Re: [Geology2] help! Mafic magma

Here is an excellent explanation for decompression/partial melting:

http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens211/earths_interior.htm

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 9:26 PM, Martina <martina_tucker@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Ok tell me if I'm correct. Mafic magma forms at divergent boundaries deep in the asthenosphere from decompression partial melting. Can you guys help me better understand decompression partial melting?

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Subject: Re: [Geology2] help! Mafic magma

 

You'd be surprise at the number of e-mails I have saved because of the information contained in them.  Well, or maybe not. 

 

Bre

 

In a message dated 11/16/2011 6:20:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, linkerns@gmail.com writes:

 

Glad they worked for you, Bre. Good to know. Thanks!

Lin

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM, <LadyTozi@aol.com> wrote:

 

While I wasn't the one who requested the information, I find it fascinating.  Articles to keep.  Thanks Lin for posting and thanks Martina for the question.

 

Bre

 

In a message dated 11/16/2011 2:04:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, linkerns@gmail.com writes:

 

Here a couple of .pdfs that are very good at explaining the formation of mafic magma:

http://mtweb.mtsu.edu/cribb/1030magmaformation.pdf

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/basalts2007/pdf/2014.pdf

Hope these help.

Lin

On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM, martina <martina_tucker@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Can someone please help me understand how mafic magma forms?

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