Dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle through time
The dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle are of first-order relevance for the origin and
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
Exoplanet mineralogy
KD Putirka - Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, 2024 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Mineral properties hold dominion over planetary behavior as their physical and thermal
properties control mantle circulation, plate tectonics, melting behavior, and crustal …
properties control mantle circulation, plate tectonics, melting behavior, and crustal …
Oxygen isotope identity of the Earth and Moon with implications for the formation of the Moon and source of volatiles
The Moon formed 4.5 Ga ago through a collision between proto-Earth and a planetesimal
known as Theia. The compositional similarity of Earth and Moon puts tight limits on the …
known as Theia. The compositional similarity of Earth and Moon puts tight limits on the …
Earth's mantle composition revealed by mantle plumes
Mantle plumes originate at depths near the core− mantle boundary (~ 2,800 km). As such,
they provide invaluable information about the composition of the deep mantle and insight …
they provide invaluable information about the composition of the deep mantle and insight …
A new perspective on the interiors of ice-rich planets: ice–rock mixture instead of ice on top of rock
Ice-rich planets are formed exterior to the water ice line and thus are expected to contain a
substantial amount of ice. The high ice content leads to unique conditions in the interior …
substantial amount of ice. The high ice content leads to unique conditions in the interior …
Venus, the planet: introduction to the evolution of Earth's sister planet
Venus is the planet in the Solar System most similar to Earth in terms of size and (probably)
bulk composition. Until the mid-20th century, scientists thought that Venus was a verdant …
bulk composition. Until the mid-20th century, scientists thought that Venus was a verdant …
Archean continental crustal growth and reworking of the North China Craton: Constraints from zircon UPb age and Hf isotopic composition
C Diwu, Y Sun, B Si, M Yan - Earth-Science Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Although less than 7% of the continental crust with the ages older than 2.5 Ga is preserved
today, the long-lived continental crust can be served as a long-term archive, unravelling the …
today, the long-lived continental crust can be served as a long-term archive, unravelling the …
Unusual abundances from planetary system material polluting the white dwarf G238-44
TM Johnson, BL Klein, D Koester, C Melis… - The Astrophysical …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Ultraviolet and optical spectra of the hydrogen-dominated atmosphere white dwarf star G238-
44 obtained with FUSE, Keck/HIRES, HST/COS, and HST/STIS reveal 10 elements heavier …
44 obtained with FUSE, Keck/HIRES, HST/COS, and HST/STIS reveal 10 elements heavier …
The chemistry of extra-solar materials from white dwarf planetary systems
The search for life on other planets is one of the grand scientific goals of our time. The
Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2020 (Astro2020) 1 sets the top priority in …
Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2020 (Astro2020) 1 sets the top priority in …
A mineralogical reason why all exoplanets cannot be equally oxidizing
From core to atmosphere, the oxidation states of elements in a planet shape its character.
Oxygen fugacity () is one parameter indicating these likely oxidation states. The ongoing …
Oxygen fugacity () is one parameter indicating these likely oxidation states. The ongoing …