Geophysical Journal | 2001 volume 23 ¹1

Nature of crustal and mantel conductors

© Gordienko V.V.

Probable mechanisms of large (with S of more than the first thousands of Sm) crustal and mantle conductors are considered. Regional crustal anomalies of electrical conductivity are due to:

  • zones of high graphite concentration (n×1%)
  • zones of fluid concentration (0,5-5%)
  • fluid (about 0,5%) and graphite (n×0,1%) containing zones

The mantle anomalies are due to the partial melting strata (n×1% of melt).

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