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Initiation of modern-style plate tectonics recorded in Mesoarchean marine chemical sediments

Aaron M. Satkoski, Philip Fralick, Brian L. Beard, Clark M. Johnson

Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta · 2017

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Summary

This is a peer-reviewed geochemistry paper studying the isotopic and elemental composition of Mesoarchean marine chemical sediments to infer the timing and nature of early plate tectonics on Earth. The study is not related to farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, food composition, or human health, and does not belong in Vitagri's Pulse Brain research catalogue.

UK applicability

Not applicable. This is a fundamental earth science study with no direct relevance to UK agricultural practice, food systems, soil management, or nutrition policy.

Outcomes reported

This paper is a geochemistry study examining chemical signatures in marine sediments from the Mesoarchean era; it is not an agricultural, nutritional, or food systems study.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Research
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Other
DOI
10.1016/j.gca.2017.04.024
Catalogue ID
BFmommplpq-4fqr2t

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