Deep Structure beneath the Tertiary Volcanic Regions of Skye, Mull and Ardnamurchan, North-west Scotland

作者: M. H. P. BOTT , J. TUSON

DOI: 10.1038/PHYSCI242114A0

关键词: GeologyUltramafic rockGeochemistryGravity (chemistry)North westIgneous rockVolcano

摘要: Gravity surveys show that the ancient Tertiary volcanoes of Skye and Mull are underlain by basic ultrabasic igneous rocks which may extend downwards to a depth about 14 km.

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