Intrusions of Gabbro and Granophyre in the Snaefellsnaes, Western Iceland

Abstract Two adjacent areas of intrusive plutonic rocks, occurring in western Iceland are briefly discussed. These intrusions are of gabbros and granophyres, believed to be of Tertiary age, of types closely comparable to those of S.E. Iceland.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Geological Magazine
Main Authors: Upton, B. G. J., Wright, J. B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1961
Subjects:
Geology
Iceland
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0016756800062142
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0016756800062142
Description
Summary:Abstract Two adjacent areas of intrusive plutonic rocks, occurring in western Iceland are briefly discussed. These intrusions are of gabbros and granophyres, believed to be of Tertiary age, of types closely comparable to those of S.E. Iceland.

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