Origin of basalts by hybridization in andesite-dominated arcs
Mafic magmas are common in subduction zone settings, yet their high density restricts their ascent to the surface. Once stalled in the crust, these magmas may differentiate, and assimilate crust and other melts and crystal mushes to produce hybridized intermediate magmas. The Soufrière Hills Volcan...
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| Language: | English |
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2015-02.
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