Exploring Neogene Marine Diatomites in Western Crete: A New Source-Rock Candidate with Hydrocarbon Generation Potential?

Diatomites are sedimentary rocks rich in siliceous algae, mainly diatoms, and are evident in Greece mainly in Neogene successions. Despite their significance and worldwide potential as source rocks for hydrocarbons, little is known about them in the wider area of Greece, limited in their biostratigr...

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Main Authors: Dimosthenis Telemenis, Vagia-Ioanna Makri, Emmanouil Manoutsoglou, Spyridon Bellas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Eng
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/4/1/17