Fate of the continental lithospheric mantle during the continent to ocean transition in a magma-rich environment - Insights from the East Greenland margin

When continents split and a new ocean forms, large volcanic eruptions can occur. These eruptions create thick layers of lava mixed with sediment known as seaward dipping reflectors (SDRs). These features are common along continental margins and can host large mineral deposits. But, the mechanisms that generate the large volumes of magma for SDRs…