Notice of Correction for Press Release (Distributed June 10)

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  • Notice of Correction for Press Release (Distributed June 10)
  • A correction was announced regarding the press release titled "Discovery of Subducted Ocean Rocks Deep Inside the Earth" distributed on June 10, 2026. The correction concerns the numerical value of experimental conditions, specifically correcting the pressure value from 78GPa to 178GPa.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 11, 2026

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A correction was announced regarding the press release titled "Discovery of Subducted Ocean Rocks Deep Inside the Earth" distributed on June 10, 2026. The correction concerns the numerical value of experimental conditions, specifically correcting the pressure value from 78GPa to 178GPa.

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Notice of Correction for Press Release (Distributed June 10) (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
Date
June 11, 2026
A correction was announced regarding the press release titled "Discovery of Subducted Ocean Rocks Deep Inside the Earth" distributed on June 10, 2026. The correction concerns the numerical value of experimental conditions, specifically correcting the pressure value from 78GPa to 178GPa.
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  • 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 01:31
  • 🔍 Collected: June 10, 2026 at 16:51
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Regarding the content of the press release distributed on June 10, 2026, titled "Discovery of Subducted Ocean Rocks Deep Inside the Earth — Combining Experiments, Theoretical Calculations, and Seismic Observations to Reveal Plate Reaching Near the Core —," there was an error in some descriptions, which we correct as follows.

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused.

【Correction Details】

Section: Key Research Points 1. Experiments: Recreating Deep-Earth Environments in the Laboratory

(Incorrect) Our research group used a laser-heated diamond anvil cell (note 5) to create ultra-high pressure and temperature conditions reaching up to 78GPa and 6000K.

(Correct) Our research group used a laser-heated diamond anvil cell (note 5) to create ultra-high pressure and temperature conditions reaching up to 178GPa and 6000K.

*Correction of 78GPa to 178GPa

FAQ

今回のプレスリリース訂正の対象は何ですか?

2026年6月10日に配信された「地球の奥深くに沈み込んだ海底の岩石を発見」というプレスリリースの内容の一部です。

具体的にどの部分が訂正されましたか?

「研究のポイント」の「1. 実験:地球深部の環境を実験室で再現」における実験圧力の数値です。

修正前と修正後の数値を教えてください。

誤りが「78GPa」で、正しくは「178GPa」です。

この実験ではどのような条件が再現されましたか?

最大178GPa、6000Kに達する超高圧・高温条件が再現されました。

訂正の背景は何ですか?

プレスリリースの記載内容に一部誤りがあったため、訂正が必要となりました。