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Near-isothermal conditions in the middle and lower crust induced by melt migration

Authors :
Depine, Gabriela V.
Andronicos, Christopher L.
Phipps-Morgan, Jason
Source :
Nature. March 6, 2008, Vol. 452 Issue 7183, p80, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The thermal structure of the crust strongly influences deformation, metamorphism and plutonism (1-3). Models for the geothermal gradient in stable crust predict a steady increase of temperature with depth. This [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
452
Issue :
7183
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.189654081