Hydrothermal alteration is a complex geological process that can later serve as an indicator of gold deposits for mineral ...

The crust of Earth constantly changes due to natural and environmental factors. As a result, continents have shaped up over centuries. In a recent study, experts have discovered how the land we ...

Weathering may have ultimately concentrated heat-producing elements like uranium, thorium and potassium in the shallow crust, allowing the deeper crust to cool and harden. This mechanism created a ...