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Diamond Discovery Reveals Earth's Hidden Water Cycle

1/19/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Botswana reveals a diamond embedded with ringwoodite, hinting at its formation 660 kilometers beneath the surface in a water-rich environment. Led by researcher Tingting Gu, this study uncovers a hydrated transition zone between Earth's upper and lower mantle, shedding light on the deep water cycle and its influence on geological processes.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Botswana reveals a diamond embedded with ringwoodite, hinting at its formation 660 kilometers beneath the surface in a water-rich environment. Led by researcher Tingting Gu, this study uncovers a hydrated transition zone between Earth's upper and lower mantle, shedding light on the deep water cycle and its influence on geological processes.