Volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits beneath Japanese Islands (IMAGE)

Waseda University

Volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits beneath Japanese Islands

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Utilization of Re–Os isotope dating to reveal the timing of key tectonic events beneath Japanese Islands. Learn how Besshi-type volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits are helping scientists understand ridge subduction, volcanic activity, and the formation of Japan’s unique geological landscape. Discover the role of mineral deposits in shaping Earth’s history and their potential in future mineral exploration.

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Professor Tatsuo Nozaki from the Waseda University

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