Continent-sized anomalous zones with low seismic velocity at the base of Earth's mantle
Seismic images of Earth's interior reveal two massive anomalous zones at the base of the
mantle, above the core, where seismic waves travel slowly. The mantle materials that …
mantle, above the core, where seismic waves travel slowly. The mantle materials that …
Magma ocean, water, and the early atmosphere of Venus
The current state and surface conditions of the Earth and its twin planet Venus are drastically
different. Whether these differences are directly inherited from the earliest stages of …
different. Whether these differences are directly inherited from the earliest stages of …
Moon-forming impactor as a source of Earth's basal mantle anomalies
Seismic images of Earth's interior have revealed two continent-sized anomalies with low
seismic velocities, known as the large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs), in the lowermost …
seismic velocities, known as the large low-velocity provinces (LLVPs), in the lowermost …
[PDF][PDF] 7.06-temperatures, heat and energy in the mantle of the earth
C Jaupart, S Labrosse, F Lucazeau… - Treatise on …, 2007 - researchgate.net
Even a cursory historical look at the development of geology reveals that the cooling of the
Earth has always been a central issue (Birch, 1965; Fourier, 1824; Holmes, 1915; Joly …
Earth has always been a central issue (Birch, 1965; Fourier, 1824; Holmes, 1915; Joly …
Low core-mantle boundary temperature inferred from the solidus of pyrolite
The melting temperature of Earth's mantle provides key constraints on the thermal structures
of both the mantle and the core. Through high-pressure experiments and three-dimensional …
of both the mantle and the core. Through high-pressure experiments and three-dimensional …
Effects of the electronic spin transitions of iron in lower mantle minerals: Implications for deep mantle geophysics and geochemistry
We have critically reviewed and discussed currently available information regarding the spin
and valence states of iron in lower mantle minerals and the associated effects of the spin …
and valence states of iron in lower mantle minerals and the associated effects of the spin …
Ultrafast x-ray detection of low-spin iron in molten silicate under deep planetary interior conditions
The spin state of Fe can alter the key physical properties of silicate melts, affecting the early
differentiation and the dynamic stability of the melts in the deep rocky planets. The low-spin …
differentiation and the dynamic stability of the melts in the deep rocky planets. The low-spin …
A practical review of the laser-heated diamond anvil cell for university laboratories and synchrotron applications
S Anzellini, S Boccato - Crystals, 2020 - mdpi.com
In the past couple of decades, the laser-heated diamond anvil cell (combined with in situ
techniques) has become an extensively used tool for studying pressure-temperature …
techniques) has become an extensively used tool for studying pressure-temperature …
[HTML][HTML] Core formation, mantle differentiation and core-mantle interaction within Earth and the terrestrial planets
RG Trønnes, MA Baron, KR Eigenmann, MG Guren… - Tectonophysics, 2019 - Elsevier
The terrestrial planets accreted from a diverse suite of solar system materials ranging from
strongly O-deficient materials similar to enstatite chondrites via ordinary chondrite materials …
strongly O-deficient materials similar to enstatite chondrites via ordinary chondrite materials …
Melt–crystal density crossover in a deep magma ocean
The crystallization of a magma ocean (MO) early in Earth's history shaped the entire
evolution of our planet. The buoyancy relations between the forming crystals and the …
evolution of our planet. The buoyancy relations between the forming crystals and the …