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Adiabatic decompression melting

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Planetary science Planet Earth Geology Petrology Partial melting
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Melting during ascent when a hot rock parcel crosses its solidus as pressure falls, without requiring external heating of the ascending parcel.

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