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Geochemistry of southern Pagan Island lavas, Mariana arc: The role of subduction zone processes

January 1, 2011

New major and trace element abundances, and Pb, Sr, and Nd isotopic ratios of Quaternary lavas from two adjacent volcanoes (South Pagan and the Central Volcanic Region, or CVR) located on Pagan Island allow us to investigate the mantle source (i.e., slab components) and melting dynamics within the Mariana intra-oceanic arc. Geologic mapping reveals a pre-caldera (780-9.4ka) and post-caldera (

Publication Year 2011
Title Geochemistry of southern Pagan Island lavas, Mariana arc: The role of subduction zone processes
DOI 10.1007/s00410-010-0592-1
Authors J.P. Marske, A.J. Pietruszka, F. A. Trusdell, M.O. Garcia
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology
Index ID 70035869
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
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