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Depth of Magma Formation in Subduction Zones

June 17th, 2009 Posted in Geology.com

What depth does magma formation occur in a subduction zone? Conventional understanding says 100 km but new research reveals that it can be as little as 60 km or as deep as 170 km.

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Depth of Magma Formation in Subduction Zones

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