Publisher's Synopsis
Recent work in fluid mechanics has suggested aspects of the material response linked with mantle fluidization during the collapse of source regions, as well as proposals for shape conserving transport mode during ascent. Concurrently, recent work in volcanology has defined the spatial and temporal pathways taken by magma during ascent from the mantle, regions of harmonic tremor associated with these pathways, and the possibility of laterally-extensive transmissions of fluid pressure in inter-volcano and intra-volcanic conduits. Obviously, workers in both fields profoundly share a common interest in understanding how magmatic systems work.;The Symposium on Magma Transport and Storage from Source to Eruption Site was held at the 28th International Geological Congress in Washington, D C July 9-19, 1989. The intent of the Symposium was to bring together scientists working from a broad range of perspectives to explore the process, pathways and mechanics of magmatic movement through the upper mantle, the oceanic and continental crusts and into well-characterized centers of active volcanism.;The present volume reflects the theme and content of the Symposium and is an outgrowth from it. In implementing guidelines for manuscript preparation, each of the authors were asked to place their new research results within a broader framework that would review the concepts, physical environment, experimental approach or theoretical development appropriate to their study.
