Hydrothermal activity and metallogenesis in the Lau back-arc basin

Research data show that back-arc deposits in the Lau Basin are intermediate between typical mid-ocean-ridge mineralization and massive sulphide deposits of the Kuroko type.

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Published in:	Nature (London) Vol. 349; no. 6312; pp. 778 - 781
Main Authors:	Fouquet, Y, Stackelberg, U. Von, Charlou, J. L, Donval, J. P, Erzinger, J, Foucher, J. P, Herzig, P, Mühe, R, Soakai, S, Wiedicke, M, Whitechurch, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Nature Publishing 28-02-1991 Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:	Acidity Arc deposition Crystalline rocks Deposits Earth sciences Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Fluids Geology Gold Heavy metals High temperature Hydrothermal plumes Igneous and metamorphic rocks petrology, volcanic processes, magmas Land surveys Lava Marine Metal concentrations Metal geology Metallic and non-metallic deposits Mid-ocean ridges Mineral deposits Mineralization Ocean floor Oceans Organic chemistry Sulfides Tectonics Temperature Trace metals Volcanic deposits Zinc Temperature Chemical analysis Back-arc basins Submersibles Hydrothermal conditions Gold ores Igneous rocks Submarine Volcanic rocks Black smokers Dacites Andesites Sulfides Hydrochemistry Andesite PH Chemical composition Massive deposits Dacite Volcanic breccia Lau Basin Hydrothermal condition Ore minerals
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Summary:	Research data show that back-arc deposits in the Lau Basin are intermediate between typical mid-ocean-ridge mineralization and massive sulphide deposits of the Kuroko type.
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ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/349778a0