Two-dimensional patterns of metamorphic fluid flow and isotopic resetting in layered and fractured rocks

Journal of Metamorphic Geology

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 497-512

  Cartwright, I ^a   Weaver, T R ^b  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Advection dispersion; Carbon isotopes; Fluid flow; Modelling; Oxygen isotopes

Indexed keywords

ADVECTION; CARBON; FLUID FLOW; ISOTOPIC RESETTING; METAMORPHIC ROCK; OXYGEN;

EID: 0030782307     PISSN: 02634929     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1314.1997.00036.x     Document Type: Article

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