Chromitites in ophiolites: How, where, when, why? Part II. The crystallization of chromitites
A review of previous work relevant to the formation of concentrations of chromite in
peridotites from ophiolitic (sl) sequences highlights some of the key problems in …
peridotites from ophiolitic (sl) sequences highlights some of the key problems in …
Electrical conductivity of mantle minerals: Role of water in conductivity anomalies
The electrical conductivity of Earth's mantle has recently become an interesting topic across
diverse Earth science communities. Many electrical conductivity data of mantle phases have …
diverse Earth science communities. Many electrical conductivity data of mantle phases have …
Intraplate volcanism originating from upwelling hydrous mantle transition zone
Most magmatism occurring on Earth is conventionally attributed to passive mantle upwelling
at mid-ocean ridges, to slab devolatilization at subduction zones, or to mantle plumes …
at mid-ocean ridges, to slab devolatilization at subduction zones, or to mantle plumes …
On the origin of the asthenosphere
S Karato - Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2012 - Elsevier
Various models of the origin of the asthenosphere are reviewed based on the latest
observations on mineral physics of mechanical properties, melting relationships and the …
observations on mineral physics of mechanical properties, melting relationships and the …
Water distribution across the mantle transition zone and its implications for global material circulation
S Karato - Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2011 - Elsevier
Various methods for inferring the water distribution in Earth's mantle are reviewed including
geochemical and geophysical methods. The geochemical approach using the water …
geochemical and geophysical methods. The geochemical approach using the water …
The deep structure of the Alps based on the CIFALPS seismic experiment: A synthesis
Abstract The European Alps are the site where classic geologic concepts such as nappe
theory, continental subduction and slab breakoff have been first proposed. However, the …
theory, continental subduction and slab breakoff have been first proposed. However, the …
Deep mantle melting, global water circulation and its implications for the stability of the ocean mass
Oceans on Earth are present as a result of dynamic equilibrium between degassing and
regassing through the interaction with Earth's interior. We review mineral physics …
regassing through the interaction with Earth's interior. We review mineral physics …
Pervasive low-velocity layer atop the 410-km discontinuity beneath the northwest Pacific subduction zone: Implications for rheology and geodynamics
Regional triplication waveforms of five intermediate-depth events are modeled to
simultaneously obtain the compressional (P) and shear (SH) wave velocity structure …
simultaneously obtain the compressional (P) and shear (SH) wave velocity structure …
The role of water in the deep upper mantle and transition zone: dehydration of stagnant slabs and its effects on the big mantle wedge
Mineral physics data related to the deep dehydration of stagnant slabs are summarized. The
hydrogen diffusion in minerals of the mantle transition zone is not fast enough to …
hydrogen diffusion in minerals of the mantle transition zone is not fast enough to …
Electrical conductivity of enstatite as a function of water content: Implications for the electrical structure in the upper mantle
B Zhang, T Yoshino, X Wu, T Matsuzaki, S Shan… - Earth and Planetary …, 2012 - Elsevier
The electrical conductivity of Ca-free aluminous enstatite with various water contents has
been determined at a pressure of 3GPa in a Kawai-type multi-anvil apparatus. Impedance …
been determined at a pressure of 3GPa in a Kawai-type multi-anvil apparatus. Impedance …