Continental Alkaline Magmatism

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Author:

John Winter

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

This 32 slide PowerPoint presentation presents a list of alkaline rocks followed by an in depth look at continental alkaline magmatism of the East African Rift system. A chemical, geographic, and structural look at carbonatites follows. The presentation progresses through discussions of lamproites, lamprophyres, and kimberlites. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Custom Permissions
Feel free to download copies of the PowerPoint file. You can modify your copy to suit your own needs, selecting any graphics you choose, but please cite any original sources. John Winter, Whitman College, An Introduction to Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Prentice-Hall Inc., 2001.