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The origin of gold on Earth
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The origin of gold on Earth

An international team of researchers found evidence in the Patagonia region of South America to prove that deep movements in the Earth contribute to gold on the surface.

December 18, 2018
The bottom of North America plate tectonics is
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The bottom of North America plate tectonics is

This is the reason why the Southeastern United States, though not on the tectonic plate boundaries (like Japan), still suffers from several earthquakes in recent times.

December 18, 2018
Strange structure beneath the Earth's crust
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Strange structure beneath the Earth's crust

Recently, scientists found that in the Earth's crust there is a layer of rock with high adhesion and very hard, this may be the cause of the heat in the Earth can not es…

December 18, 2018
The most accurate map of the Earth
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The most accurate map of the Earth

By recording seismic waves, researchers were able to build a 3D image of the mantle - the layer between the Earth's outer shell and core. They do this by analyzing the s…

December 18, 2018
Can turn peanut butter into diamond
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Can turn peanut butter into diamond

During the study of the earth's material, German scientists unknowingly discovered the secret that could help humans make diamonds from peanut butter.

December 18, 2018
Composition and effects of rare earth
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Composition and effects of rare earth

Rare earth is a rare group of elements that have little content in the Earth's crust and are difficult to separate each element separately.

December 18, 2018