Vulcanii ar putea deveni o nouă sursă de metale esențiale pentru tehnologiile moderne

Researchers have identified a significant area of metal-rich fluids beneath the Soufrière Hills volcano in the Caribbean, potentially indicating a new deposit formation. Using seismic data from past earthquakes, they created a 3D map revealing a reservoir of hypersaline brine rich in critical metals. This discovery highlights the economic potential of volcanic fluids and the feasibility of locating metal extraction sites without drilling. Further research is needed to analyze the specific contents and concentrations of this reservoir, emphasizing the importance of geophysical methods in volcanic exploration.