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geothermometry

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geothermometry
the branch of geology that measures temperatures deep below the surface of the earth; geologic thermometry.
See also: Geology, Heat


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Coexisting low- and high-Ca pyroxene compositions are related to temperature allowing two-pyroxene geothermometry (Davidson and Lindsley, 1985).
Geothermometry suggests a minimum reservoir temperature of 155xC with indications up to 225xC.
Previous geothermometry work on Pumpernickel has produced reservoir temperature estimates ranging from 150 degrees C (302 degrees F) to 218 degrees C.
 
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