Computer Science
Scientific paper
Feb 2012
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2012oleb..tmp....6s&link_type=abstract
Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres, Online First
Computer Science
Scientific paper
The worldwide discussion on the origin of life encounters difficulties when it comes to estimate the conditions of the early earth and to define plausible environments for the development of the first complex organic molecules. Until now, the role of the earth's crust has been more or less ignored. In our opinion, deep-reaching open, interconnected tectonic fault systems may provide possible reaction habitats ranging from nano- to centimetre and even larger dimensions for the formation of prebiotic molecules. In addition to the presence of all necessary raw materials including phosphate, as well as variable pressure and temperature conditions, we suggest that supercritical CO2 as a nonpolar solvent could have played an important role. A hypothetical model for the origin of life is proposed which will be used to design crucial experiments for the model's verification. Because all proposed processes could still occur in tectonic faults at the present time, it may be possible to detect and analyse the formation of prebiotic molecules in order to assess the validity of the proposed hypothesis.
Locker-Grütjen Oliver
Mayer Christian
Schreiber Ulrich
No associations
LandOfFree
Hypothesis: Origin of Life in Deep-Reaching Tectonic Faults does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Hypothesis: Origin of Life in Deep-Reaching Tectonic Faults, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Hypothesis: Origin of Life in Deep-Reaching Tectonic Faults will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1379606