The Othris Ophiolite, Greece: A snapshot of subduction initiation at a mid-ocean ridge

M.G. Barth, P.R.D. Mason, G.R. Davies, M.R. Drury

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    Abstract

    The mantle section of the Tethyan-type Othris Ophiolite, Greece, records tectono-magmatic processes characteristic of both mid-ocean ridges and supra-subduction zones. The Othris Ophiolite is a remnant of the Jurassic Neotethys Ocean, which existed between Eurasia and Gondwanaland. Othris peridotites range from fertile plagioclase lherzolites to depleted harzburgites. Abundances of Al
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)234-254
    JournalLithos
    Volume100
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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