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    Scientists developed a computer model showing how isotopic diffusion could transport tungsten and helium isotopes from Earth's core to the surface through hotspot highways. Their model surprised one scientist by demonstrating diffusion was sufficient to explain anomalous isotope compositions in ocean island basalts. The research has broad implications for understanding early Earth conditions and evolution of Earth's hidden interior.

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    Scientists developed a computer model showing how isotopic diffusion could transport tungsten and helium isotopes from Earth's core to the surface through hotspot highways. Their model surprised one scientist by demonstrating diffusion was sufficient to explain anomalous isotope compositions in ocean island basalts. The research has broad implications for understanding early Earth conditions and evolution of Earth's hidden interior.

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    By Jim Shelton January 16, 2023

    For the new study, Ferrick and Korenaga developed a computer model showing how the
    tungsten and helium isotopes could make the journey from the center of the Earth. They
    posit that isotopic diffusion, the movement of atoms within a material based on temperature
    and the size of the particles being moved, can create something of a hotspot highway.

    “I initially thought that diffusion might be too slow to be effective, so I was surprised when
    Amy showed that this process was more than sufficient to explain the anomalous tungsten
    and helium compositions of ocean island basalts,” Korenaga said.

    The research has far-reaching implications for understanding early Earth conditions such as
    the extent of magma oceans. It also may help scientists understand the evolution of areas in
    Earth’s interior that have been hidden from view for billions of years.

    The research was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.

    M EDIA C ONTACT

    Michael Greenwood: michael.greenwood@yale.edu, 203-737-5151

    https://news.yale.edu/2023/01/16/geochemical-journey-center-earth

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