Silica-rich magmas from Chaîne des Puys (France) are characterized for O isotopes.
Crustal contamination played a key role in the genesis of those destructive magmas.
Crustal contamination does not play any role in triggering the studied eruptions.
Puy de Dôme and Sarcoui volcanoes were fed by a single large magma chamber.
This magma chamber is likely still partially molten and can contain Si-rich melts.