
Science
Unveiling Earth's Ancient Secrets: How Iron Shaped the Pacific Ocean's Climate
2025-08-26
Author: Sophie
A Groundbreaking Discovery from the Depths of the Pacific
In a revolutionary study by researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, astonishing revelations about iron's pivotal role in Earth's climatic history have come to light. Over the past 93 million years, the study shows how sources of iron in the South Pacific Ocean have dramatically altered, offering crucial insights into the intricate relationship between iron, marine ecosystems, and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.