Timing and mechanisms of North Atlantic Cenozoic uplift : Evidence for mantle upwelling

Abstract

Postrift domal uplift patterns are a distinct feauture of northern North Atlantic margins. On the basis of apatite fission-track data, offshore seismic stratigraphy, geomorphology, gravity and seismic tomography, we argue that southern Norway is characterized by predominantly Neogene domal uplift. Currently available data suggest similar processes for other uplifted regions such as Spitsbergen, northern Norway, the British Isles aad parts of East Greenland.