Surface geologic features form a detailed record of Venus' evolution. Venus displays a
profusion of volcanic and tectonics features, including both familiar and exotic forms. One …

Formation of continental crust has shaped the surface and interior of our planet and
generated the land and mineral resources on which we rely. However, how the early …

This Chapter considers triple oxygen isotope variations and their 4 Gyr temporal evolution in
bulk siliciclastic sedimentary rocks and in granites. The d18O and∆′ 17O values provide …

Trace element compositions of zircon can be used to estimate the chemistry of their host
magmas; as such they provide a useful tool in zircon provenance, and in the assessment of …

The onset and rates of continental growth are first-order indicators of early Earth dynamics,
and whether substantial crust existed in the Hadean or much later has long been debated …

The composition and origin of Earth's earliest continental crust remains enigmatic due to the
absence of Hadean (> 4 Ga) age rocks. Here we address this question by using machine …

The nature of Earth's earliest crust and crustal processes remain unresolved questions in
Precambrian geology. While some hypotheses suggest that plate tectonics began in the …

Constraining the lithological diversity and tectonics of the earliest Earth is critical to
understanding our planet's evolution. Here we use detrital Jack Hills zircon (3.7− 4.2 Ga) …

Determining the mechanisms by which the earliest continental crust was generated and
reworked is important for constraining the evolution of Earth's geodynamic, surface, and …

The oldest geological materials on Earth are Hadean (> 4 Ga) detrital zircon grains. Their
chemistry and apparently low Ti-in-zircon temperatures (≤ 700° C) are considered to be …