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Discover the intricate processes shaping our planet, from lithosphere to micron scales, in this comprehensive study merging solid Earth geoscience with atmosphere-terrestrial interactions. Explore ancient orogens, hydrogeologic cycles, and deep carbon structures, revealing the Earth's hidden dynamics. Uncover links between deep and shallow crustal processes, through a broad spectrum of research spanning planet-scale observations to thin-section analysis. Join the pursuit of understanding Earth-surface dynamics, environmental interactions, and planetary sciences in a groundbreaking exploration of the Deep Earth Carbon Cycle.
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Frontiers in Solid Earth Geoscience Donna L. Whitney University of Minnesota http://www.llnl.gov/str/JulAug04/gifs/Fried1.jpg
Deep Hydrogeologic Cycle modified from Hirschmann et al.
The Deep Earth Carbon Cycle Carbon Cycle
Reconstruction of ancient orogens Observations from active orogens
Lithosphere scale Orogen to outcrop scale Planet scale Micron- to sub-micron scale Thin section scale
Solid Earth geoscience research & education Atmosphere-terrestrial interactions Earth-surface dynamics Environmental & biogeosciences Materials science Planetary sciences