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Subject: Rare diamond reveals presence of massive ocean
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shrek 25.03.14 - 09:16pm
Rare diamond reveals presence of massive ocean within the Earth's mantle
The diamond from Brazil confirms that the models are correct: Olivine is ringwoodite at this depth, a layer called the mantle transition zone. And it resolves a long-running debate about water in the mantle transition zone. The ringwoodite is 1.5 percent water, present not as a liquid but as hydroxide ions (oxygen and hydrogen molecules bound together). The results suggest there could be a vast store of water in the mantle transition zone, which stretches from 254 to 410 miles (410 to 660 km) deep. Read more: [link]http://ow.ly/uyzki[/link]
Image credit: Richard Siemens/University of Alberta
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obsidian21 25.03.14 - 09:35pm
I'm sure many ppl were more happy if there was more fuel than water. * +
dodgey 25.03.14 - 09:39pm
Frank and beans! * +
shrek 25.03.14 - 09:39pm
(hurray) World contains more water than previously thought. * +
obsidian21 25.03.14 - 09:42pm
Well if there is going to be a big earthquake we fall on water(good) * +
shrek 25.03.14 - 09:43pm
lol. Boiling hot water. (fishing) * +
shrek 25.03.14 - 09:44pm
Deep-fried fish. * +
obsidian21 25.03.14 - 09:46pm
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