Magma Viscosity, Volatiles, and Eruption Dynamics

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Magma Viscosity and Volatiles

Felsic magmas are more viscous than mafic magmas due to polymerization.

  • Crystallization increases magma viscosity.
  • Crystallization of anhydrous minerals increases volatile concentration.
  • Loss of water by degassing increases magma viscosity.

Subduction-related magmas are richer in volatiles (H2O, Cl) due to the recycling of subducted material.

Exsolution sequence: CO2 > He >> H2O > S > Cl > F

Volatile Content

Melt inclusions are small pockets of silicate melt

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Oceanic Climate Vegetation and Peninsular Relief Units

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The Vegetation of Oceanic Climate

A. The Deciduous Forest

This consists of tall trees, with straight trunks and smooth, large leaves, which fall in autumn. This forest type has relatively few species that are brought together to form large masses. The most common features are oak or carvallo and beech. In the understory, ferns and mosses grow in a somber mood caused by the treetops.

Over time, large areas of deciduous forest have been disappearing. This decline is due to the loss of traditional uses

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Understanding Environmental Pollution and Remediation

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Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Air Pollution

Air pollution occurs when a change in the composition of air alters its physical or chemical properties, causing measurable harmful effects on humans, animals, vegetation, or materials.

Atmospheric Environmental Problems

  • The Greenhouse Effect: This phenomenon is related to the increase of certain gases in the atmosphere, mainly carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. These gases increase the barrier to infrared radiation emitted
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Earth: Composition, Structure, and Atmosphere

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Earth, the third planet from the Sun (150 million km), is not a perfect sphere due to its rotation. Its equatorial radius is 21 km longer than its polar radius, with an average radius of 6368 km. The Earth’s mass is approximately 6 x 1024 kg, and its density is 5.5 g/cm3.

Origin of Earth

The Earth’s origin is linked to the formation of the solar system. It began with a cloud of gas and dust, the remnants of material expelled by supernovae. A perturbation in this cloud, possibly from a supernova, caused

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Understanding Soil: Composition, Formation, and Uses

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Definition and Importance of Soil

Soil can be defined as a geological layer, fragmented and of varying thickness, overlying the Earth’s crust. It results from the mechanical or chemical weathering of preexisting rock.

Land Use and Fragility

Uses:

  • Support of vegetation
  • Foundation for buildings
  • Location of septic tanks
  • Source of mineral resources

Fragility:

  • Erosion
  • Pollution
  • Overexploitation
  • Impoverishment of fertility

Composition and Structure of Soil

  • Inorganic: Includes air (oxygen and CO2), water, and minerals
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Landforms and Climatic Phenomena: Definitions

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Landforms and Climatic Phenomena

V CLIMAX: Optimal state of balance, relatively stable between vegetation and soil and the corresponding wildlife without human intervention. Final stage of total forest adaptation to their environment.

MAQUIS: The maquis is a dense, almost impenetrable shrubbery, sometimes reaching over two feet high. It originates from the degradation of forest soils and siliceous waterproof areas. In the maquis, there are junipers, mastic, isolated thickets of pine and oak, broom,

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