Provenance and statistical analysis of the Lower Oligocene gravelly deposits in central Pindos foreland basin, western Greece: Implications for orogenic build‐up and unroofing

Kovani, Andriana; Botziolis, Chrysanthos; Maravelis, Angelos G.; Pantopoulos, George; Iliopoulos, George; Zelilidis, A.

doi:10.1002/gj.4608

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“…This transformation was caused by alterations in plate configurations, including the closure of the Mesozoic Neotethyan Ocean and the convergence of the Apulian and Eurasian plates [18,20]. The geodynamic environment of the external Hellenides shifted from being a continental rift to becoming a fold and thrust belt (FTB), accompanied by the establishment of a foreland basin system, as discussed in previous studies [20][21][22]28,32,33,[36][37][38][39]. Within this context, the Pindos Orogen represents the FTB, while the western region, previously identified as the IB, now corresponds to the PFB, as documented in Botziolis et al [36,37].…”

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The Knowledge and Application of Sedimentary Conditions of Shallow Marine and Tidal Waters of Ionian Islands, Greece: Implications for Therapeutic Use

Botziolis,

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Zoumpouli

et al. 2024

Geosciences

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This study delves into the sedimentation mechanisms governing mud deposits in shallow marine and tidal environments, with a particular focus on elucidating the versatile therapeutic applications of these muds. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing the selection of mud as a cosmetic resource that can positively influence human health and well-being by utilizing a comprehensive analysis involving CaCO3, TOC, grain size, and statistical parameters across six outcrops situated on the Kefalonia and Corfu islands. The research reveals that the CaCO3 content of mud deposits on both islands is comparable. Despite the average value (26.71%) significantly exceeding the recommended value (10%) for optimal plasticity, no discernible impact on the mechanical behavior and plasticity of the clay was observed, rendering it a neutral quality criterion. Notably, the TOC content is higher on Corfu Island, suggesting its potential superiority for mud therapy. However, all samples exhibit a TOC content (<0.77%) considerably below the threshold required (2–5%) for material maturation in mud therapy. Consequently, an enrichment of samples with organic matter is imperative. The application of statistical parameters, analyzed through graphical methods, facilitated the creation of various bivariate diagrams, offering insights into the prevailing environmental conditions during deposition. Linear and multigroup discriminant analyses categorize two sediment types: a unimodal type, characterized by mud grain-size dominance, deposited in a shallow water environment, and a bi-modal type, featuring mud and sand content, deposited in a tidal-affected environment. This classification underscores the potential of shallow marine muds (Kefalonia Island) for therapeutic use, given their optimal grain size. In contrast, the tidal mud (Corfu Island), while also suitable for mud therapy, necessitates processing as a cosmetic product to minimize sand content, as coarser fractions may induce skin irritations or injuries.

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