Descoperire surprinzătoare în adâncul Pământului: Două minerale noi, aproape de 'miezul' planetei

Recent research suggests that water may penetrate deeper into the Earth than previously thought, reaching near the boundary between the mantle and the outer liquid core. Scientists have identified two previously unknown minerals that can trap hydrogen and water under extreme conditions in the Earth's mantle. This discovery sheds light on how water is transported and recycled within the planet, potentially linking deep Earth processes to tectonic activity and climate evolution. The study indicates that water is not stored in an underground ocean but is bound within minerals, which can release it through geological processes. Further research is needed to understand the exact amount of water these minerals can hold and the speed of its transport to the surface.