Deformation and recrystallization mechanisms in actively extruding salt fountain: Microstructural evidence for a switch in deformation mechanisms with increased availability of meteoric water and decreased grain size (Qum Kuh, central Iran)

0349988 - GFÚ 2011 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Desbois, G. - Závada, Prokop - Schléder, Z. - Urai, J. L.
Deformation and recrystallization mechanisms in actively extruding salt fountain: Microstructural evidence for a switch in deformation mechanisms with increased availability of meteoric water and decreased grain size (Qum Kuh, central Iran).
Journal of Structural Geology. Roč. 32, č. 4 (2010), s. 580-594. ISSN 0191-8141. E-ISSN 1873-1201
Grant - others:Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DE) UR 64/9-2
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z30120515
Keywords : rocksalt * salt extrusion * gamma-irradiation * deformation mechanisms * microstructure
Subject RIV: DB - Geology ; Mineralogy
Impact factor: 1.911, year: 2010

Microstructural study of rocksalt samples from an active salt fountain (Qum Kuh, central Iran) enabled to identify the relative contribution of different deformation mechanisms on extrusive salt flow. The microstructural study combined reflected and transmitted light microscopy of gamma-irradiated thin sections, textural analysis of digitized microstructures and Electron Back Scattered Diffraction (EBSD). Deformation microstructures record the strongly variable deformation conditions of salt flow in the diapiric system from the diapiric stem towards the distal part of the mature viscous fountain.
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