Volcanic Activity Billions Of Years Ago Set The Stage For Earth's Oxygen-rich Atmosphere, Research Suggests

Published Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:15:03 GMT | By Phys.org On https://phys.org

Upcomingweb USA Science Latest News - It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid increase in microorganisms capable of performing photosynthesis. Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, provide a mechanism to explain precursor oxygenation events, or "whiffs," which may have opened the door for this to occur.