Reply to comment by Compagnoni et al. on 'First finding of continental deep subduction in the Sesia Zone of Western Alps and implications for subduction dynamics'
2024
Response to Comments on Coesite Findings in the Sesia Zone
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Yi-Xiang, Zhou Kun, He Qiang, Zheng Yong-Fei, Schertl Hans-Peter, Chen Kun
Primary Institution: State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric and Environmental Co-evolution, University of Science and Technology of China, China
Conclusion
The study provides compelling evidence for the presence of coesite in the studied samples, addressing critiques regarding its occurrence and identification.
Supporting Evidence
- The occurrence of coesite in metamorphic rocks indicates deep subduction of continental crust.
- Raman spectroscopy was used to analyze the presence of coesite and address critiques regarding its identification.
- The study clarifies ambiguities raised by previous critiques and proposes future research directions.
Takeaway
The researchers found a rare mineral called coesite in some rocks, which helps us understand how these rocks formed deep underground.
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