Geochemistry of palaeofluids circulation in the Franceville basin and around Oklo natural nuclear reaction zones (Gabon)

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Volumn 69, Issue 70, 2000, Pages 245-249

  Mathieu, R ^a   Cuney, M ^a   Cathelineau, M ^a  

^a CRPG CNRS   (France)

Author keywords

Diagenesis; Fluid inclusions; Fractures; Geochemistry; Oklo; Uranium

Indexed keywords

DIAGENESIS; FLUID INCLUSIONS; PALEOFLUIDS;

BRINES; CARBONATES; CHLORINE; DATABASE SYSTEMS; FLOW OF WATER; HYDROCARBONS; NATURAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION; NUCLEAR REACTORS; SANDSTONE; URANIUM DEPOSITS;

GEOCHEMISTRY;

BRINE; DIAGENESIS; FLUID FLOW; FLUID INCLUSION; GEOCHEMISTRY;

GABON;

EID: 0034210810     PISSN: 03756742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0375-6742(00)00054-6     Document Type: Article

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