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What are the minerals and textures observed in subduction-related rocks? Examples from Jenner Beach, CA Franciscan Complex
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after Catlos and Sorensen, 2003 Late Jurassic-early Cretaceous age peak P ~ 0.9-1.2 GPa peak T ~ 500-700°C Case Study: Franciscan Complex
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Jenner Beach – Mélange blocks eroded from the nearby hillsides Geologists from around the world flock to Jenner Beach. Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Blueschist PPL GAR AMPH PHE PHE=Phengite, GAR=Garnet, AMPH=Amphibole Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Blueschist XPL GAR AMPH PHE Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Blueschist PPL PHE=Phengite, GAR=Garnet, AMPH=Amphibole GAR AMPH PHE Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Blueschist XPL AMPH PHE GAR Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Eclogite PPL GAR AMPH PHE CHL OMPH CHL=Chlorite, OMPH=Omphacite Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Eclogite XPL CHL=Chlorite, OMPH=Omphacite GAR AMPH PHE CHL OMPH Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Eclogite PPL TTN=Titanite, EPI=Epidote TTN EPI Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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Eclogite XPL TTN EPI TTN=Titanite, EPI=Epidote Image Courtesy of Sarah Penniston-Dorland
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