GEOCHEMICAL ACTIVITY OF FAULTS IN THE BAIKAL RIFT ZONE (MERCURY, RADON, AND THORON)

Abstract

Geochemically active faults are accompanied by emission of matter into the host rocks and atmosphere. In particular, they include active faults of volcanic and rift zones accompanied by elevated heat flow, volcanism, thermal springs, and gas emission. A part of the emitted components (in particular, Hg, S, trace elements, and others) is a priori considered juvenile products.