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A nearly continuous 1268-meter-long drill core of serpentinized abyssal mantle peridotite has provided new insights into Earth's deep geology and the potential biogeochemical conditions involved in the origins of life. The findings reveal significant mineralogical variations, including low pyroxene content and oblique melt migration.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Record-breaking 1.2-kilometer drill core unveils new insights into Earth's mantle American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 8, 2024 · first to report
- Record-breaking recovery of rocks that originated in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · Aug 8, 2024