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An interpretation of the gravity anomaly at Warlingham, Surrey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

P. Kearey  and
A. M. Rabae
P. Kearey
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK
A. M. Rabae
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK
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Abstract

An interpretation of the negative gravity anomaly at Warlingham, Surrey, controlled by a seismic reflection profile and several boreholes, suggest that it may be caused by a wedge-shaped body of lowdensity Upper Palaeozoic rocks. The seismic reflection data suggest that the upper boundary of the body may be thrust-controlled and originated during Variscan compression. The location of the thrusting appears to be controlled by the southern margin of the stable London Platform. Comparison with similar structures of this type elsewhere suggests that the Variscan Front in this area lies just to the north of Warlingham.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 133 , Issue 5 , September 1996 , pp. 619 - 624
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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