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McNamara, Allen K., Zhong, Shijie (2004) Thermochemical structures within a spherical mantle: Superplumes or piles?. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 109. doi:10.1029/2003jb002847

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TitleThermochemical structures within a spherical mantle: Superplumes or piles?
JournalJournal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth
AuthorsMcNamara, Allen K.Author
Zhong, ShijieAuthor
Year2004 (July)Volume109
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)
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In(2004) Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth Vol. 109. American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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