la transition du volcanisme calco-alcalin au volcanisme alcalin en Oranie au Miocene superieur."
France.
@misc{etde_249242,
title = {{sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar dating of the Late Miocene transition from calc-alkaline to alkali basalt series, Northwestern Algeria; Datation {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar de la transition du volcanisme calco-alcalin au volcanisme alcalin en Oranie au Miocene superieur}
author = {Louni-Hacini, A, Megartsi, M, Semroud, B, Bellon, H, Maury, R C, Cotten, J, Coutelle, A, and Coulon, C}
abstractNote = {Neogene volcanic rocks from the northwestern coast of Algeria include calc-alkaline to shoshonitic andesites and dacites (Sahel of Oran and M`Sirda areas) and alkali basalts (Tafna valley). Seventeen new {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar ages indicate that these volcanics were emplaced during two distinct periods, from 11.7 to 7.2 Ma and ca. 4 Ma, respectively. All the andesites and dacites were emplaced during the first period, and their trace element characteristics are typical of subduction -and/or collision- related magmas. They are enriched in large-ion lithophile elements and display negative Nb anomalies. The associated alkali basalts are chemically heterogeneous, and contain variable amounts of TiO{sub 2} and P{sub 2}O{sub 5}. Their multielement plots show either positive or slightly negative Nb anomalies. These features suggest that the Neogene volcanics studied derive from two different types of mantle sources, i.e. an enriched sub-continental mantle and an upper mantle carrying a subduction-related geochemical imprint. The latter component may have inherited its specific signature from an earlier subduction event. This ``orogenic`` imprint tends to disappear through time as the contribution of the sub-continental mantle increases. (authors). 12 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs.}
journal = []
issue = {11}
volume = {321}
journal type = {AC}
place = {France}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {{sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar dating of the Late Miocene transition from calc-alkaline to alkali basalt series, Northwestern Algeria; Datation {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar de la transition du volcanisme calco-alcalin au volcanisme alcalin en Oranie au Miocene superieur}
author = {Louni-Hacini, A, Megartsi, M, Semroud, B, Bellon, H, Maury, R C, Cotten, J, Coutelle, A, and Coulon, C}
abstractNote = {Neogene volcanic rocks from the northwestern coast of Algeria include calc-alkaline to shoshonitic andesites and dacites (Sahel of Oran and M`Sirda areas) and alkali basalts (Tafna valley). Seventeen new {sup 40}K-{sup 40}Ar ages indicate that these volcanics were emplaced during two distinct periods, from 11.7 to 7.2 Ma and ca. 4 Ma, respectively. All the andesites and dacites were emplaced during the first period, and their trace element characteristics are typical of subduction -and/or collision- related magmas. They are enriched in large-ion lithophile elements and display negative Nb anomalies. The associated alkali basalts are chemically heterogeneous, and contain variable amounts of TiO{sub 2} and P{sub 2}O{sub 5}. Their multielement plots show either positive or slightly negative Nb anomalies. These features suggest that the Neogene volcanics studied derive from two different types of mantle sources, i.e. an enriched sub-continental mantle and an upper mantle carrying a subduction-related geochemical imprint. The latter component may have inherited its specific signature from an earlier subduction event. This ``orogenic`` imprint tends to disappear through time as the contribution of the sub-continental mantle increases. (authors). 12 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs.}
journal = []
issue = {11}
volume = {321}
journal type = {AC}
place = {France}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}