Which mechanism suppresses volcanic arc volcanism following increased sediment subduction?

💡 Explanation

Mantle wedge hydration and melting sustain arc volcanism; however, subducted sediments alter the wedge's composition via metasomatism that raises its solidus, because solid rock is unable to melt to replenish magma. Therefore arc magmatism declines rather than increases with sediments.

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