Melt channelization in ascending mantle

We study a model for channels of magma flow within mantle undergoing decompression melting. Cylindrical conduits in a viscous, porous, compacting matrix are considered, and it is found that the dynamics of the conduit walls are governed by the competition between melting (caused by decompression) an...

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Hauptverfasser: Hewitt, I, Fowler, A
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009