Magma Ascent and Evolution: Insights from Petrology and Geochemistry

Dear Colleagues,

Magmatism is part of the global ‘engine’ that transfers heat and matter from the Earth’s interior towards the surface. The volcanic activity controls the chemical evolution of the Earth crust and the composition of the atmosphere, providing fundamental resources for the onset of life and, at the same time, representing a threat for human beings.

The advancement in understanding the main dynamics of magmatic processes has constantly taken advantage of the continuous improvement of textural (2D and 3D) micro-imaging and petrologic experiments and analysis of trace elements, isotopes and volatile species. These investigations allowed the development of new theoretical models and robust empirical calibrations, unravelling complex dynamics in igneous systems, such as crystallization, differentiation, assimilation, mixing, storage, transport, and degassing. Still, a lot of work has to be done to get to a more precise evaluation of the interplay of these processes and the timescales at which they occur.

In this Special Issue, we encourage authors to submit the results of research aimed at understanding the physico-chemical behaviour of magmas at pre-, syn-, and post-eruptive conditions. Contributions may embrace a broad spectrum of disciplines applied to both natural and synthetic products, such as petrology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and volcanology.

Dr. Gabriele Lanzafame
Dr. Federico Casetta
Dr. Pier Paolo Giacomoni
Guest Editors

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