A possible model of the Paleozoic sedimentary basins evolution at the North African platform
https://doi.org/10.32454/0016-7762-2017-6-68-73
Abstract
A dual model of the Paleozoic basins development, disposing on the Late Proterozoic (Pan-African) and the Early Proterozoic (Eburnean) crust, has been proposed. The formation of the first group basins is connected with the subsiding of the sections of the cooling gneissic-domes of«rejuvenated» (Early Precambrian but tectonically reworked at the end of the Proterozoic) Pan-African crust. Accordingly, the development of the second group basins is a result of the Precambrian deep sited (mantle) magmatic chambers cooling and subsiding together with the sites of the old lithosphere, covering them. The manifestation of the Vendian volcanic units on Anti-Atlas, Ugarta, Regibat-Eglab uplifts is the most possible evidence of the mantle magmatic activity, which could create those chambers.
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Zamil M.Sh. A possible model of the Paleozoic sedimentary basins evolution at the North African platform. Proceedings of higher educational establishments. Geology and Exploration. 2017;(6):68-73. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32454/0016-7762-2017-6-68-73
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