Minerals in Earth's mantle could hide a massive water reservoir

Researchers synthesize two minerals capable of trapping hydrogen under extreme mantle conditions.

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These phases, studied in the lab, could explain part of Earth's missing water.

Their discovery reignites debate on the deep water cycle within the planet.

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