Can Machine Learning /Big Data help address the long-tailed data problem for interpreting early Earth tectonics and habitability?

报告简介:

The Precambrian geologic record is characterized by a "long-tailed" data problem: vast volumes of information exist,yet it is often fragmented, sparse, and confined to specific spatiotemporal and disciplinary boundaries.This limits our ability to extract overarching knowledge about early Earth's tectonic regimes and habitability conditions. Big data science, coupled with machine learning (ML), offers a transformative approach to overcome this challenge by enabling the integration and conjointanalysis ofdisparate,large-scaledatasets.This presentationdemonstratesthis paradigm through a comprehensive case study of the North China Craton (NCC). We integrate extensive rock and mineral geochemistry data and apply methods including local singularity analysisand wavelet analysis to zircon records.Thisreveals an-800-500 Myr periodicity since 3.5 Ga,suggesting NCC's co-evolution with the global supercontinent cycle since the Archean.To investigate the NCC's formation mechanism, we employed an ML-based reconstruction of crustal thickness evolution. The analysis identifies subduction-related arc formation as the primary driver,with secondary contributions from mantle activities. Further spatiotemporal analysis of magmatic intensity and cHf(t) values supports a model of prolonged accretion of arc massifs onto the Eastern Block. Our work exemplifies how big data and ML can unlock the latent potential in fragmented geologic records, providing a new, data-driven framework for interpreting the complex processes that shaped the early Earth.

报告人简介:

Timothy M. Kusky
He is a distinguished scholar in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, currently serving as a master's and doctoral advisor. He is a member of the Academia Europaea and holds several prestigious positions, including Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a lifetime researcher with the American Geophysical Union. His research primarily focuses on plate tectonics, early Earth history, natural hazards, and the relationship between humanity and the environment. He has published a substantial number of high-impact papers in renowned academic journals, advancing not only fundamental science but also pioneering the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in Earth sciences. Professor Kusky's international reputation is further underscored by his recognition as one of the top scientists globally, particularly in China, where he has been acknowledged as one of the top ten foreign contributors. He actively engages in scientifcdiplomacyadvisingonteintgationofforign expertise in the fields of science,technology,engineering, and mathematics. Additionally,he serves as editor and associate editor for several academic journals,promoting the advancement of Earth science research and education.