Genesis and evolution of kimberlites
Kimberlites are volcanic rocks enriched in CO2 and H2O and derive from the deepest-
sourced melts (up to 300 km) that reach Earth's surface. The mantle processes that generate …
sourced melts (up to 300 km) that reach Earth's surface. The mantle processes that generate …
Thermometers and barometers for volcanic systems
KD Putirka - Reviews in mineralogy and geochemistry, 2008 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Knowledge of temperature and pressure, however qualitative, has been central to our views
of geology since at least the early 19th century. In 1822, for example, Charles Daubeny …
of geology since at least the early 19th century. In 1822, for example, Charles Daubeny …
Deep carbon cycles constrained by a large-scale mantle Mg isotope anomaly in eastern China
Although deep carbon recycling plays an important role in the atmospheric CO2 budget and
climate changes through geological time, the precise mechanisms remain poorly …
climate changes through geological time, the precise mechanisms remain poorly …
The deep carbon cycle and melting in Earth's interior
R Dasgupta, MM Hirschmann - Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2010 - Elsevier
Carbon geochemistry of mantle-derived samples suggests that the fluxes and reservoir sizes
associated with deep cycle are in the order of 1012–13gC/yr and 1022–23g C, respectively …
associated with deep cycle are in the order of 1012–13gC/yr and 1022–23g C, respectively …
PRIMELT 3 MEGA. XLSM software for primary magma calculation: peridotite primary magma MgO contents from the liquidus to the solidus
C Herzberg, PD Asimow - Geochemistry, Geophysics …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
An upgrade of the PRIMELT algorithm for calculating primary magma composition is given
together with its implementation in PRIMELT3 MEGA. xlsm software. It supersedes …
together with its implementation in PRIMELT3 MEGA. xlsm software. It supersedes …
Zinc isotopic evidence for recycled carbonate in the deep mantle
Carbonate, the major carbon reservoir on Earth's surface, can enter into the mantle by
subduction. However, evidence for recycled surficial carbonates in the deep mantle is still …
subduction. However, evidence for recycled surficial carbonates in the deep mantle is still …
Accretionary complexes in the Asia-Pacific region: tracing archives of ocean plate stratigraphy and tracking mantle plumes
IY Safonova, M Santosh - Gondwana Research, 2014 - Elsevier
The accretionary complexes of Central and East Asia (Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Mongolia, and China) and the Western Pacific (China, Japan, Russia) preserve …
Tajikistan, Mongolia, and China) and the Western Pacific (China, Japan, Russia) preserve …
Identification of source lithology in the Hawaiian and Canary Islands: Implications for origins
C Herzberg - Journal of Petrology, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Results are reported of an exploration of mantle source lithology for intraplate magmas
using whole-rock and olivine phenocryst compositions. This analysis includes modern mid …
using whole-rock and olivine phenocryst compositions. This analysis includes modern mid …
Ingassing, storage, and outgassing of terrestrial carbon through geologic time
R Dasgupta - Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 2013 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Earth is unique among the terrestrial planets in our solar system in having a fluid envelope
that fosters life. The secrets behind Earth's habitable climate are well-tuned cycles of carbon …
that fosters life. The secrets behind Earth's habitable climate are well-tuned cycles of carbon …
Fluid inclusions in fibrous diamonds
Most diamonds are metasomatic minerals, which means they grew from fluids or melts that
moved through solid mantle rocks and chemically interacted with them. The involvement of …
moved through solid mantle rocks and chemically interacted with them. The involvement of …