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Earth’s hidden “gold kitchen” lies beneath the seafloor

So, it turns out there's a fascinating 'gold kitchen' operating deep beneath the ocean floor! Researchers led by Dr. Christian Timm discovered that the melting of the mantle beneath island arcs is a key factor in gold enrichment. They analyzed volcanic glass samples from the seafloor and found that gold concentrations were significantly higher than in typical mid-ocean magmas. This research not only sheds light on the processes at play but also highlights the complex role of water in facilitating mantle melting.
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