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3-Dimensional Calculations Of Transport Processes Associated With Convection In Freezing Magma Chambers And Attendant Hydrothermal Circulation In Country Rock
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 5th SAGA Biennial Conference and Exhibition, Sep 1997, cp-223-00020
Abstract
Reported here are some initial results of a computational effort to conduct finite<br>element modelling of the formation of mineral deposits. This includes the<br>convection in a freezing magma chamber and attending hydrothermal circulation<br>in surrounding country rock. Although 2-D calculations will be presented for<br>comparison, we have performed the first 3-D calculations of magma chamber<br>cooling and the response of the surrounding country rock.