Atmosphere oxygen cycling through the Proterozoic and Phanerozoic

Large, Ross R.; Mukherjee, Indrani; Gregory, Dan G; Steadman, Jeffrey A.; Corkrey, Ross; Danyushevsky, Leonid V.

doi:10.1007/s00126-019-00873-9

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“…S8; see section S5 for details). All these mixing models yield a "lower estimate" of recycled pyrite Se content that is comparable within error to the observed average of sedimentary pyrites formed during the 1-to 2-Ga interval ( 19 −12 +33 g/g) or entire Proterozoic [ 16 −10 +24 g/g, 1s; (7,19,28)] (table S3 and Fig. 5C and fig.…”

Section: Mantle Recycling Record Of Atmospheric Oxygenationsupporting

confidence: 67%

“…5E). Rather, as suggested by recently emerging models, it appears that Earth experienced a dynamic configuration of its surface and interior during this period toward a habitable world for the later emergence of complex life (7,28,(38)(39)(40). .…”

Section: Mantle Recycling Record Of Atmospheric Oxygenationmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…This "lost-and-resurfaced" abyssal Se record complements the shallower marine pyrite record preserved on Earth's surface, which was used for reconstruction of the ocean-atmosphere redox evolution (Fig. 5, C and E) (7,19,28 g/g (1s) for the recycled pyrite. This range depends on the relative contributions of pyrite and other matrices (organic matter, clay, and other silicates) to bulk Se budget in global black shales (section S5 and Fig.…”

Section: Mantle Recycling Record Of Atmospheric Oxygenationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Earth's surface oxygenation and mantle evolution are intimately linked by plate tectonics (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). Constraints on ocean-atmosphere redox evolution through time are typically obtained from the geochemical signals archived in the surface sedimentary record (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11). However, most of deep-ocean sediments such as those deposited beyond the continental slopes were likely obliterated from the geological record because of subduction recycling of the oceanic crust (11,12).…”

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“…Because of the distinct mobility and large isotopic fractionation between different Se species in low-temperature environments, Se isotopic and elemental abundances of marine sediments and sedimentary pyrites have emerged as new redox proxies in the oceanatmosphere system (section S1 and fig. S1) (7,(18)(19)(20). Global marine sediments display large Se isotopic variations, with  82 Se values (deviation in 82 Se/ 76 Se relative to the standard) between ~−3 per mil (‰) and +3‰ ( Fig.…”

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Recycled selenium in hot spot–influenced lavas records ocean-atmosphere oxygenation

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Oxygenation of Earth’s oceans and atmosphere through time has consequences for subducted surface signatures that are now stored in the mantle. Here, we report significant mass-dependent selenium isotope variations in modern hot spot–influenced oceanic lavas. These variations are correlated with tracers of mantle source enrichment, which can only be explained by incorporation of abyssal pelagic sediments subducted from a redox-stratified mid-Proterozoic ocean. Selenium geochemical signatures of these sediments have mostly been preserved during long-term recycling and may therefore complement the global surface sediment record as ancient oxygen archives. Combined deep mantle and surface perspectives, together with emerging models for atmospheric oxygen based on selenium systematics, further imply a significantly oxygenated ocean-atmosphere system throughout the mid-Proterozoic.

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Section: Mantle Recycling Record Of Atmospheric Oxygenationsupporting

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Trends in Ocean S‐Isotopes May Be Influenced by Major LIP Events

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Steadman

Mukherjee

et al. 2021

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Mega volcanic eruptions associated with the formation of Large Igneous Provinces (LIPS) pump vast amounts of carbon dioxide and sulfur-rich gases into the atmosphere and stratosphere with the potential to totally change the chemistry of the global ocean. Here we investigate the sedimentary pyrite sulfur isotope record of black shales through time and demonstrate two coherent populations termed P1 and P2. Population P1 dominates the Archean pyrites, has a mean of δ 34 S = +3.7‰, standard deviation of 5.3‰, and is considered to represent S of mantle origin. Population P2 appears toward the start of the Proterozoic, dominates the Phanerozoic, has a mean around +25‰ and standard deviation of 13.5‰, and is considered to represent S of seawater sulfate origin. Population P1 can be identified in sedimentary pyrite at certain times in the Proterozoic and Phanerozoic, which correspond, within error, with the timing of 25 major LIP events. Our data suggest that at regular times through the Proterozoic, coinciding with major LIP events, the oceans contained a mixture of seawater sulfate and dissolved mantle sulfide derived from the LIPs. LA-ICP-MS analyses of the sedimentary pyrite indicate that metals, particularly gold, nickel, cobalt, and PGE were also enriched in the oceans at these times. The long periods between major LIP eruptions enabled the oceans to return to a seawater sulfate background equilibrium with a decrease in the mantle-derived metals.

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Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Anoxia Events in “The Boring Billion”

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Ernst

Pei

et al. 2021

Geophysical Monograph Series

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Recent results on ca. 1,380 Ma LIPs and black shales indicate a temporal link between LIPs and black shales and suggest a potential way for using coeval LIPs and black shales as natural markers for boundaries in the Mesoproterozoic timescale. In this chapter, we provide a brief review of LIPs and black shales during "the Boring Billion" in different cratons. The results show that in addition to the ca. 1,380 Ma LIP activity that is coeval with black shales, other major LIPs during this period can preliminarily be divided into several stages and are likely/possibly contemporaneous with black shales, especially the 1,650-1,620 Ma and ca. 1,100 Ma LIPs. Our results demonstrate that the global-scale LIPs and black shales in the Boring Billion can potentially be used as natural markers for subdivisions of the Proterozoic timescale. The results also suggest that, while the Boring Billion was characterized by suboxic or mildly oxygenated marine basins, it was interrupted by several OAEs that are partly caused by the environmental impact of LIPs. Preliminarily proposed correlation of LIPs and black shales provide a new way to explain the fluctuating evolution of atmosphere, life, and marine basins during the Boring Billion as identified by many recent studies.

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Atmosphere oxygen cycling through the Proterozoic and Phanerozoic

Cited by 91 publications

References 133 publications

Recycled selenium in hot spot–influenced lavas records ocean-atmosphere oxygenation

Recycled selenium in hot spot–influenced lavas records ocean-atmosphere oxygenation

Trends in Ocean S‐Isotopes May Be Influenced by Major LIP Events

Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Anoxia Events in “The Boring Billion”

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