3D-NEA: Three-dimensional lithospheric-scale structural model of the North East Atlantic

The Northeast Atlantic (NEA) region has long been a subject of interest due to its complex geological history, particularly regarding the interaction between the Iceland plume and the lithospheric plates. In this data publication, we present a comprehensive three-dimensional structural and density m...

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Main Authors: Gomez Dacal, M., Scheck-Wenderoth, M., Faleide, J., Abdelmalak, M., Bott Sippel , J., Anikiev, D.
Format: Report
Language:unknown
Published: GFZ Data Services 2023
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Online Access:https://gfzpublic.gfz-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_5023827
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Summary:The Northeast Atlantic (NEA) region has long been a subject of interest due to its complex geological history, particularly regarding the interaction between the Iceland plume and the lithospheric plates. In this data publication, we present a comprehensive three-dimensional structural and density model of the NEA crust and uppermost mantle, consolidating and integrating a wide range of previously fragmented data sets. Our model highlights the influence of the Iceland plume on the region's geological evolution, shedding light on the mechanisms that facilitated the continental breakup between Europe and Laurentia during the earliest Eocene period. The whole workflow and methods are described in Gomez Dacal et al. (2023) and its Supplementary Information.