Arc magmatic evolution and the construction of continental crust at the Central American Volcanic Arc system

Magmatic evolution of Panama Canal volcanic rocks: A record of arc processes and tectonic change

Volcanic rocks along the Panama Canal present a world-class opportunity to examine the relationship between arc magmatism, tectonic forcing, wet and dry magmas, and volcanic structures. Major and trace element geochemistry of Canal volcanic rocks indicate a significant petrologic transition at 21-25 Ma. Oligocene Bas Obispo Fm. rocks have large negative Nb-Ta anomalies, low HREE, fluid mobile e...

formation and evolution of regional organizations: the case study of the economic cooperation organization (eco)

abstract because of the many geopolitical, geo economical and geo strategically potentials and communicational capabilities of eco region, members can expand the convergence and the integration in base of this organization that have important impact on members development and expanding peace in international and regional level. based on quality analyzing of library findings and experts interv...

Subduction erosion: Rates, mechanisms, and its role in arc magmatism and the evolution of the continental crust and mantle

A reassessment of current volcanic emissions from the Central American arc with specific examples from Nicaragua

The Central American volcanic arc supplies a significant proportion of the persistent annual global sulphur dioxide emissions from volcanoes. In November/December 2003, we completed a survey of the arc section from Mombacho to San Cristóbal in Nicaragua recording individual mean fluxes of 800, 530 and 220 Mg day 1 in the plumes from San Cristóbal, Telica and Masaya, respectively. An assessment ...

Regional variations in volatile composition: Isotopic evidence for carbonate recycling in the Central American volcanic arc

[1] Abstract: Gas data were collected from geothermal production fields, fumaroles, and hot springs in Central America in order to investigate the relation between volatile output and spatial distribution of volcanic systems. The He/He ratios are 6.5 ± 0.7 Ra throughout the region, indicating that helium is predominantly of mantle origin and is largely independent of variations in the character...