Crystallization can occur at the boundaries of magma chambers or within the body of the magma. These processes can lead to convection in the liquid and differentiation in liquid and solid phases. The basic physical mechanisms for crystallization at a side boundary have been demonstrated with laboratory experiemnts. It is proposed 1) to model a binary system crystallizing from a side boundary and 2) to model crystallization within the magma. The combination will aid in our understanding of magmatic and volcanic processes.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8817039
Program Officer
Felicia Fauntleroy
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-03-01
Budget End
1991-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
$60,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455