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Laboratory Simulations of Abiotic Hydrocarbon Formation in Earth's Deep Subsurface

McCollom, T. M.·2013·Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry

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Research Article| January 01, 2013 Laboratory Simulations of Abiotic Hydrocarbon Formation in Earth's Deep Subsurface Thomas M. McCollom Thomas M. McCollom Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder. Colorado 80309, U.S.A., mccollom@lasp.colorado.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Thomas M. McCollom Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder. Colorado 80309, U.S.A., mccollom@lasp.colorado.edu Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America First Online: 09 Mar 2017 © 2013 Mineralogical Society of America Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry (2013) 75 (1): 467–494. https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2013.75.15 Article history First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation Thomas M. McCollom; Laboratory Simulations of Abiotic Hydrocarbon Formation in Earth's Deep Subsurface. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry 2013;; 75 (1): 467–494. doi: https://doi.org/10.2138/rmg.2013.75.15 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyReviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry Search Advanced Search In recent years, methane and other light hydrocarbons with an apparently abiotic origin have been identified in an increasing number of geologic fluids on Earth. These compounds have been found in a variety of geologic settings, including seafloor hydrothermal systems, fracture networks in crystalline rocks from continental and oceanic crust, volcanic gases, and gas seeps from serpentinized rocks (e.g., Abrajano et al. 1990; Kelley 1996; Sherwood Lollar 2002, 2008; Fiebig et al. 2007, 2009; Proskurowski et al. 2008; Taran et al. 2010b). Understanding the origin of these compounds has significant implications for... You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.

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Authors: McCollom, T. M.
Affiliations: University of Colorado Boulder (US)
Corresponding author: McCollom, T. M.
ORCID: McCollom, T. M.
Venue: Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America
Published: 2013-01-01
Volume: 75
Issue: 1
Pages: 467-494
ISSN: 1529-6466 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.2138/rmg.2013.75.15
OpenAlex: W2116419174
Cited by: 285
References: 99
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FWCI: 26.89
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry (publishedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Geology › Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Origins and Evolution of Life
Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
Keywords: methane, deep subsurface, laboratory simulation, serpentinization, serpentinized ultramafic rocks, hydrogen production, microbial methane production, deep biosphere, hydrothermal systems, gas seepage, volcanic gases, fracture networks, continental crust, oceanic crust

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