First data on the geochemistry of fluvial deposits of Çaybağı and Palu formations (Eastern Elazığ, Turkey)
Abstract
In
this study, the geochemistry (major, trace and rare earth elements) of fluvial
deposits of the Çaybağı and Palu Formations, Eastern Elazığ, have been
investigated. The basement of the studied basin is composed of the Guleman Group, Elazığ Magmatics, Hazar-Maden Group, and
Kırkgeçit Formation which consist of volcanic materials derived from the
Elazığ Magmatics. The Çaybağı
Formation is composed of thick fluvio-lacustrine sedimentary sequence.
Palu Formation consists of
alluvial fan deposits and braided river, lacustrine sedimentary deposits.
Samples were collected from braided river deposits
of Çaybağı and Palu Formation along Hacısamdere–Çaybağı section (Ç-samples) and Hacısamdere-Palu
section (PL samples). Significant positive correlation
between Zr/Sc and Th/Sc ratios of two sample groups show that the siliciclastic sample
groups do not represent considerable sediment recycling. Çaybağı
and Palu samples have similar geochemical indices (Al2O3/TiO2,
Ti/Zr, La/Th, La/Sc, Cr/Th, Co/Th, (La/Yb)N,
(Gd/Yb)N, LREE/HREE ratios) and indicate derivation from
intermediate-basic source rocks. In Si vs. Na/K diagram samples plot in arc field and La/Sc and Ti/Zr ratios show that
samples were plotted in an oceanic island arc environment.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
İsmail Yıldırım
This is me
0000-0001-5588-1210
Mehmet Ali Ertürk
This is me
0000-0003-1197-9202
Publication Date
June 29, 2018
Submission Date
February 20, 2017
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 24 Number: 3