Neutrinos from Deep Inside Earth Provide a New Picture of the Mantle

A global constellation of neutrino detectors is creating a never-before-seen view of the radioactive elements that power Earth’s tectonic heat engine.
47 points by rbanffy 71 days ago www.quantamagazine.org 2 comments

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Neutrino detectors around the world are revealing insights into the radioactive elements deep within the Earth, shedding light on the processes that drive tectonic activity. This new understanding could reshape our knowledge of the planet’s interior dynamics.

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