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Contents

Preface ix
Acknowledgments x
Dedication xii
Glossary xiii

1. Volcanic systems 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Styles of volcanic eruptions 2
1.3 Volcanic systems 14
1.4 The structure and aims of this book 15
1.5 Further reading 15
1.6 Questions to think about 17

2. Magma generation and segregation 18
2.1 Introduction 18
2.2 Rock-melting mechanisms 18
2.3 Volcanism and plate tectonics 19

2.4 Melting and melt segregation in the mantle 26
2.5 Summary 29
2.6 Further reading 30
2.7 Questions to think about 30

3. Magma migration 31
3.1 Introduction 31
3.2 Diapiric rise of melt 31
3.3 The change from diapir rise to dike formation 32
3.4 Dike propagation 33
3.5 Trapping of dikes 35
3.6 Consequences of dike trapping 39
3.7 Summary 40
3.8 Further reading 42
3.9 Questions to think about 42