The basement rocks encountered in exploratory boreholes drilled for exploration and evaluation of coal deposits in Thar Parkar district, Sindh Pakistan have formed the basis for present studies. The basement complex was penetrated through eighteen boreholes at drill depth range from 112 to 279 meters. These rocks were identified in field as Pink and Grey Granites.. The basement rocks are of Ign...

Abstract Melt inclusions readily rupture and form gas bubbles during explosive volcanic eruptions, but their role as a source remains enigmatic. Here, we examined pumice texture generated by the instantaneous bursting of melt 946 CE Plinian eruption at Baekdusan. The burst produced non-sheared, super-vesicular (>80 vol.% voids) bubble pockets, occupying volume fractions 6–24% within Millenni...