Conveners:
Francesco Narduzzi (Università di Pavia)
Paola Vannucchi (Università di Firenze)
Alessandro Bragagni (CNR-ISMAR, Bologna)
Marco Ligi (CNR-ISMAR, Bologna)
The oceanic lithosphere comprises the oceanic crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle, forming the Earth's outer brittle carapace that separates the ductile asthenosphere from the overlying hydrosphere. Acting as a key interface between the geological and the life realms, it plays a fundamental role in shaping our planet and its long-term evolution. Despite significant advances in our understanding of the physicochemical evolution of the oceanic lithosphere, several processes and mechanisms remain poorly constrained. This session welcomes contributions addressing both present-day oceanic settings and ophiolite complexes that provide insights into the genesis and evolution of the oceanic lithosphere. We encourage studies focusing on interactions with the asthenosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, including but not limited to deformational, petrological, geochemical, geodynamic, and geophysical approaches. By integrating multidisciplinary observations, this session aims to foster new perspectives on the evolution of the oceanic lithosphere and its role within the Earth system.