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Initiation of plate tectonics in the Hadean: Eclogitization triggered by the ABEL BombardmentOPEN ACCESS

10/12/2016 23:34 · by karmaka · in CI, impact / impact-structures, water

S. Maruyama, M. Santosh, S. Azuma Geoscience Frontiers Available online 9 December 2016 dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2016.11.009 PDF (OPEN ACCESS) abstract “Highlights • Presence of water is the most critical factor for plate tectonics • Bombardment of carbonaceous…