R. S. J. Sparks
University of Bristol
Affiliation University of Bristol Top Publications The Genesis of Intermediate and Silicic Magmas in Deep Crustal Hot Zones (2005) – 1,984 citations Vertically extensive and unstable magmatic systems: A unified view of igneous processes (2017) – 1,260 citations The Generation of Granitic Magmas by Intrusion of Basalt into Continental Crust (1988) – 1,090 citations The ... <a title="R. S. J. Sparks" class="read-more" href="https://journalsworld.com/researchers/r-s-j-sparks/" aria-label="Read more about R. S. J. Sparks">Read more</a>
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Affiliation
University of Bristol
Top Publications
- The Genesis of Intermediate and Silicic Magmas in Deep Crustal Hot Zones (2005) - 1,984 citations
- Vertically extensive and unstable magmatic systems: A unified view of igneous processes (2017) - 1,260 citations
- The Generation of Granitic Magmas by Intrusion of Basalt into Continental Crust (1988) - 1,090 citations
- The dynamics of bubble formation and growth in magmas: A review and analysis (1978) - 994 citations
- Magma mixing: a mechanism for triggering acid explosive eruptions (1977) - 810 citations
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- Full name
- R. S. J. Sparks
- ORCID
- 0000-0001-7173-2899
- OpenAlex ID
- https://openalex.org/A5026147972
Research interests
- Geological and Geophysical Studies, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geological formations and processes, Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America, earthquake and tectonic studies
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Most-cited linked publications
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- The Genesis of Intermediate and Silicic Magmas in Deep Crustal Hot Zones ↗2005 · Journal of Petrology1,984OpenAlex citations
- 1,260OpenAlex citations
- The Generation of Granitic Magmas by Intrusion of Basalt into Continental Crust ↗1988 · Journal of Petrology1,090OpenAlex citations
- The dynamics of bubble formation and growth in magmas: A review and analysis ↗1978 · Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research994OpenAlex citations
- 810OpenAlex citations
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- The Genesis of Intermediate and Silicic Magmas in Deep Crustal Hot Zones ↗2005 · Journal of Petrology
- The Generation of Granitic Magmas by Intrusion of Basalt into Continental Crust ↗1988 · Journal of Petrology
- The dynamics of bubble formation and growth in magmas: A review and analysis ↗1978 · Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
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