Explore the fascinating connection between ocean ridges and oxygen in this 25-minute AGU conference talk. Delve into schematic reactions, planetary fuel cells, and mass balance concepts as they relate to Earth's oxygen cycle. Examine the Great Oxidation Event and its significance in Earth's history. Analyze a simple numerical model to understand oxygen dynamics in the atmosphere. Investigate key evidence for significant events in Earth's oxygenation history and their relationship to ocean crust formation. Gain insights into the complex interplay between geological processes and atmospheric composition that have shaped our planet's evolution.
Ocean Ridges and Oxygen: Planetary Fuel Cells and Atmospheric Evolution
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Questions
Schematic reactions
Planetary fuel cell
Mass balance
Great oxidation events
Simple numerical model
Oxygen in the atmosphere
Evidence for significant events
Ocean Crust
Taught by
AGU
Reviews
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PAULO HENRIQUE AZEVEDO SOBREIRAVery good reflections about production and sink oxygen in Earth System.
We must understand the Iron and Sulphur rols in Earth evolution too.
