Deposition within the vicinity of the Mid-Eifelian High : detailed sedimentological study and magnetic susceptibility of a mixed ramp-related system from the Eifelian Lauch and Nohn formations (Devonian ; Ohlesberg, Eifel, Germany)
Middle Devonian; Type Eifelian; Sedimentology; Sötenich Syncline
Abstract :
[en] This study focuses on the base of the Eifelian stage and on the abandoned Ohlesberg quarry. The exposed section (92 m thick) is related to the Lauch and Nohn formations. Petrographic study leads to the defnition of 11 microfacies which are integrated in a palaeogeographical model. It corresponds to a complex ramp setting where carbonate, mixed and siliciclastic deposits coexist. The microfacies evolution is interpreted in terms of bathymetric and lateral variations, showing a general shallowing upward trend and transitions between carbonate-dominated and siliciclastic-dominated sedimentary domains. This interpretation is supported by trends in magnetic susceptibility data. Even if the proximity to emerged areas appears to be the major influence on magnetic susceptibility values, the influence of carbonate productivity and wave agitation is also noted. The Ohlesberg section clearly points to the local and regional complex facies architecture, and advocates to variegated depositional environments along the Mid-Eifelian High.
Disciplines :
Earth sciences & physical geography
Author, co-author :
Mabille, Cédric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Pétrologie sédimentaire
Pas, Damien ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Pétrologie sédimentaire
Aretz, Markus; Universität zu Köln > Institut für Geologie und Mineralogie
Boulvain, Frédéric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Pétrologie sédimentaire
Schröder, Stefan; Universität zu Köln > Institut für Geologie und Mineralogie
Da Silva, Anne-Christine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de géologie > Pétrologie sédimentaire
Language :
English
Title :
Deposition within the vicinity of the Mid-Eifelian High : detailed sedimentological study and magnetic susceptibility of a mixed ramp-related system from the Eifelian Lauch and Nohn formations (Devonian ; Ohlesberg, Eifel, Germany)
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