# Geochemistry
Latest news and articles about Geochemistry
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Science
Subducted Secrets: How Ancient Ocean Floors Forge Earth’s Most Precious Diamonds
A breakthrough study led by the University of Cape Town reveals that the world’s largest and rarest diamonds are formed from recycled oceanic crust subducted deep into the Earth's mantle. The research identifies specific isotopic signatures that link these 'CLIPPIR' diamonds to ancient seafloor processes and mantle upwelling.
NeTe2026年5月12日 08:23
#Diamonds#Geology#Plate Tectonics
Science
Submerged Strategy: China Unveils First Comprehensive Geochemical Map of Eastern Seabed
China has released its first comprehensive geochemical map of the eastern seabed, the result of a 20-year survey involving 20,000 data points and machine learning. The map charts the distribution of strategic minerals like rare earth elements, providing a critical data foundation for future resource extraction and maritime spatial planning.
NeTe2026年4月13日 23:28
#China#Deep-Sea Mining#Geochemistry