scholarly journals The Pre-Grenvillian assembly of the southeastern Laurentian margin through the U–Pb–Hf detrital zircon record of Mesoproterozoic supracrustal sequences (Central Grenville Province, Quebec, Canada)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
K. Papapavlou ◽  
A. Moukhsil ◽  
A. Poirier ◽  
J.H.F.L. Davies

Abstract The detrital zircon perspective on the pre-collisional crustal evolution of the Grenville Province remains poorly explored. In this study, we conducted in situ laser ablation U–Pb–Hf isotopic microanalysis on detrital zircon grains from three pre-orogenic (>1 Ga) supracrustal sequences that crop out in the Central Grenville Province (Lac Saint-Jean region, QC, CA). Detrital zircon grains from vestiges of these sequences record three dominant age peaks at c. 1.46 Ga, 1.62 Ga, 1.85 Ga, and a subordinate peak at 2.7 Ga. The 1.46 Ga and 1.62 Ga age peaks are recorded in detrital zircon grains from a quartzite associated with a metavolcanic sequence (i.e. Montauban Group) with a maximum depositional age of c. 1.44 Ga. In contrast, the c.1.85 Ga age peak is observed from recycled zircon grains in metasediments with maximum depositional ages between 1.2 and 1.3 Ga. The suprachondritic Hf isotope composition in detrital zircon grains of the 1.46 Ga and 1.62 Ga age populations records juvenile crustal growth during peri-Laurentian accretionary orogenesis related to the Pinwarian (1.4–1.5 Ga) and Mazatzalian–Labradorian (1.6–1.7 Ga) events. The detrital zircon grains associated with Penokean–Makkovikian (1.8–1.9 Ga) source rocks record reworking of c. 2.7 Ga continental crust derived from a near-chondritic mantle reservoir. Overall, crust-forming and basement reworking events associated with accretionary orogenesis in southeastern Laurentia are retained in the detrital zircon load of Precambrian basins even after the terminal Grenvillian collision and assembly of Rodinia.

Geology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanan E. Peters ◽  
Craig R. Walton ◽  
Jon M. Husson ◽  
Daven P. Quinn ◽  
Oliver Shorttle ◽  
...  

Rock quantity and age are fundamental features of Earth’s crust that pertain to many problems in geoscience. Here we combine new estimates of igneous rock area in continental crust from the Macrostrat database (https://macrostrat.org/) with a compilation of detrital zircon ages in order to investigate rock cycling and crustal growth. We find that there is little or no decrease in igneous rock area with increasing rock age. Instead, igneous rock area in North America exhibits four distinct Precambrian peaks, remains low through the Neoproterozoic, and then increases only modestly toward the recent. Peaks in Precambrian detrital zircon age frequency distributions align broadly with peaks in igneous rock area, regardless of grain depositional age. However, detrital zircon ages do underrepresent a Neoarchean peak in igneous rock area; young grains and ca. 1.1 Ga grains are also overrepresented relative to igneous area. Together, these results suggest that detrital zircon age distributions contain signatures of continental denudation and sedimentary cycling that are decoupled from the cycling of igneous source rocks. Models of continental crustal evolution that incorporate significant early increase in volume and increased sedimentation in the Phanerozoic are well supported by these data.


Geology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvette D. Kuiper ◽  
Christopher Hepburn

Newly compiled U-Pb detrital zircon data from eight geographic domains along the eastern Laurentian margin from Newfoundland (Canada) to Alabama (United States) show a highly consistent signature along strike, with only minor local variations. The Precambrian signature is characterized by a small ca. 2.7 Ga population and a major ca. 1.9–0.9 Ga population that peaks at ca. 1.2–1.0 Ga. Detrital zircon populations are from Laurentian Archean crust (ca. 2.7 Ga population), Paleoproterozoic orogens (ca. 1.9–1.6 Ga), the Granite-Rhyolite Province (ca. 1.5–1.4 Ga), and the Elzevir terrane and Grenville Province (ca. 1.3–0.9 Ga). The Mesoproterozoic populations vary in size depending on proximity to the ca. 1.5–1.4 Ga Granite-Rhyolite Province, the ca. 1245–1225 Ma Elzevir terrane, and the ca. 1.2–0.9 Ga Grenville Province. A middle Ordovician zircon population varies in size along strike depending on input from the Taconic orogenic belt, but it is strongest in the northern Appalachians. Because of the general along-strike consistency in detrital zircon age populations, the compilation of all 7534 concordant U-Pb detrital zircon data can be used in future U-Pb detrital zircon studies as an indicator for eastern Laurentian margin sources.


Minerals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Duan ◽  
Yanhe Li ◽  
Yun Yang ◽  
Yongsheng Liang ◽  
Minghui Wei ◽  
...  

The Chuanlinggou Formation is the lower formation of the Changchengian System, and hosts sedimentary iron deposits (marine oolitic ironstones) of the North China Craton (NCC). To determine the age of the iron deposits, and provide insight into the crustal growth of the craton, laser ablation multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-MC-ICP-MS)U-Pb and in situ Hf isotope analysis were performed on detrital zircon grains. Samples were taken from the roof sand-shale of the sedimentary iron deposits at Jiangjiazhai and Pangjiapbu. Overall, 186 detrital zircon grain U-Pb ages yield three major age populations, with weighted average ages of 2450 Ma, 1848 Ma, and 1765 Ma, respectively. Four younger ages from magmatic zircon grains were obtained, ranging from 1694 to 1657 Ma. Combined with observations from published studies, the results define the lower limit for the age of the Chuanlinggou Formation, and constrain the age of the sedimentary iron deposits (marine oolitic ironstone) close to 1650 Ma. The peak ages of 1848 Ma and 2450 Ma define the major collisional events of the NCC. The age of 1765 Ma can be linked to the age range of the widespread mafic dyke swarms that represent the rifting of the NCC within the Columbia supercontinent. Detrital zircon grains from the Chuanlinggou Formation form two obvious groups, with different εHf (t) values ranging from −1 to −8 and from +1 to +8, which correspond to the U-Pb age ranges of 1.7–1.9 Ga and 2.3–2.6 Ga, respectively. They have a similar two-stage Hf model age peak at 2.65–2.85 Ga, suggesting that the source rocks for each of these events were derived from the recycling of ancient crust. The source rocks of the older group of zircon grains might be derived from juvenile crust with a short reworking period. The critical crust–mantle differentiation event might happen during the period of 2.65–2.85 Ga, marking the most significant stage of the crustal growth in the NCC.


2018 ◽  
Vol 318 (10) ◽  
pp. 989-1017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Peter A. Cawood ◽  
Manoj K. Pandit ◽  
Xiao-Ping Xia ◽  
Jun-Hong Zhao

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Matthew Scott ◽  
Paul J. Sylvester ◽  
Derek H. C. Wilton

A number of hydrocarbon discoveries have been made recently in the Flemish Pass Basin and Central Ridge, offshore Newfoundland, Canada, but there is only limited geological information available. The primary goal of this study was to determine the sedimentary provenance and paleodrainage patterns of mudstones and sandstones from the Upper Jurassic Rankin Formation, including the Upper and Lower Kimmeridgian Source Rock (organic-rich shale) members and Upper and Lower Tempest Sandstone Member reservoirs, in this area. A combination of heavy mineral analysis, whole-rock geochemistry and detrital zircon U-Pb geochronology was determined from cores and cuttings from four offshore wells in an attempt to decipher provenance. Detrital heavy minerals in 20 cuttings samples from the studied geologic units are dominated by either rutile + zircon + apatite ± chromite or rutile + apatite + tourmaline, with minor zircon, indicating diverse source lithologies. Whole rock Zr-Th-Sc trends suggest significant zircon recycling in both mudstones and sandstones. Detrital zircon U-Pb ages were determined in two mudstone and four sandstone samples from the four wells. Five major U-Pb age groups of grains were found: A Late Jurassic group that represents an unknown source of syn-sedimentary magmatism, a Permian–Carboniferous age group which is interpreted to be derived from Iberia, a Cambrian–Devonian group derived from the Central Mobile Belt of the Newfoundland–Ireland conjugate margin, and two older age groups (late Neoproterozoic and >1 Ga) linked to Avalonia. The Iberian detritus is abundant in the Central Ridge and southern Flemish Pass region and units containing sizable populations of these grains are interpreted to be derived from the east whereas units lacking this population are interpreted to be sourced from the northeast and possibly also the west. The Upper Tempest Sandstone contains Mesozoic zircons, which constrain the depositional age of this unit to be no older than Late Tithonian.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahyra Tedeschi ◽  
Humberto Reis ◽  
Laura Stutenbecker ◽  
Matheus Kuchenbecker ◽  
Bruno Ribeiro ◽  
...  

<p>Detrital zircon records are prone to several sources of bias that can compromise sediment provenance investigations based on U-Pb ages. High-temperature metamorphism (>850 ºC) is herewith addressed as a natural cause of bias since U-Pb zircon data from rocks submitted to these extreme, often prolonged conditions, frequently display protracted apparent concordant geochronological U-Pb records. The resulting spectrum can originate from disturbance of the primary U-Pb zircon system, likewise from subsequent recrystallization and crystallization processes during multiple and/or prolonged metamorphic events. Consequently, a high-grade metamorphosed igneous rock can exhibit a zircon age spectrum similar to that produced by polymict sedimentary rocks, thereby inducing provenance misinterpretations if this rock becomes a source for a sediment. A polymict sedimentary source that undergoes such high temperatures could potentially generate an even more intricate spectrum. Archean, Neoproterozoic and Paleozoic metamorphic rocks from the literature, dated by different techniques (SIMS and LA-ICP-MS), are employed as examples to demonstrate the resulting complications.  The compilation shows that (1) high-temperature metamorphism may generate age peaks of unclear or lacking geological meaning, and (2) the interpretation of detrital zircon age spectra depends on the timing of the metamorphic event (pre- or post-depositional). When high-temperature metamorphic rocks are eroded in uplifted areas, the youngest population of a detrital spectrum represents the maximum depositional age through metamorphic zircon from the source. If a sedimentary succession was subjected to high-temperature metamorphic conditions after deposition, its youngest zircon population more likely records the metamorphism, and the maximum depositional age, as well as older sources cannot be directly accessed. To evaluate the presence of high-temperature metamorphism-related bias in a given detrital zircon sample, we suggest a workflow for data acquisition and interpretation, combining a multi-proxy approach with: in situ U-Pb dating coupled with Hf analyses to retrieve the isotopic composition of the sources, and the integration of a petrochronological investigation to typify fingerprints of the (ultra)high-temperature metamorphic event.</p>


2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arne P. Willner ◽  
Axel Gerdes ◽  
Hans-Joachim Massonne ◽  
Cees R. Van Staal ◽  
Alexandre Zagorevski

Detrital zircon populations in sedimentary rocks from the Laurentian margin and the accreted microcontinent Ganderia on both sides of the main Iapetus suture (Red Indian Line) in central Newfoundland have been studied by combined U–Pb and Lu–Hf isotope analyses. Variation in εHf(t) values with age of zircon populations of distal provenance (>900 Ma) reflect the crustal evolution within the source continents: in zircon derived from Laurentia, episodes of juvenile magma production in the source could be detected at 1.00 – 1.65 and 2.55 – 3.00 Ga, and mixing of juvenile and recycled crust in continental magmatic arcs occurred at 0.95 – 1.40, 1.45 – 1.60, 1.65 – 2.05 and 2.55 – 2.75 Ga. These ages are consistent with the crustal history of northeastern Laurentia. Similarly, zircon of distal provenance from Ganderia reveals times of juvenile magma production in the source at 0.70 – 0.90, 1.40 – 1.75, 1.85 – 2.40 and 2.7 – 3.5 Ga, and episodes of mixing juvenile and recycled crust at 0.95 – 1.35, 1.45 – 1.60, 1.70 – 2.15 and 2.6 – 2.8 Ga. These data reflect the crustal evolution in the present northern part of Amazonia, its likely source craton.      The evolution of magmatic arcs at the margins of both continents can be studied in a similar way using detrital zircon having a proximal provenance (<900 Ma). In contrast to the Laurentian margin, Ganderia is characterized by development of Neoproterozoic – Cambrian continental arcs (ca. 500 – 670 Ma) that were built on the margin of Gondwana. εHf(t) values indicate recycling of Neo- and Mesoproterozoic crust. During and following accretion of the various elements of Ganderia to Laurentia, the syn-tectonic Late Ordovician to Silurian sedimentary rocks deposited on the upper plate (composite Laurentia) continued showing only detritus derived from Laurentia. These sedimentary rocks contain detrital zircon from Iapetan juvenile, continental and successor arcs that were active between ca. 440 and 550 Ma, and from continuing magmatic activity until 423 Ma. Arrival of the first Laurentian detritus at the outermost part of Ganderia indicates that the Iapetus ocean was closed at ca. 452 Ma. The magmatic arcs along the former Laurentian margin in Newfoundland evolved differently. In the northwestern part, εHf(t) values point to recycling of Mesoproterozoic and Paleoproterozoic crust. In the southwest, εHf(t) values indicate addition of juvenile crust, recycling of Mesoproterozoic crust and mixing with juvenile magma. SOMMAIRELes populations de zircons détritiques des roches sédimentaires issus de la marge laurentienne et du microcontinent d’accrétion de Ganderia, des deux côtés de la principale suture Iapetus (linéation de Red Indian) dans le centre de Terre-Neuve, ont été étudiés par analyses combinées U–Pb et Lu–Hf.  Les variations des valeurs εHf(t) en fonction de l’âge des populations de zircons distaux (>900 Ma) reflètent l’évolution de la croûte des continents sources : les zircons de Laurentie ont permis de détecter des épisodes magmatiques juvéniles dans la source entre 1,00 - 1,5, et 2,55 - 3,00 Ga, ainsi que des épisodes de mélange de croûte juvénile avec des croûtes d’arcs magmatiques continentaux recyclés entre 0,95 – 1,40, 1,45 – 1,60, 1,65 – 2,05, et 2,55 – 2,75 Ga.  Ces datations correspondent bien à l’histoire de la croûte de la portion nord-est de la Laurentie.  De même, le zircon distal de Ganderia révèle des épisodes de production de magmas juvéniles dans la source entre 0,70 - 0,90, 1,40 - 1,75, 1,85 - 2,40, et 2,7 - 3,5 Ga, ainsi que des épisodes de mélanges de matériaux juvéniles et de croûtes recyclés entre 0,95 - 1,35, 1,45 - 1,60, 1,70 - 2,15, et 2,6 - 2,8 Ga.  Ces données reflètent l’évolution de la croûte dans la portion nord actuelle de l’Amazonie, son craton source probable.     L’évolution des arcs magmatiques à la marge de ces deux continents peuvent être étudiées de la même manière en utilisant le zircon détritique proximal (<900 Ma).  Contrairement à la marge laurentienne, celle de Ganderia est caractérisée par le développement d’arcs continentaux Néoprotéozoïque-Cambrien (env. 500 – 670 Ma) qui se sont constitués à la marge du Gondvana.  Les valeurs de εHf(t) indiquent un recyclage de la croûte au Néoprotérozoïque et au Mésoprotérozoïque.  Durant et après l’accrétion des divers éléments de Ganderia et de la Laurentie, les roches sédimentaires syntectoniques de la fin de l’Ordovicien et du Silurien qui se sont déposées sur la portion supérieure de la plaque (Laurentie composite) ne montrent toujours que des débris provenant de la Laurentie.  Ces roches sédimentaires renferment des zircons détritiques juvéniles iapétiques, et d’arcs continentaux et d’arcs subséquents, qui ont été actifs entreentre (env. 440 et 550 Ma) et  d’une activité magmatique continue jusqu’à 423 Ma.  L’apport des premiers débris à la marge extrême de Ganderia indique que l’océan s’est fermée il y a env. 452 Ma.  Les arcs magmatiques le long de l'ancienne marge laurentienne à Terre-Neuve ont évolué différemment.  Dans la portion nord-ouest, les valeurs de εHf(t) indiquent un recyclage de la croûte au Mésoprotérozoïque et au Paléoprotérozoïque.  Dans la portion sud-ouest, les valeurs de εHf(t) indiquent l’ajout d’une croûte juvénile, un recyclage de la croûte mésoprotérozoïque et un mélange avec un magma juvénile.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hangyu Liu ◽  
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N. Ryan McKenzie ◽  
Andrew J. Smye ◽  
Daniel F. Stockli

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