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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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