Two buried ‘supercontinents’ hiding inside Earth could be much older than previously thought
Research on hidden structures deep within Earth’s mantle challenges theories about our planet’s middle layer and could ...
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Scientists discover 'sunken worlds' hidden deep within Earth's mantle that shouldn't be there
Potential patches of Earth's ancient crust, sometimes called "sunken worlds," may have just been discovered deep within the mantle, thanks to a new way of mapping the inside of our planet.
Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core
Scientists of course cannot cut into Earth and directly observe its insides. Instead, their knowledge is inferred from the ...
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The Earth’s Mantle is Far More Dynamic and Chaotic Than We Thought
The Earth’s mantle ... density, or composition — they change speed, direction, or type. By measuring these changes at seismic stations on the surface, scientists can map anomalies in the ...
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Scientists discover 'sunken worlds' hidden deep within Earth's mantle that shouldn't be there
New research has identified numerous potential subducted slabs in surprising locations throughout Earth's mantle — the second outermost layer of our planet. | Credit: Vadim Sadovski/Shutterstock ...