Differential dissolution of a Pleistocene reef in the groundwater mixing zone of coastal Yucatan, Mexico
January 1, 1986
Mixing of fresh groundwater with subterranean Caribbean seawater generates a highly reactive geochemical zone that enhances aragonite and calcite dissolution and permits neomorphism of aragonite.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1986 |
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Title | Differential dissolution of a Pleistocene reef in the groundwater mixing zone of coastal Yucatan, Mexico |
DOI | 10.1130/0091-7613(1986)14<137:DDOAPR>2.0.CO;2 |
Authors | W. Back, B.B. Hanshaw, J.S. Herman, J. N. Van Driel |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geology |
Index ID | 70014609 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |