Redox state of Earth’s magma ocean and its Venus-like early atmosphere
Paolo A. Sossi, Antony D. Burnham, James Badro, Antonio Lanzirotti, M. Newville, Hugh O’Neill
Abstract
Oxidation state of iron in Earth’s magma ocean indicates it would have produced a Venus-like early atmosphere upon cooling.
Topics & Concepts
AstrobiologyVenusAtmosphere (unit)Earth (classical element)Atmosphere of VenusEarth scienceEarly EarthMagmaRedoxGeologyEnvironmental scienceMeteorologyVolcanoChemistryPaleontologyAstronomyPhysicsOrganic chemistryPlanetary Science and ExplorationGeological and Geochemical AnalysisAstro and Planetary Science