It is proposed to examine field, structural, petrologic, and geochemical characteristics of several well-chosen plutonic bodies to test the applicability of theoretical ideas of magma crystalli- zation and convection. Evidence for the operation of Specific processes (e.g. boundary layer convection, side-wall crystalli- zation, etc.) will be looked for in these granitic bodies. That is, magma chamber dynamics models will be examined in the light of detailed studies of well-exposed granitic plutons.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Application #
8805074
Program Officer
name not available
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1988-07-01
Budget End
1992-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
$129,553
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94304