This set of lecture notes discusses the occurrence and tectonic settings of igneous rocks near convergent plate margins. A discussion of petrography includes major element composition, calc-alkaline trends in ternary diagrams, trace element variations, isotopes to distinguish magma sources, and the origin of igneous rocks at convergent margins. The lecture notes include helpful illustrations, maps and phase diagrams. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Elements, Phase Equilibria/Thermodynamics, Radioisotopes, Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Phase Equilibria/Thermodynamics, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Volcanology, Geochemistry, Igneous Processes, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16) Classes of Earth Materials: Volcanic Rocks Course Type: Upper Level:Mineralogy, Petrology Geologic Setting: Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust Solid Earth Processes: Volcanism Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate Tectonics Tectonic Setting: Island Arc, Continental Arc, Continental Collision Margin
