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Study Reveals Carbonates' Impact on Earth's Mantle and Diamonds
5/23/2025
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- A groundbreaking study from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry uncovers how deeply buried carbonates shape Earth's mantle, impacting diamond formation and craton stability. High-pressure experiments reveal that cooler mantle temperatures foster stable diamonds, while hotter conditions threaten lithosphere integrity, leading to geological upheaval. This research deepens our understanding of carbon's role in continental evolution.
