The Earth’s Mantle is Far More Dynamic and Chaotic Than We Thought
The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's...
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's...
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