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Multi-channel seismic imaging of a crustal magma chamber along the East Pacific Rise

March 1, 1987

A reflection observed on multi-channel seismic profiles along and across the East Pacific Rise between 8°50′ N and 13°30′ N is interpreted to arise from the top of a crustal magma chamber located 1.2–2.4 km below the sea floor. The magma chamber is quite narrow (

Publication Year 1987
Title Multi-channel seismic imaging of a crustal magma chamber along the East Pacific Rise
DOI 10.1038/326035a0
Authors R. S. Detrick, P. Buhl, E. Vera, J. Mutter, J. Orcutt, J. Madsen, T. Brocher
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70014775
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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