20410903 - IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY

The course has two main objectives: 1) to provide the basic knowledge about the geochemical and petrological features of igneous rocks as petrogenetic indicators of geodynamic setting; 2) to provide microstructural and petrological skills and techniques to reconstruct the Pressure-Temperature-deformation-time paths in poly-metamorphic rocks (reconstructing the tectono-metamorphic evolution).

Curriculum

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Programma

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the Mediteranean Province.
Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.


Testi Adottati


J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer


Modalità Erogazione

The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercises

Modalità Frequenza

partecipation to practical exercises is compulsory

Modalità Valutazione

The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments

scheda docente | materiale didattico

Programma

Part I: The igneous process. geochemical characteristics of magmas as petrogenetic indicators. trace elements and isotopic distribution in magmas. magma melting and diversity. magmatic series. geochemical features and eruptive style in the main petrogenetic provinces. mid-ocean ridge volcanism, subduction-related igneous activity and granitoid rocks. orogenesis and magmatism: the Mediteranean Province.
Part II: the metamorphic process: lithological types and the main metamorphic facies; gradient of metamorphism and geodynamic settings. the orogenic and subduction-zone metamorphism.the contact metamorphism; migmatites and partial melting processes. mineral growth and rock fabrics: pre-, syn- , post-kinematic crystallization. metamorphic thermobarometry and reconstruction of the pressure-temperature-time (P-T-t) paths in polyphase metamorphism. orogeny and metamorphism: regional examples.


Testi Adottati


J. D. Winter - An Introduction To Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Bucher & Fry - Petrology Of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer


Modalità Erogazione

The teaching will be given through lectures and laboratory exercises

Modalità Frequenza

partecipation to practical exercises is compulsory

Modalità Valutazione

The oral exam focuses on the entire teaching program, with questions aimed at verifying knowledge on: (i) igneous petrology, (ii) metamorphic petrology, and (iv) geodynamic environments