Chapter 1 Why are hydrothermal systems proposed as plausible environments for the origin of life? (original) (raw)

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Hydrothermal systems at oceanic plate boundaries have garnered significant interest as potential environments for the origin of life due to their unique geochemical properties and the protection they offer from external catastrophic events. This work synthesizes existing knowledge and research opportunities regarding the role of hydrothermal systems in chemical evolution and the emergence of life, highlighting their dynamic characteristics and the potential for abiotic organic synthesis.

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  1. Department of Geology and Geochemistry, Stockholm University, S-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden
    Nils G. Holm

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Holm, N.G. Chapter 1 Why are hydrothermal systems proposed as plausible environments for the origin of life?.Origins Life Evol Biosphere 22, 5–14 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808015

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