Insights into the Galapagos plume from uranium-series isotopes of recently erupted basalts

Uranium-series isotopes (238U-230Th- 226Ra-210Pb), major element, trace element, and Sr-Nd isotopic data are presented for recent (<60 years old) Galpagos archipelago basalts. Volcanic rocks from all centers studied (Fernandina, Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra, and Wolf Volcano) display 230Th excess...

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Main Authors: Handley, H, Turner, S, Berlo, K, Beier, C, Saal, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011