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Volcanic rock series in island arcs and active continental margins
Akiho Miyashiro
American Journal of Science April 1974, 274 (4) 321-355; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2475/ajs.274.4.321

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Compositional variations: calc-alkalic, tholeiitic, alkalic
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American Journal of Science
Vol. 274, Issue 4
1 Apr 1974
Volcanic rock series in island arcs and active continental margins
Akiho Miyashiro
American Journal of Science Apr 1974, 274 (4) 321-355; DOI: 10.2475/ajs.274.4.321
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