In a recent paper published in National Science Review, a jointed team of scholars from China and UK has made significant ...

Scientists have uncovered potential remnants of Earth's ancient crust, often referred to as ‘sunken worlds,’ hidden deep within the mantle.And this was possible because of a new way of mapping ...

Schematic representation of the process of subduction of tectonic plates and of a mantle plume rising from an LLSVP. In the latter, the mineral grains are larger than those in the subducted plates.

"It’s like finding a new artery in an unexpected location," Fichtner said. Despite similarities to known subducted slabs, the anomalies raise new questions. Further research will delve into ...

The sloping silty sediments in estuarine deltas are frequently affected by extreme storms, and they are prone to liquefaction instability. The unstable liquefied sediments of the slopes can ...

Estuarine sediments are increasingly contaminated by heavy metals as a result of urbanization and human activities. Continuous multi-heavy metal accumulation in the ecosystem can provoke new effects ...