Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°C for several 100 Myr. Only after 500 Myr did enough CO2 get absorbed by chemical rock reactions for real cooling to start. https://t.co/43gTPxlHaC https://t.co/prop58A0nZ
Terrestrial aftermath of the Moon-forming impact.
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The discussions revolve around key aspects of the research, like the molten crust after the impact and the slow absorption of CO2 over hundreds of millions of years, using tone that suggests interest and recognition of the scientific complexity involved in Earth's early history.
Most discussions acknowledge the scientific details of the Moon-forming impact and its effects on Earth's early atmosphere, indicating general agreement with the publication’s findings.
Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing specific processes like CO2 absorption and mantle cooling, which suggests they are engaged but not intensely passionate.
Posts reference detailed scientific phenomena, such as temperature changes and chemical rock reactions, demonstrating a moderate level of digging into the topic.
The discussions highlight the importance of these processes for understanding Earth's habitability and atmospheric evolution, emphasizing their significance.
Abstract in brief
- The Moon-forming impact significantly melted Earth's mantle, leading to a dense, greenhouse atmosphere rich in water and CO2 that trapped heat and caused a prolonged runaway greenhouse state lasting about 10 million years.
- After this period, the Earth's surface cooled and solidified, with the remaining CO2 in the atmosphere forming a greenhouse effect; over time, most of this CO2 was sequestered into the mantle via rapid subduction of old oceanic crust, facilitating a habitable environment by around 3.8 billion years ago.
- The process of CO2 removal involved fast subduction and seafloor spreading, where thicker Hadean crust and cool lithosphere enabled old crust to be subducted, turning into dense eclogite and accelerating subduction until new crust from spreading ridges was too young to subduct effectively.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
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RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
RT @ToughSf: Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°…
Earth's first atmosphere was 100 bars of CO2. The Theia impact left the crust a molten at >1700°C. And it stayed at over 220°C for several 100 Myr. Only after 500 Myr did enough CO2 get absorbed by chemical rock reactions for real cooling to start. https://t.co/43gTPxlHaC https://t.co/prop58A0nZ
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