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Physical and chemical properties of submarine basaltic rocks from the submarine flanks of the Hawaiian Islands

January 1, 2005

To evaluate physical and chemical diversity in submarine basaltic rocks, approximately 280 deep submarine samples recovered by submersibles from the underwater flanks of the Hawaiian Islands were analyzed and compared. Based on observations from the submersibles and hand specimens, these samples were classified into three main occurrence types (lavas, coarse-grained volcaniclastic rocks, and fine-grained sediments), each with several subtypes. The whole-rock sulfur content and porosity in submarine basaltic rocks, recovered from depths greater than 2000 m, range from

Publication Year 2005
Title Physical and chemical properties of submarine basaltic rocks from the submarine flanks of the Hawaiian Islands
DOI 10.1016/j.margeo.2005.05.005
Authors Hisayoshi Yokose, Peter W. Lipman, Toshiya Kanamatsu
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Marine Geology
Index ID 70027820
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Hazards Program
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