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Sound velocities of majorite garnet and the composition of the mantle transition region

Authors :
Irifune, T.
Higo, Y.
Inoue, T.
Kono, Y.
Ohfuji, H.
Funakoshi, K.
Source :
Nature. February 14, 2008, Vol. 451 Issue 7180, p814, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The composition of the mantle transition region, characterized by anomalous seismic-wave velocity and density changes at depths of ~400 to 700 km, has remained controversial. Some have proposed that the [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
451
Issue :
7180
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.189748322