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Ian S. E. Carmichael

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Ian S. E. Carmichael was a British-born American igneous petrologist and volcanologist who taught at the University of California, Berkeley. He combined thermodynamic theory, laboratory experiments, and field observations to make the study of magmatic rocks more quantitative, researched volcanoes and lavas in regions including Iceland, Mexico, and the western United States, and edited Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology from 1973 to 1990.

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What is Ian S. E. Carmichael known for in geology?

Carmichael helped make igneous petrology more quantitative by developing thermodynamic approaches to magma and volcanic rocks. His work focused on magma phase equilibria, volcanic processes, and the conditions under which minerals crystallize.

Where did Ian S. E. Carmichael teach?

Carmichael spent most of his career at the University of California, Berkeley, where he became a professor of earth and planetary science. He also served as editor of Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology from 1973 to 1990.

What volcano was central to Ian Carmichael's doctoral research?

His doctoral work examined Thingmuli volcano in eastern Iceland. He used its volcanic rocks to study whether silicic magma could form through fractional crystallization of basalt or required assimilation of older crust.

Is there a mineral named after Ian S. E. Carmichael?

Yes, carmichaelite is named in his honor. Carmichael died in Berkeley on August 26, 2011, after a career that connected field volcanology with quantitative thermodynamics.

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