Experiments to understand magma formation in Earth’s upper mantle

Written By Kaustubh Thirumalai

  • WHAT: In this laboratory project you will work on sample preparation and run experiments at high pressure and temperature applicable for the Earth’s upper mantle. You will investigate how volatile species such as hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen affect magma compositions.

  • WHERE: This project will involve lab work at the University of Arizona.

  • PROJECT MENTOR: Dr. Ananya Mallik

  • WEBSITE: http://ananyamallik.squarespace.com

Kaustubh Thirumalai

I am a faculty member at the Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona.

https://thirumalai.geo.arizona.edu
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