The high K2O volcanism of northwestern Tibet: Geochemistry and tectonic implications

Nicolas Arnaud; Ph. Vidal; P. Tapponnier; Ph. Matte; Deng Wanming

doi:10.1016/0012-821x(92)90189-3

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Radiogenic nuclideGeologyGeochemistryMantle (geology)MagmatismLileSubductionVolcanic rockIsotopic signatureVolcanismPrimitive mantleIsotopePartial meltingEarth scienceVolcanoTectonicsPaleontology

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Year: 1992
Type: article
Volume: 111
Issue: 2-4
Pages: 351-367
Citations: 236
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                                    Nicolas Arnaud, 
                                
                                    Ph. Vidal, 
                                
                                    P. Tapponnier
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1992). 
                            The high K2O volcanism of northwestern Tibet: Geochemistry and tectonic implications. 
                            Earth and Planetary Science Letters
                            , 111
                            (2-4)
                            , 351-367.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/0012-821x(92)90189-3
                        

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DOI: 10.1016/0012-821x(92)90189-3