Adiabatic decompression melting
= Adiabatic decompression melting
Melting during ascent when a hot <rock> parcel crosses its <solidus> as <pressure> falls, without requiring external heating of the ascending parcel.
= Adiabatic decompression melting
Melting during ascent when a hot <rock> parcel crosses its <solidus> as <pressure> falls, without requiring external heating of the ascending parcel.