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Effects of melting pressure, source oxidation, hydration, and enrichment on magmatic fO2 and H2O. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aec1040. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec1040

Earth’s first continents may trace back to subduction 3.5 billion years ago

May 11, 2026

subducted oceanic crust inferred from this study.

Fate of the subducted oceanic crust revealed by laboratory experiments

Subduction zone earthquakes off Oregon, Washington more frequent than previous estimates

Research may explain mysterious deep earthquakes in subduction zones

Supercycles in subduction zones

Researchers find link between amount of silica in subduction zones and...

June 19, 2014

Subduction zones reveal sulphur cycle and mineral potential

March 18, 2014

New ‘Embryonic’ Subduction Zone Found

June 18, 2013

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The fossilized jaw of an Overoraptor chimentoi, a new species of dinosaur discovered in Argentine Patagonia

Argentine paleontologists discover small carnivorous dinosaur

June 6, 2020

The ‘ugliest fossil reptiles’ who roamed China

February 20, 2016

Rapid formation of bubbles in magma may trigger sudden volcanic eruptions

February 2, 2016

The dawn crested penguin Eudyptes atatu in New Zealand, three million years ago. Image by Simone Giovanardi. Permission for use of the image for a press release is granted by the artist. Credit: Massey University

Newly-described fossils reveal an ancient origin for New Zealand penguins

September 18, 2020

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Rare Earth Elements

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