Late Cretaceous subduction initiation and Palaeocene-Eocene slab breakoff magmatism in South-Central Anatolia, Turkey

International Geology Review

Volumn 55, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 66-87

  Sarfakioǧlu, Ender ^a   Dilek, Yildirm ^b   Winchester, John A ^c  

^a GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MINERAL RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION   (Turkey)

^b MIAMI UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c KEELE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Alihoca ophiolite (Tauride ophiolite belt); alkaline volcanics (Ulukla amard basin); enriched lithospheric mantle source; extensional tectonic setting; forearc magmatism; slab breakoff; suprasubduction zone ophiolites

Indexed keywords

CRETACEOUS; DIABASE; DIKE; EXTENSIONAL TECTONICS; GABBRO; IGNEOUS GEOCHEMISTRY; ISOTROPY; MAGMATISM; MANTLE SOURCE; MELANGE; OCEANIC CRUST; OCEANIC LITHOSPHERE; OPHIOLITE; PALEOCENE-EOCENE BOUNDARY; PARTIAL MELTING; PILLOW LAVA; SLAB; SUBDUCTION; SUBDUCTION ZONE; SUTURE ZONE; TECTONIC SETTING; VOLCANIC ROCK;

ANATOLIA; TURKEY;

EID: 84870518255     PISSN: 00206814     EISSN: 19382839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00206814.2012.727566     Document Type: Article

References (101)

1. Alan, ̇I. Sahin, S., Keskin, H., Altun, ̇I., Bakirhan, B., Balci, V., Böke, N., Saçli, L., Pehlivan, S., Kop, A., Haniçili, N., and Çelik, O.F., 2007, The geodynamic evolution of the intermediate Taurus Zone: Ereǧli (Konya)-Ulukişla (Niǧde)-Karsanti (Adana)-Namrun (̇Içel) surroundings: MTA Raport Number 11006 (in Turkish).
2. Aldanmaz, E., Pearce, J.A., Thirwall, M.F., and Mitchell, J.G., 2000, Petrogenetic evolution of Late Cenozoic postcollision volcanism in western Antolia, Turkey: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, v. 102, p. 67-95.
3. Alici Şen, P., Temel, A., and Gourgaud, A., 2004, Petrogenetic modelling of Quaternary post-collisional volcanism: A case study of central and eastern Anatolia: Geological Magazine, v. 141, p. 81-98. (Pubitemid 38459769)
4. Alpaslan, M., Boztuǧ, D., Frei, R., Temel, A., and Kurt, M.A., 2006, Geochemical and Pb-Sr-Nd isotopic composition of the ultrapotassic volkanic rocks from the extension-related Çamardi-Ulukişla basin, Niǧde Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey: Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, v. 27, p. 613-627. (Pubitemid 44161119)
5. Alpaslan, M., Frei, R., Boztuǧ, D., Kurt, M.A., and Temel, A., 2004, Geochemical and Pb-Sr-Nd isotopic constrains for an enriched-mantle source for the Late Cretaceous to Early Tertiary volcanism Çamardi- Ulukişla basin, Niǧde province, central Anatolia, Turkey: International Geology Review, v. 46, p. 1022-1041. (Pubitemid 39526858)
6. Altunkaynak, S., and Dilek, Y., 2006. Timing and nature of post-collisional volcanism in western Anatolia (Turkey) and geodynamic implications: Geological Society of America Special Paper 409, p. 321-351.
7. Altunkaynak, S., Dilek, Y., Genç, S.C., Sunal, G., Gertisser, R., Furnes, H., Foland, K.A., and Yang, J.-S., 2012, Spatial, temporal and geochemical evolution of Oligo-Miocene granitoid magmatism in western Anatolia, Turkey: Gondwana Research. doi: 10.1016/j.gr.2011.10.010.
8. Atabey, E., Göncüoǧlu, M.C., and Turhan, N., 1990, Geological map of the Kozan J19 quadrangle: Series No: 33: Ankara, MTA Publications.
9. Baǧci, U., and Parlak, O., 2009, Petrology of Tekirova (Antalya) ophiolite (Southern Turkey): Evidence for diverse magma generations and their tectonic implications during Neotethyan-subduction: International Journal of Earth Sciences (Geological Rundsch), v. 98, p. 387-405.
10. Baǧci, U., Parlak, O., and Höck, V., 2005, Whole-rock and mineral chemistry of cumulates from the Kizildaǧ (Hatay) ophiolite (Turkey): Clues for multiple magma generation during crustal accretion in the southern Neotethyan ocean: Mineralogical Magazine, v. 69, p. 53-76. (Pubitemid 40478988)
11. Baǧci, U., Parlak, O., and Höck, V., 2008, Geochemistry and tectonic environment of diverse magma generations forming the crustal units of the Kizildaǧ (Hatay) Ophiolite, Southern Turkey: Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 17, p. 43-71.
12. Beccaluva, L., Coltorti, M., Saccani, E., and Siena, F., 2005, Magma generation and crustal accretion as evidenced by supra-subduction ophiolites of the Albanide-Hellenide Subpelagonian zone: Island Arc, v. 14, p. 551-563. (Pubitemid 44889344)
13. Beccaluva, L., Ohnenstetter, D., Ohnenstetter, M., and Paupyi, A., 1984, Two magmatic series with island arc affinities within the Vourinos ophiolite: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, v. 85, p. 253-271.
14. Bloomer, A.H., and Hawkins, J.W., 1987, Petrology and geochemistry of boninitic series volcanic rocks from the Mariana trench: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, v. 97, p. 361-377.
15. Boudier, F., and Nicolas, A., 1985, Harzburgite and lherzolite subtypes in ophiolitic and oceanic environments: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 76, p. 84-92.
16. Boztuǧ, D., CÇevikbaş, A., Demirkol, C., and OÖztunali, O., 2001, The coexistence of the crustal thickening and thinning related plutons in theMiddle TaurusMountains, Turkey: Fourth International Turkish Geology Symposium (ITGSIV), Çukurova University, Adana-Turkey, Abstracts, p. 207.
17. Bédard, J.A., 1999, Petrogenesis of boninites from the Betts Cove ophiolite. Newfoundland, Canada: Identification of subducted source components: Journal of Petrology, v. 40, p. 1853-1889.
18. Cameron, W.E., Mc Culloch, M.T., and Walker, D.A., 1983, Boninite petrogenesis: Chemical and Nd-Sr isotopic constraints: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 65, p. 75-89.
19. CÇakir, U., 1978, Pétrologie du massif ophiolitique de Pozanti- Karsanti (Taurus Cilicien, Turquie): Étude de la partie centrale [Thése doctorat]: Strasbourg, Alsace, France, Université Louis Pasteur.
20. Çelik, O.F., 2008, Detailed geochemistry and K-Ar geochronology of the metamorphic sole rocks and their mafic dykes from the Mersin ophiolite, Southern Turkey: Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 17, p. 685-708.
21. Çevikbaş, A., and ve Öztunali, O., 1992, Ulukişla-Çamardi (Niǧde) Mestrihtiyen Sonrasi. [After Meastrihtian of the Ulukişla-Çamardi (Niǧde)]: Bulletin of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA), v. 114, p. 155-172 (in Turkish).
22. Clark, M., and Robertson, A.H., 2002, The role of the early Tertiary Ulukişla Basin, southern Turkey, in suturing of the Mesozoic Tethys ocean: Journal of the Geological Society, London, v. 159, p. 673-690. (Pubitemid 35259421)
23. Crawford, A.J., Beccaluva, L., and Serri, G., 1981, Tectonomagmatic evolution of the West Philippine-Mariana region and the origin of boninites: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 54, p. 346-356.
24. Demirtaşli, E., Bilgin, A.Z., Erenler, F., Işiklar, S., Sanli, D.Y., Selim, M., and Turhan, N., 1973, The geology of Bolkar Mountains, in The Congress of 50th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic: Ankara, MTA, p. 42-57.
25. Demirtaşli, E., Turan, N., Bilgin, A.Z., and Selim, M., 1984, Geology of the Bolkar Mountains, in Tekeli, O., and Göncüoǧlu, M.C., eds., Geology of the Taurus belt, Turkey: Ankara, Bulletin of Mineral Research and Exploration, p. 125-141.
26. Dilek, Y., 2006, Collision tectonics of the Eastern Mediterranean region: Causes and consequences: Geological Society of America Special Paper, v. 409, p. 1-13.
27. Dilek, Y., and Altunkaynak, S., 2007, Cenozoic crustal evolution and mantle dynamics of post-collisional magmatism in Western Anatolia: International Geology Review, v. 49, p. 431-453. (Pubitemid 46860145)
28. Dilek, Y., and Altunkaynak, S., 2009, Geochemical and temporal evolution of Cenozoic magmatism in western Turkey: Mantle response to collision, slab breakoff, and lithospheric tearing in an orogenic belt, in Van Hinsbergen, D.J.J., Edwards, M.A., and Govers, R., eds., Collision and collapse at the Africa-Arabia-Eurasia subduction zone: Geological Society of London Special Publication 311, p. 213-233.
29. Dilek, Y., and Delaloye, M., 1992, Structure of the Kizildag ophiolite, a slow-spread Cretaceous ridge segment north of the Arabian promontory: Geology, v. 20, no. 1, p. 19-22. doi: 10.1130/0091-7613(1992)020.
30. Dilek, Y., and Eddy, C.A., 1992, The Troodos (Cyprus) and Kizildag (S. Turkey) ophiolites as structural models for slowspreading ridge segments: Journal of Geology, v. 100, p. 305-322.
31. Dilek, Y., and Flower, M.F.J., 2003, Arc-trench rollback and forearc accretion: 2. A model template for ophiolites in Albania, Cyprus, and Oman, in Dilek, Y., and Robinson, P.T., eds., Ophiolites in Earth history: Geological Society of London Special Publication 218, p. 43-69.
32. Dilek, Y., and Furnes, H., 2009, Structure and geochemistry of Tethyan ophiolites and their petrogenesis in subduction rollback systems: Lithos, v. 113, p. 1-20.
33. Dilek, Y., and Furnes, H., 2011, Ophiolite genesis and global tectonics: Geochemical and tectonic fingerprinting of ancient oceanic lithosphere: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 123, p. 387-411.
34. Dilek, Y., Furnes, H., and Shallo, M., 2007, Suprasubduction zone ophiolite formation along the periphery of Mesozoic Gondwana: Gondwana Research, v. 11, p. 453-475.
35. Dilek, Y., Furnes, H., and Shallo, M., 2008, Geochemistry of the Jurassic Mirdita ophiolite (Albania) and the MORB to SSZ evolution of a marginal basin oceanic crust: Lithos, v. 100, no. 1-4, p.174-209.doi: 10.1016/j.lithos.2007.06. 026.
36. Dilek, Y., Imamverdiyev, N., and Altunkaynak, S., 2010, Geochemistry and tectonics of Cenozoic volcanism in the Lesser Caucasus (Azerbaijan) and the peri-Arabian region: Collision-induced mantle dynamics and its magmatic fingerprint: International Geology Review, v. 52, p. 536-578.
37. Dilek, Y., and Moores, E., 1990, Regional tectonics of the eastern Mediterranean ophiolites, in Malpas, J., Moores, E., Panayiotou, A., and Xenophontos, C., eds., Proceedings of International Troodos Ophiolite Symposium on Ophioliteoceanic crustal analogues, Nicosia, Cyprus, 4-10 October 1987: Geological Survey Department, p. 295-309.
38. Dilek, Y., and Robinson, P.T., 2003, Ophiolites in Earth history: Introduction, in Dilek, Y., and Robinson, P.T., eds., Ophiolites in Earth history: Geological Society of London Special Publication 218, p. 1-8.
39. Dilek, Y., Shallo, M., and Furnes, H., 2005, Rift-drift, seafloor spreading, and subduction zone tectonics of Albanian ophiolites: International Geology Review, v. 47, p. 147-176. doi: 10.2747/0020-6814. .2.147. (Pubitemid 40318665)
40. Dilek, Y., and Thy, P., 1998, Structure, petrology, and seafloor spreading tectonics of the Kizildag ophiolite, Turkey, in Mills, R.A., and Harrison, K., eds., Modern ocean floor processes and the geological record: Geological Society of London Special Publication, v. 148, p. 43-69. (Pubitemid 128497786)
41. Dilek, Y., and Thy, P., 2006, Age and petrogenesis of plagiogranite intrusions in the Ankara Mélange, Central Turkey: Island Arc, v. 15, no. 1, p. 44-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1738.2006.00522.x. (Pubitemid 43349087)
42. Dilek, Y., and Thy, P., 2009, Island arc tholeiite to boninitic melt evolution of the Cretaceous Kizildag (Turkey) ophiolite: Model for multi-stage early arc-forearc magmatism in Tethyan subduction factories: Lithos, v. 113, no. 1-2, p. 68-87.
43. Dilek, Y., Thy, P., Hacker, B., and Grundvig, S., 1999a, Structure and petrology of Tauride ophiolites and mafic dike intrusions (Turkey): Implications for the Neotethyan ocean: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 111, p. 1192-1216.
44. Dilek, Y., and Whitney, D.L., 1997, Counterclockwise PTt trajectory from the metamorphic sole of a Neotethyan ophiolite (Turkey): Tectonophysics, v. 280, p. 295-311.
45. Dilek, Y., and Whitney, D.L., 2000, Cenozoic crustal evolution in central Anatolia: Extension, magmatism and landscape development, in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Geology of the Eastern Mediterranean, Nicosia, Cyprus, September 1998: Geological Survey Department, p. 183-192.
46. Dilek, Y., Whitney, D.L., and Tekeli, O., 1999b, Links between tectonic processes and landscape morphology in an Alpine collision zone, South-Central Turkey: Annals of Geomorphology (Z. Geomorph. N.F.), v. 118, p. 147-164. (Pubitemid 30101185)
47. d'Orbigny, A.D., 1839. Foraminifères, in de la Sagra, R., ed., Histoire Physique, Politique et Naturelle de Lîle de Cuba: Paris (Arthus Bertrand), v. 8, p. 1-224 [plates published separately].
48. Elitok, O., 2002, Geochemistry and tectonic significance of the Şarkikaraaǧaç ophiolite in the Beyşehir-Hoyran Nappes, SW Turkey, in Akinci, O., Görmüş, M., Kuşçu, M., Karagüzel, R., and Bozcu, M., eds., Proceedings of 4th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Isparta, Turkey, 21-25 May 2001: Süleyman Demirel University, p. 181-196.
49. Festa, A., Pini, G.A., Dilek, Y., and Codegone, G., 2010, Mélanges and mélange forming processes: Historical overview and new concepts: International Geology Review, v. 52, p. 1040-1105.
50. Flower, M.F.J., and Dilek, Y., 2003, Arc-trench rollback and forearc accretion: 1. A collision-induced mantle flow model for Tethyan ophiolites, in Dilek, Y., and Robinson, P.T., eds., Ophiolites in Earth History: Geological Society of London Special Publication 218, p. 21-42.
51. Floyd, P.A., and Castillo, P.R., 1992, Geochemistry and petrogenesis of Jurassic ocean crust basalts, ODP Leg 129, Site 801, in Larson, R., Launcelot, Y., et al., eds., Proceedings of Ocean Drilling Program Scientific Results, College Station, TX, v. 129, p. 361-388. (Pubitemid 23391910)
52. Görür, N., Tüysüz, O., and Şengör, A.M.C., 1998, Tectonic evolution of the central Anatolian basins: International Geology Review, v. 40, p. 831-850. (Pubitemid 29099340)
53. Hawkins, F.N., Bloomer, S.H., Evans, C.A., and Melchior, J.T., 1984, Evolution of intraoceanic arc-trench system: Tectonophysics, v. 102, p. 175-205.
54. Humphris, S.E., and Thompson, G., 1978, Trace element mobility during hydrothermal alteration of oceanic basalts: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, v. 42, p. 107-125.
55. Irvine, T.N., and Baragar, W.R.A., 1971, A guide to the chemical classification of the common volcanic rocks: Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 8, p. 523-548.
56. Ishiwatari, A., Sokolov, S.D., and Vysotskiy, S.V., 2003, Petrological diversity and origin of ophiolites in Japan and Far East Russia with emphasis on depleted harzburgite, in Dilek, Y., and Robinson, P.T., eds., Ophiolites in Earth history: Geological Society of London Special Publication 218, p. 597-619.
57. Juteau, T., 1980, Ophiolites of Turkey: Ofioliti, v. 2, p. 199-235.
58. Kadioǧlu, Y.K., and Dilek, Y., 2010, Structure and geochemistry of the adakitic Horoz granitoid, Bolkar Mountains, south-central Turkey, and its tectonomagmatic evolution: International Geology Review, v. 52, no. 2-3. doi: 10.1080/0950711902954847.
59. Kadioǧlu, Y.K., Dilek, Y., and Foland, K.A., 2006, Slab breakoff and syncollisional origin of the Late Cretaceous magmatism in the Central Anatolian crystalline complex, Turkey, in Dilek, Y., and Pavlides, S., eds., Postcollisional tectonics and magmatism in the Mediterranean region and Asia: Geological Society of America Special Paper 409, p. 381-415.
60. Kaynak, M., and Akçakaya, M., 2006, The project of the Aeromagnetic map of Turkey: MTA Report Number: 10794 (in Turkish).
61. Le Maitre, R.W., Bateman, P., Dudek, A., Keller, J., Lameyre Le Bas, M.J., Sabine, P.A., Schmid, R., Sorensen, H., Streckeisen, A., Woolley, A.R., and Zanettin, B., 1989, A classification of igneous rocks and glossary of terms: Oxford, Blackwell Scientific, 193 p.
62. MTA Genel Müdürlüǧü [The General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, Ankara], 2001, 1/500 000 scale geological map of Turkey: Adana Section, compiled by Umit Ulu. MTA Genel Müdürlüǧü [The General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration, Ankara], 2007, Türkiye Havadan Rejyonal (Toplam Alan) Manyetik Haritasi [Aeromagnetic Map (Total Intensity) of Turkey], compiled by Uǧur Akin.
63. Mysen, B.O., and Holloway, J.R., 1977, Experimental determination of rare earth fractionation patterns in partial melts from peridotite in the upper mantle: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 34, p. 231-237.
64. Oktay, F.Y., 1982, Stratigraphy and geological history of the Ulukişla and its surroundings: Bulletin of the Turkish Geological Society, v. 25, p. 13-23 (in Turkish with English abstract).
65. Özgül, N., 1976, The some basic features of Taurus Belt: Bulletin of Turkish Geology Society, v. 19, p. 65-78.
66. Parlak, O., and Delaloye, M., 1996, Geochemistry and timing of post-metamorphic dyke emplacement in the Mersin ophiolite (southern Turkey): New age constraints from Ar40-Ar39 geochronology: Terra Nova, v. 8, p. 585-592.
67. Parlak, O., and Delaloye, M., 1999, Precise Ar40-Ar39 ages from the metamorphic sole of the Mersin ophiolite (Southern Turkey): Tectonophysics, v. 301, p. 145-158. (Pubitemid 29412256)
68. Parlak, O., Delaloye, M., and Bingöl, E., 1996, Mineral chemistry of ultramafic and mafic cumulates as an indicator of arc-related origin of the Mersin ophiolite (southern Turkey): Geologische Rundschau, v. 85, p. 647-661.
69. Parlak, O., Höck, V., and Delaloye, M., 2000, Suprasubduction zone origin of the Pozanti-Karsanti Ophiolite (southern Turkey) deduced from whole-rock and mineral chemistry of the gabroic cumulates, in Bozkurt, E., Winchester, J.A., and Piper, J.D.A., eds., Tectonics and magmatism in Turkey and the surrounding area: Geological Society of London Special Publication 173, p. 219-235.
70. Pearce, J.A., 1982, Trace element characteristics of lavas from destructive plate boundaries, in Thorpe, R.S., ed., Andesites: Orogenic andesites and related rocks: Chichester, Wiley, p. 525-548.
71. Pearce, J.A., 1983, Role of the subcontinental lithosphere in magma genesis at active continental margin, in Hawkesworth, C.J., and Norry, M.J., eds., Continental basalts and xenoliths: Cheshire, Shiva Publishing, p. 230-249.
72. Pearce, J.A., 1996, A users guide to basalt discrimination diagrams, in Wymann, D.A., ed., Trace element geochemistry of volcanic rocks: Applications for massive sulphide exploration: Geochemistry Short Course Notes, Geological Association of Canada, p. 79-113.
73. Pearce, J.A., 2003, Supra-subduction zone ophiolites: The search for modern analogues, in Dilek, Y., and Newcomb, S., eds., Ophiolite concept and the evolution of geological thought: The Geological Society of America Special Paper 373, p. 269-295.
74. Pearce, J.A., 2008, Geochemical fingerprinting of oceanic basalts with applications to ophiolite classification and the search for Archean oceanic crust: Lithos, v. 100, p. 14-48.
75. Pearce, J.A., Lippard, S.J., and Roberts, S., 1984, Characteristics and tectonic significance of suprasubduction zone ophiolites, in Kokelaar, B.P., and Howells, M.F., eds., Marginal basin geology: Geological Society of London Special Publication 16, p. 79-95.
76. Pearce, J.A., and Norry, M.J., 1979, Petrogenetic implications of Ti, Zr, Y, and Nb variation in volcanic rocks: Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, v. 69, p. 33-47.
77. Rassios, A.E., and Dilek, Y., 2008, Rotational deformation in the Jurassic Mesohellenic ophiolites, Greece, and its tectonic significance: Lithos, v. 108, p. 207-223. doi: 10.1016/j.lithos.2008.09.005.
78. Ricou, L.E., Argyriades, I., and Marcoux, J., 1975, L'axe calcaire du Taurus, un alignement de fenetres arabo-africaines sous des nappes radiolaritiques, ophiolitiques et metamophiques: Bulletin de la Société Géologique de France, v. 17, p. 1024-1043.
79. Robertson, A.H.F., Parlak, O., and Ustaömer, T., 2009, Melange genesis and ophiolite emplacement related to subduction of the northern margin of the Tauride-Anatolide continent, central and western Turkey: Geological Society of London Special Publications, v. 311, p. 9-66.
80. Sarifakioglu, E., Özen, H., Çolakoǧlu, A., and Sayak, H., 2009a, Petrology, mineral chemistry, and tectonomagmatic evolution of Late Cretaceous suprasubduction-zone ophiolites in the Izmir-Ankara-Erzincan suture zone: International Geology Review. doi: 10.1080/00206810902818479.
81. Sarifakioǧlu, E., Özen, H., and Hall, C., 2009b, Petrogenesis of extension-related alkaline volcanism in Karaburhan (Sivrihisar- Eskişehir), NW Anatolia, Turkey: Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, v. 35, p. 502-515.
82. Sarifakioǧlu, E., Özen, H., and Winchester, J.A., 2009c, Petrogenesis of the Refahiye ophiolite and its tectonic significance for Neotethyan ophiolites along the ̇Izmir-Ankara- Erzincan suture zone: Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 18, p. 187-207.
83. Saunders, A.D., and Tarney, J., 1979, The geochemistry of basalts from a back-arc spreading centre in the East Scotia Sea: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, v. 43, p. 555-572.
84. Shervais, J.W., 1982, Ti-V plots and the petrogenesis of modern and ophiolitic lavas: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 59, p. 101-118.
85. Shervais, J.W., 2001, Birth, death, and resurrection: The life cycle of suprasubduction ophiolites: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, v. 2. doi: 10.1029/2000GC000080.
86. Stern, R.J., and Bloomer, S.H., 1992, Subduction zone infancy: Examples from the Eocene Izu-Bonin-Mariana and Jurassic California arc: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 104, p. 1621-1636. (Pubitemid 23388537)
87. Sun, S.-S., and McDonough, W.F., 1989, Chemical and isotropic systematics of ocean basalts: Implications for mantle composition and processes, in Saunders, A.D., and Norry, M.J., eds., Magmatism in the oceanic basin: Geological Society of London Special Publications 42, p. 313-346.
88. Sun, S.-S., and Nesbitt, R.W., 1978, Geochemical regularities and genetic significance of ophiolitic basalts: Geology, v. 28, p. 689-693.
89. Tankut, A., Dilek, Y., and Önen, P., 1998, Petrology and geochemistry of the Neo-Tethyan volcanism as revealed in the Ankara Melange, Turkey: Journal of Volcanological and Geothermal Research, v. 85, no. 1/4, p. 265-284. (Pubitemid 29300811)
90. Tekeli, O., Aksay, A., Ürgün, B.M., and Işik, A., 1984, Geology of the AladaǧMountains, in Tekeli, O., and Göncü oǧlu, M.C., eds., Geology of the Taurus Belt. Proceedings of International Tauride Symposium, Ankara, Turkey, 26-29 September 1983: Mineral Research and Exploration Institute of Turkey (MTA) Publications, p. 143-158.
91. Türkecan, A., Kuzucuoǧlu, C., Mouralis, D., Pastre, J.-F., Aticu, Y., Guillou, H., and Fontugne, M., 2004, Upper Pleistocene volcanism and palaegeography in Cappadocia, Turkey. MTACNRS- TUBITAK 2001-2003 Research Programme: Tubitak Project No: 101Y109; MTA Report No: 10652, 180 p.
92. Umino, S., Yanal, S., Jaman, A.R., Nakamura, Y., and Liyama, J.T., 1990, The transition from spreading to subduction: Evidence from Semail Ophiolite, northern Oman Mountains, in Malpas, J., Moores, E.M., Panayiotou, A., and Xenophontos, C., eds., Ophiolites: Oceanic crustal analogues. Proceedings of the Symposium 'Troodos 1987', Nicosia, Cyprus: Geological Survey Department, p. 375-384.
93. Vergili, O., and Parlak, O., 2005, Geochemistry and tectonic setting of metamorphic sole rocks and mafic dikes from the Pinarbaşi (Kayseri) Ophiolite, Central Anatolia (Turkey): Ofioliti, v. 30, no. 1, p. 37-52.
94. Whitney, D.L., and Dilek, Y., 1998, Metamorphism during crustal thickening and extension in central Anatolia: The Nigde metamorphic core complex: Journal of Petrology, v. 39, no. 7, p. 1385-1403. (Pubitemid 28466252)
95. Wilson, M., 1989, Igneous petrogenesis: A global tectonic approach: New York: Unwin Hyman Ltd., 466 p.
96. Wilson, M., Tankut, A., and Güleç, N., 1997, Tertiary volcanism of the Galatia province, north-west Central Anatolia, Turkey: Lithos, v. 42, p. 105-121.
97. Winchester, J.A., and Floyd, P.A., 1977, Geochemical discrimination of different magma series and their differentiation products using immobile elements: Chemical Geology, v. 20, p. 325-343.
98. Winchester, J.A., Van Staal, C.R., and Langton, J.P., 1992, The Ordovician volcanics of the Elmtree-Belledune inlier and their relationships to volcanics of the northern Miramichi Highlands, New Brunswick: Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 29, p. 1430-1447. (Pubitemid 23387246)
99. Wood, D.A., 1980, The application of a Th-Hf-Ta diagram to problems of tectonomagmatic classification and to establish the nature of crustal contamination of basaltic lavas of the British Tertiary Volcanic Province: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 50, p. 11-30.
100. Yetiş, C., 1978, Çamardi (Niǧde ili) yakin ve uzak dolayinin jeoloji incelemesi ve Ecemiş Yarilim kuşaǧinin Maden Boǧazi-Kamişli arasindaki özellikleri. ̇Istanbul Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi [Doktora Tezi], 164s (yayinlanmamiş ).
101. Yilmaz, H., and Özel, S., 2008, Crustal structure of the eastern part of Central Anatolia (Turkey): Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 18, p. 169-185.