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Alkaline magma series information


The alkaline magma series is a chemically distinct range of magma compositions that describes the evolution of an alkaline mafic magma into a more evolved, silica-rich end member.

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Alkaline magma series

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The alkaline magma series is a chemically distinct range of magma compositions that describes the evolution of an alkaline mafic magma into a more evolved...

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Tholeiitic magma series

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magma series (/ˌθoʊliˈaɪtɪk/) is one of two main magma series in subalkaline igneous rocks, the other being the calc-alkaline series. A magma series is...

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Alkali

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Wikiquote has quotations related to Alkali. Alkali metals Alkaline earth metals Alkaline magma series Base (chemistry) Chambers's encyclopaedia: a dictionary...

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Dacite

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andesite and rhyolite as part of the subalkaline tholeiitic and calc-alkaline magma series. Dacite consists mostly of plagioclase feldspar and quartz with...

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Igneous differentiation

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composition of a rock Alkaline magma series – Series of alkaline magmas produced by igneous differentiation Calc-alkaline magma series – Subdivision of the...

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Mugearite

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mugearite is oligoclase. Mugearite is a sodium-rich member of the alkaline magma series. In the TAS classification of volcanic rock, mugearite is classified...

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Convergent boundary

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arcs. The alkaline magma series (highly enriched in potassium) is sometimes present in the deeper continental interior. The shoshonite series, which is...

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Basalt

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of plagioclase. These represent the low silica end of the calc-alkaline magma series and are characteristic of volcanic arcs above subduction zones....

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Magma

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Magma (from Ancient Greek μάγμα (mágma) 'thick unguent') is the molten or semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are formed. Magma...

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Volcanism of Iceland

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been thought to be occurring in the Snæfellsnes volcanic belt with alkaline magma series volcanism in the stratovolcanoes such as Snæfellsjökull which usually...

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Trachyte

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Trachyte is the usual silica-rich end member of the alkaline magma series, in which alkaline basaltic magma experiences fractional crystallization while still...

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Igneous rock

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tholeiitic magma series is well represented above young subduction zones formed by magma from relatively shallow depth. The calc-alkaline and alkaline series are...

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Basanite

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to SiO2. Basanite appears early in the alkaline magma series and basanites are found wherever alkaline magma is erupted. This includes both continental...

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Coastal Batholith of central Chile

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by Jurassic gabbros. Rocks of the batholith belong to the calc-alkaline magma series. Deckart, Katja; Hervé, Francisco; Fanning, C. Mark; Ramírez, Valeria;...

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Hawaiite

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the late stages of ocean island volcanism, forming part of the alkaline magma series characteristic of such eruptions. It is preceded by silica-poor...

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Trachyandesite

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(potassium-rich). Trachyandesite is a member of the alkaline magma series, in which alkaline basaltic magma experiences fractional crystallization while still...

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Island arc

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formed by magma from relative shallow depth. The calc-alkaline and alkaline series are seen in mature subduction zones, and are related to magma of greater...

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Divisadero Group

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group is chiefly made up of pyroclastic rocks and lavas of the calc-alkaline magma series. Rocks are of andesite and rhyolite composition. In Chile, the formation...

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Pilanesberg

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the mountain is geologically part of a feature known as the Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex. It is a vast ring dike of a very ancient extinct volcano...

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Volcanic rock

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magmas is basaltic, albeit small differences in initial compositions may result in multiple differentiation series. The most common of these series are...

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Volcanic arc

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eruption of calc-alkaline magma, though young arcs sometimes erupt tholeiitic magma and a few arcs erupt alkaline magma. Calc-alkaline magma can be distinguished...

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Mount Aniakchak

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"Chemical versus Temporal Controls on the Evolution of Tholeiitic and Calc-alkaline Magmas at Two Volcanoes in the Alaska-Aleutian Arc". Journal of Petrology...

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Continental arc

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tholeiitic primary magma would change to calc-alkaline magmas and more evolved and enriched alkaline or siliceous magmas. A further enriched source may be provided...

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Lava

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result of immiscible separation of iron oxide magma from a parental magma of calc-alkaline or alkaline composition. Sulfur lava flows up to 250 metres...

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Syenite

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(typically hornblende) and clinopyroxene. Biotite is rare, because in a syenite magma the formation of feldspar consumes nearly all the aluminium. However less...

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Types of volcanic eruptions

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gas within magma that propels it forward. Phreatic eruptions are driven by the superheating of steam due to the close proximity of magma. This type exhibits...

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Shoshonite

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hybrid origin involving assimilation of gabbro by high-temperature syenitic magma. Igneous rocks with shoshonitic chemical characteristics must be: Near-saturated...

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Transscandinavian Igneous Belt

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Transcandinavian Igneous Belt have a pure alkaline character, some display chemistries tending to the calc-alkaline magma series. In addition to the above-mentioned...

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