Chemical, Physical and Temporal Evolution of Magmatic Systems (Geological Society Special Publications)

L. Caricchi (Editor), J. D. Blundy (Editor), Geological Society of London

ISBN 10: 1862397325 / ISBN 13: 9781862397323

Published by Geological Society, 2015

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Our understanding of the physical and chemical processes that regulate the evolution of magmatic systems has improved tremendously since the foundations were laid down 100 years ago by Bowen. The concept of crustal magma chambers has progressively evolved from molten-rock vats to thermally, chemically and physically heterogeneous reservoirs that are kept active by the periodic injection of magma. This new model, while more complex, provides a better framework to interpret volcanic activity and decipher the information contained in intrusive and extrusive rocks.

Igneous and metamorphic petrology, geochemistry, geochronology, and numerical modelling, all contributed towards this new picture of crustal magmatic systems. This book provides an overview of the wide range of approaches that can nowadays be used to understand the chemical, physical and temporal evolution of magmatic and volcanic systems.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chemical, Physical and Temporal Evolution of Magmatic Systems (Geological Society Special Publications)
• Publisher: Geological Society
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862397325
• ISBN 13: 9781862397323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 1.91W x 17.15H x 24.77D centimeters 1.91 centimeters width by 17.15 centimeters height by 24.77 centimeters depth
• Weight: 689 grams

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Our understanding of the physical and chemical processes that regulate the evolution of magmatic systems has improved tremendously since the foundations were laid down 100 years ago by Bowen. The concept of crustal magma chambers has progressively evolved from molten-rock vats to thermally, chemically and physically heterogeneous reservoirs that are kept active by the periodic injection of magma. This new model, while more complex, provides a better framework to interpret volcanic activity and decipher the information contained in intrusive and extrusive rocks.