Geologists to Shed Light on the Mantle with 3D Model
Earth’s mantle—the 2,900-kilometer-thick layer of rock beneath the crust—remains enigmatic, even to the scientists who study it. “When it comes to the deep Earth, which is one of the unexplored frontiers of our planet, we simply can’t drill deep enough to make any measurements of temperature or composition,” said Pritwiraj Moulik, a postdoctoral […]
A Geologist’s Guide to Exploring and Understanding Iceland
Iceland’s landscape has been shaped by dramatic forces over 30 million years. Its formation and ongoing evolution offers a masterclass in geophysical processes. Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features, a book recently published by AGU, presents a comprehensive regional guide to the landscape of this unique island. We asked the author of the […]
Geologists solve puzzle that could predict valuable rare earth element deposits — ScienceDaily
Pioneering new research has helped geologists solve a long-standing puzzle that could help pinpoint new, untapped concentrations of some the most valuable rare earth deposits. A team of geologists, led by Professor Frances Wall from the Camborne School of Mines, have discovered a new hypothesis to predict where rare earth elements neodymium and dysprosium could […]
