The occurrence, distribution and orgin of hydrocarbons in the Khibiny Nepheline Syenite Complex, Kola Peninsula, Russia

The occurrence of hydrocarbon-bearing fluids in alkaline igneous rocks has been known for many years, but their origin is still controversial. The fluids may be of biogenic origin, derived from the host rocks, or the result of abiogenic processes. Three mechanisms for abiogenic production have been...

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Main Author: Beeskow, Bettina
Published: Kingston University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486316