Ore-forming hydrothermal solutions and gas hydrate formation in the ocean
About authors
- 1 — Ph.D., Dr.Sci. Professor Saint-Petersburg State Mining Institute (Technical University)
- 2 — Post-graduate Student Saint-Petersburg State Mining Institute (Technical University)
Abstract
Geological and tectonic settings and thermobaric characteristics of hydrothermal activity are confronted with those of gas hydrate formation. Hydrocarbon concentrations and isotopic composition in hydrothermal fluids of mid-ocean ridges with different thickness of sediment cover and marginal oceanic basins are compared. The possible influence of rising thermal fluids on gas hydrate accumulations was analyzed and examples of hydrate formation linked with hydrothermal process are given.
Область исследования:
(Archived) Geology, search and prospecting of mineral deposits
Keywords:
hydrothermal solutions
gas hydrates
hydrocarbons
methane
organic matter
spreading
the World ocean
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