The evolution of the Galápagos mantle plume
The lavas associated with mantle plumes may sample domains throughout Earth's mantle
and probe its dynamics. However, plume studies are often only able to take snapshots in …
and probe its dynamics. However, plume studies are often only able to take snapshots in …
Spatial distribution and geochemical characterization of Icelandic mantle end-members: Implications for plume geometry and melting processes
We compile a new geochemical database (Icelandic Volcanic rocks Isotopic Database, IVID)
which includes previously reported 87 Sr/86 Sr, 143 Nd/144 Nd, 176 Hf/177 Hf, 206 Pb/204 …
which includes previously reported 87 Sr/86 Sr, 143 Nd/144 Nd, 176 Hf/177 Hf, 206 Pb/204 …
Geodynamic, geodetic, and seismic constraints favour deflated and dense-cored LLVPs
Two continent-sized features in the deep mantle, the large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs),
influence Earth's supercontinent cycles, mantle plume generation, and geochemical budget …
influence Earth's supercontinent cycles, mantle plume generation, and geochemical budget …
Formation of thermochemical heterogeneities by core‐mantle interaction
C Stein, U Hansen - Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Earth's core‐mantle boundary (CMB) shows a complex structure with various seismic
anomalies such as the large low shear‐wave velocity provinces (LLSVPs) and ultra‐low …
anomalies such as the large low shear‐wave velocity provinces (LLSVPs) and ultra‐low …
The root to the Galápagos mantle plume on the core-mantle boundary
Ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs) are thin anomalous patches on the boundary between the
Earth's core and mantle, revealed by their effects on the seismic waves that propagate …
Earth's core and mantle, revealed by their effects on the seismic waves that propagate …
[HTML][HTML] Diffusion, chemical bonding, and kinetic fractionation of noble gases in the primordial magma ocean
Noble gases record in their radiogenic/non-radiogenic isotope ratios the traces of accretion
history and degassing events from the early Earth, including giant impacts and the magma …
history and degassing events from the early Earth, including giant impacts and the magma …
[HTML][HTML] The isotopic origin of Lord Howe Island reveals secondary mantle plume twinning in the Tasman Sea
Thermochemical convective instabilities in the mantle, often referred to as mantle plumes,
cause mantle melting that give rise to ocean island basalts (OIB) in intraplate settings. The …
cause mantle melting that give rise to ocean island basalts (OIB) in intraplate settings. The …
pyMelt: An extensible Python engine for mantle melting calculations
Modelling the melting of Earth's mantle is crucial for understanding the distribution of
volcanic activity on Earth and for testing models of mantle convection and mantle lithological …
volcanic activity on Earth and for testing models of mantle convection and mantle lithological …
The Geochemical Evolution of Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Archipelago
EL Wilson, KS Harpp, DM Schwartz… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Understanding how ocean island volcanoes evolve provides important insight into the
behavior of mantle plumes, how plumes interact with mid-ocean ridges, and potential risks …
behavior of mantle plumes, how plumes interact with mid-ocean ridges, and potential risks …
Constraints on the behaviour and content of volatiles in Galápagos magmas from melt inclusions and nominally anhydrous minerals
Despite their relatively low concentration in most oceanic basalts, volatile species (eg H 2 O,
CO 2 and S) have a disproportionately large influence on a wide range of mantle and …
CO 2 and S) have a disproportionately large influence on a wide range of mantle and …