Tag: Geological research
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth’s Mantle: Record-breaking Underwater Drilling Expedition
Researchers have successfully drilled the deepest-ever sample of rocks from Earth's mantle, reaching a depth of 0.7 miles (1.2 kilometers) in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This location is known for its abundance of hydrothermal vents,...
Unearthing Earth’s Mantle: Initial Rock Samples Analyzed
For the first time ever, a team of scientists from around the world has managed to recover a substantial section of rocks originating from Earth's mantle. This layer, located just beneath the Earth's crust,...