| Autor: |
Mark Schmidt, Tobias Moerz, Volkhard Spiess, Erwin Suess, Daniel A. Hepp, César R. Ranero, Steffen Kutterolf, Heiko Sahling, Stefan Kreiter, Friedrich Abegg, Veit Huehnerbach, Warner Brueckmann, Naomi Fekete, Achim J Kopf, Douglas G. Masson |
| Rok vydání: |
2005 |
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NATO Science Series ISBN: 1402032021 |
| Popis: |
We present sedimentological and structural data and conceptual models for the evolution of two types of diapiric mud moundss offshore Costa Rica. Dozens of exposed mud mounds are found in the smooth domain of the margin with Mound Culebra being the most prominent example. Mound Culebra is a fault controlled feature with steep flanks (∼10–20°) and a lack of recent mud flows. The extruded material consists of overcompacted silty clay with signs of intense brittle deformation, brecciation, hydrofracturing and secondary perforation by closely spaced conduits. The southern rough domain is characterized by numerous local tectonic regimes linked to seamount subduction and the collision of the Cocos ridge all associated with diverse forms of venting. Diapirism seems to play only a minor role and Mound 11 and 12 are examples of fault controlled, low relief mud volcanoes with shallow-dipping flanks. Mud flow sequences, vent debris and the presence of gas hydrates in the shallow subsurface favor an episodic, gas driven eruption behavior. |
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OpenAIRE |
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