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Tectono‐metamorphic evolution of the Mary Kathleen fold belt, northwest Queensland: A reflection of mantle plume processes?

N. H. S. Oliver Department of Earth Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Vic, 3168, Australia
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R. J. Holcombe Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld, 4067, Australia
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E. J. Hill Department of Earth Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Vic, 3168, Australia; Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld, 4067, Australia
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P. J. Pearson Department of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld, 4067, Australia; Carpentaria Exploration Company, Duchess Rd, Mt Isa, 4825, Australia
Pages 425-455 | Received 23 Nov 1989, Accepted 25 Jan 1991, Published online: 09 May 2007

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N. H. S. Oliver, P. J. Pearson, R. J. Holcombe & A. Ord. (1999) Mary Kathleen metamorphic‐hydrothermal uranium — rare‐earth element deposit: Ore genesis and numerical model of coupled deformation and fluid flow. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 46:3, pages 467-484.
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R. W. Page & S‐S. Sun. (1998) Aspects of geochronology and crustal evolution in the Eastern Fold Belt, Mt Isa Inlier∗ . Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 45:3, pages 343-361.
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N. H. S. Oliver & S. Zakowski. (1995) Timing and geometry of deformation, low‐pressure metamorphism and anatexis in the eastern Mt Lofty Ranges: The possible role of extension. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 42:5, pages 501-507.
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T. Aslund, N. H. S. Oliver & I. Cartwright. (1995) Metasomatism of the Revenue Granite and aureole rocks, Mt Isa Inlier, Queensland: Syndeformational fluid flow and fluid‐rock interaction. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 42:3, pages 291-299.
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N. H. S. Oliver. (1995) Hydrothermal history of the Mary Kathleen Fold Belt, Mt Isa Block, Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 42:3, pages 267-279.
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I. Cartwright, I. S. Buick, T. R. Weaver, J. K. Vry & N. H. S. Oliver. (1995) Patterns of fluid flow in Proterozoic calc‐silicates: Fluid channelling and variations in fluid fluxes and intrinsic permeabilities. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 42:3, pages 259-265.
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I. H. Wilson & D. H. Blake. (1995) Discussion and reply: Documentation and significance of a major unconformity in the Wonga Belt of the Mt Isa Inlier, northwest Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 42:2, pages 225-227.
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R. J. Holcombe, N. H. S. Oliver, E. J. Hill & P. J. Pearson. (1993) Reply to discussion: Tectono‐metamorphic evolution of the Mary Kathleen fold belt, northwest Queensland: A reflection of mantle plume processes?. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 40:2, pages 213-215.
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D. H. Blake. (1992) Discussion: Tectono‐metamorphic evolution of the Mary Kathleen fold belt, northwest Queensland: A reflection of mantle plume processes?. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences 39:5, pages 675-676.
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