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Have olivine, will gas: Serpentinization and the abiogenic production of methane on Mars

Oze, Christopher, Sharma, Mukul·2005·Geophysical Research Letters

Abstract

Spatial variability of methane (CH 4) on Mars suggests the presence of localized subsurface sources. Here, we show that olivine hydration in the Martian regolith and crust may be a major CH 4 source, which contributed significantly to the warming of early Mars. Methane production is kinetically and thermodynamically favored during low‐T aqueous alteration of olivine‐rich rocks. Sustained release of CH 4 on present‐day Mars may come through the breakdown of ancient CH 4 hydrates and from springs driven by geothermal heat.

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Authors
Oze, C., & Sharma, M.
Affiliations
Dartmouth College (US)
Venue
Geophysical Research Letters
Published
2005-05
Volume
32
Issue
10
ISSN
  • 0094-8276 (ISSN-L)
  • 1944-8007
OpenAlex
W1983564921
Cited by
300
References
31
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Geophysical Research Letters (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Astro and Planetary Science
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
Keywords
serpentinization, olivine hydration, methane production, Mars, aqueous alteration, methane hydrate, hot springs, Martian regolith, Martian crust

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