'Excess oxygen' stored in deep Earth magma may help explain how Earth's atmosphere became oxygen-rich

'Excess oxygen' stored in deep Earth magma may help explain how Earth's atmosphere became oxygen-rich

A research team has found that molten rock can carry more oxygen than its chemical composition would seem to allow. Their study is published in National Science Review.

Scientists discover oxygen trapped deep inside Earth’s magma, possibly explaining the rise of early life

High-pressure experiments show magma can retain excess oxygen, suggesting a possible link between deep Earth and atmospheric oxidation.

Excess Oxygen Stored In Deep Earth Magma May Help Explain How Earth’s Atmosphere Became Oxygen-rich

The research team, led by Dr. Yanhao Lin and Dr. Ho-kwang Mao of the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research (HPSTAR), together with Prof. […]