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Tectonics, hydrothermal zoning, and uranium in the central Andes

Abstract

The geological features of the Peruvian Andes are discussed in some detail. The geologic history of the Andrean tectonics was found to be virtually the same as that represented in both North and South American Cordillera. The study indicated that Andrean hydrothermal mineralization occurred intermittently but in close time relation with accompanying deformations from the late Cretaceous or early Tertiary up to the present. The mineralization cycle is discussed as it relates to several metals, particularly uranium. Uranium is believed to occupy the same several temperature--environmental positions in the Andes that it does throughout the rest of the western hemisphere Cordillera. Even though uranium is present in minor quantities in several high-to-moderate-temperature environments, the bulk of uranium present in the cycle is believed to precipitate in the subepithermal environment.
Authors:
Publication Date:
Jan 01, 1961
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
EDB-79-047564
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: Soc. Geol. Peru Bol.; (Peru); Journal Volume: 36
Subject:
11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS; SOUTH AMERICA; URANIUM DEPOSITS; GEOLOGY; HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS; MINERALIZATION; ORIGIN; TECTONICS; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS; LATIN AMERICA; RESOURCES; 050100* - Nuclear Fuels- Reserves, Exploration, & Mining
OSTI ID:
6359214
Country of Origin:
Peru
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: CODEN: BOGPA
Submitting Site:
TIC
Size:
Pages: 67-101
Announcement Date:
Apr 01, 1979

Citation Formats

Gabelman, J W. Tectonics, hydrothermal zoning, and uranium in the central Andes. Peru: N. p., 1961. Web.
Gabelman, J W. Tectonics, hydrothermal zoning, and uranium in the central Andes. Peru.
Gabelman, J W. 1961. "Tectonics, hydrothermal zoning, and uranium in the central Andes." Peru.
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title = {Tectonics, hydrothermal zoning, and uranium in the central Andes}
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abstractNote = {The geological features of the Peruvian Andes are discussed in some detail. The geologic history of the Andrean tectonics was found to be virtually the same as that represented in both North and South American Cordillera. The study indicated that Andrean hydrothermal mineralization occurred intermittently but in close time relation with accompanying deformations from the late Cretaceous or early Tertiary up to the present. The mineralization cycle is discussed as it relates to several metals, particularly uranium. Uranium is believed to occupy the same several temperature--environmental positions in the Andes that it does throughout the rest of the western hemisphere Cordillera. Even though uranium is present in minor quantities in several high-to-moderate-temperature environments, the bulk of uranium present in the cycle is believed to precipitate in the subepithermal environment.}
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