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Gravity Measurements in Durham and Northumberland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

J. Hospers  and
P. L. Willmore
J. Hospers
Affiliation:
Department of Geodesy and Geophysics, University of Cambridge.
P. L. Willmore
Affiliation:
Department of Geodesy and Geophysics, University of Cambridge.
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Abstract

Gravity measurements in Durham and Northumberland in the region of the Alston Block are described, and their reduction as well as the accuracy of the results discussed. It is shown that the results between and near Newcastle and Durham are fully consistent with the conception of a horst, uplifted between the Ninety Fathom Dyke and the Butterknowle Fault. The observations along the valley of the East Allen, however, require an entirely different explanation. It is concluded that a closed area of negative anomalies occurs, centred near Wear Head. This is interpreted as due to a granite intrusion not yet exposed by denudation. The mineralization of the area is discussed and it is shown that it supports the foregoing interpretation.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 90 , Issue 2 , April 1953 , pp. 117 - 126
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1953

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