The volcano-tectonic setting of oceanic lithosphere generation
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- Published by Geological Society of London in Geological Society, London, Special Publications
- Vol. 60 (1) , 65-79
- https://doi.org/10.1144/gsl.sp.1992.060.01.04
Abstract
The past two decades have seen a revolution in our knowledge of the detailed structure, tectonic and volcanic patterns of mid-ocean ridge spreading centres and transform faults, brought about mainly by the use of a variety of high-resolution sonars. This paper reviews those studies, and attempts to provide an up-to-date description of those aspects of mid-ocean ridge structure that are most relevant for comparison with ophiolites.Keywords
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