Unraveling Ancient Geochemistry (IMAGE)

Boston College

Unraveling Ancient Geochemistry

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Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Ethan Baxter, at work on Greek island of Sifnos. Analysis of garnet samples collected on the island confirmed theories that water flowing from deep in the Earth millions of years ago is the source of oxidation found in the remnants of ancient arc volcanoes.

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