Segment tip geometry of sheet intrusions, I: Theory and numerical models for the role of tip shape in controlling propagation pathways

Inferences about sheet intrusion emplacement mechanisms have been built largely on field observations of intrusion tip zones: magmatic systems that did not grow beyond their observed state. Here we use finite element simulation of elliptical to superelliptical crack tips, representing observed natur...

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Main Authors: Richard Walker, Tara Stephens, Catherine Greenfield, Simon Gill, Dave Healy, Sam Poppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Volcanica 2021-10-01
Series:Volcanica
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Online Access:https://www.jvolcanica.org/ojs/index.php/volcanica/article/view/114