Evolution of the atmosphere and oceans: Evidence from geological records (original) (raw)
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The proto-ocean owes its origin to condensation of water vapour from the proto-atmosphere. Much of this ocean was lost to subsequent giant impacts. The water of the modern ocean is largely secondary, delivered by cometary impacts soon after the Moon-forming event. The early ocean had low dissolved O2 and SO 2−4 but had high pH and dissolved Fe2+.
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- Geodata Division, GSI, Seminary Hills, 440 006, Nagpur, India
P. V. Sukumaran (Geologist (Sr)
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Sukumaran, P.V. Evolution of the atmosphere and oceans: Evidence from geological records.Reson 5, 8–21 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02836214
- Issue date: September 2000
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02836214