The earliest Caledonian structures in the Moine thrust belt
- 1 September 1971
- journal article
- Published by Geological Society of London in Scottish Journal of Geology
- Vol. 7 (3), 241-247
- https://doi.org/10.1144/sjg07030241
Abstract
Evidence is presented which indicates that the earliest Caledonian structures in the Moine thrust belt at Loch Eriboll (a) post-date the Arenig and (b) antedate a suite of minor intrusions which, it is suggested, are associated with the Carn Chuinneag complex (530 ± 10 m.y.). Mylonitization of both basement and cover rocks took place at this stage, a result of major tectonic transport to the north-west.Keywords
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