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0000-0001-5996-1728
Current Organisation
US Geological Survey
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2020
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Date: 12-09-2016
DOI: 10.1130/G38267.1
Publisher: American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Date: 10-2021
DOI: 10.1029/2020JB021061
Abstract: Petrophysical properties of volcanic rocks are controlled by lithology and subsequent modification by alteration processes. Investigating the linkages, using a range of different techniques, are important to establish how petrophysical properties can inform about the alteration state of volcanic rocks. Here, we compile petrophysical data and correlate these with geochemical and mineralogical analyses acquired from a volcanic sequence on the Naturaliste Plateau, offshore southwest Australia (International Ocean Discovery Program Site U1513). The sequence consists of alternating basalt lava flows and volcaniclastic deposits, intruded by multiple dolerite dikes. Variable alteration intensities from fresh‐slight to strong are quantified using Chemical Index of Alteration. Intervals of slightly altered dikes exhibit low porosity and high values of bulk density, P ‐wave velocity, and thermal conductivity. The increase of alteration intensity corresponds to decreases in bulk density to ∼2 g/cm 3 , P ‐wave velocity to ∼2,000 m/s, thermal conductivity to ∼1.2 W/(m·K) and an increase in porosity up to 50%. Natural Gamma Ray and magnetic susceptibility vary downhole with rock composition and at lithologic boundaries. The distinct variations exhibit a good correlation with primary lithologic characteristics and secondary mineralogical and textural changes attributed to alteration processes. We provide synthesis models of petrophysical variation with alteration intensity. Although differences in primary lithology and alteration type introduce limitations and uncertainties, there is a reasonable applicability of our results to rapidly characterize the alteration intensity and volcanic stratigraphy in volcanic sequences and to calibrate wireline log‐based determinations. This will help others to develop strategies for exploration, drilling, and geophysical research of volcanic rocks.
Publisher: International Ocean Discovery Program
Date: 13-02-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-07-2019
Location: United States of America
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