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Kushiro & Kuno 1963

Kushiro, I. and Kuno, H. (1963). Origin of primary basalt magmas and classification of basaltic rocks. Journal of Petrology 4(1): 75-89.

On the premise that the upper part of the mantle is composed of peridotite, presents evidence in support of the conclusionthat basalt magmas are produced by partial melting of the peridotite. Three groups of basaltic rocks are recognized, each representing magmas generated at progressively greater depths.

Keywords
Basalt magmas; basalts; classification; igneous rocks; magmas;, origin; petrology; volcanic rocks, 05, Igneous and metamorphic petrology

Journal
Journal of Petrology
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
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