New Study Reveals Link Between Ocean Chemistry and Volcanic Activity in Island Arcs

Recent research reveals significant insights into the relationship between ocean chemistry and volcanic activity in island arcs, highlighting processes that have shaped Earth for two billion years. Conducted by Caltech and UC Berkeley, the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences explores how seawater strontium influences magma formation in island arcs, crucial for understanding Earth’s geological history and tectonic activity.