<p>I am doing a research project on <a href="http://www.volcanolive.com/lamington.html" rel="noreferrer">Mount Lamington</a> and through my research I have found that its magma has unusually high amounts of chronium and nickel. What would cause this to happen? Is there science behind it, or is it unexplained?</p>

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Why would magma have high amounts of nickel and chromium?
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# Why would magma have high amounts of nickel and chromium?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-12-03)

I am doing a research project on [Mount Lamington](http://www.volcanolive.com/lamington.html) and through my research I have found that its magma has unusually high amounts of chronium and nickel. What would cause this to happen? Is there science behind it, or is it unexplained?

**Tags:** volcanology, geochemistry, volcanoes, petrology


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