Published May 1987 | Version v1
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Geology of Picacho Butte, a silicic volcanic dome in northwest Arizona

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The purpose of this investigation was to determine the geologic history of Picacho Butte and vicinity through careful mapping of a 38 square kilometer area surrounding the peak. A detailed analysis of the geochemistry and petrology will aid in the development of a petrogenetic model for the area. The relationship of Picacho Butte to regional volcanism in Arizona, and more specifically to nearby volcanic centers can thus be established. Furthermore, in conjunction with this study a search will be made for possible planetary analogs exhibiting photogeologic characteristics similar to those in northern Arizona

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Imprint Title
Reports of planetary geology and geophysics program, 1986
Journal Page Range
p. 3.
Report number
N--87-23341

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
19029964
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ARIZONA; GEOCHEMISTRY; GEOMORPHOLOGY; IGNEOUS ROCKS; PALEONTOLOGY; PETROLOGY; SOLAR SYSTEM EVOLUTION; TECTONICS; VOLCANOES
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; GEOLOGY; NORTH AMERICA; ROCKS; USA