Tag: crust
Why is China digging a hole 10,000 meters deep in the earth’s crust?
It is a scientific adventure, but also a quest for mineral and energy resources. Chinese scientists have challenged to dig a hole 10,000 meters deep in the earth’s crust. The…
Milk crust: causes, smell, up to what age?
During the first months of life, it is common for babies to have milk crusts on the skull or on certain parts of the body. Causes, treatment, infected cradle cap……
The formation of the continental crust could be linked to the movements of the Solar System in the Milky Way!
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The formation of continental crust on Earth could be linked to the movements of the Solar System in the Milky Way
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Slab: what is it?
“Slab” is the term used to refer to the sinking plate in the context of subduction. A subduction zone is defined by the convergence of two tectonic plates, with an…
Scientists discover 4 billion year old crust buried under Australia
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Active continental margin: what is it?
“Continental margin” is the term used to define the transition zone between a continental crust and an oceanic crust. There are two types of continental margins: active margins and passive…
What is the composition of the oceanic crust?
The oceanic crust is one of the two components of the earth’s crust. Very different from continental crust, it is continuously formed at mid-ocean ridges. However, its composition is very…
Remnants of the Earth’s primitive crust buried deep in the mantle
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Huge intrusion into Earth’s crust could cause mega-earthquakes off Japan
Understanding the origin and the processes responsible for Japan’s strong seismicity is essential to protect the inhabitants of this region of the world. In this context, the structure and composition…