Geochemical and Tectonic Evolution of Arc-Backarc Hydrothermal Systems

Download or read book Geochemical and Tectonic Evolution of Arc-Backarc Hydrothermal Systems written by N. Shikazono and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Neogene hydrothermal ore deposits have been formed on and near the Japanese islands from the middle Miocene to the present day and today many subaerial and submarine active geothermal systems are active. This book summarizes the geochemical and tectonic features, and the evolution of various types of ore deposits and current island arc and backarc hydrothermal systems in Japan starting with the Mesozoic.