A trace gas analysed in mineral spring water in Germany gives clues on the origins of the Earth
date: 11/05/2016
Project: NOBLE GAS TRACING OF SOURCES AND SINKS O...
acronym: NOGAT
See also: CORDIS
How the Earth formed about 4.54 billion years ago remains quite enigmatic. Because of their multiple isotopes (or forms) of various origins, noble gases stored in the Earth's mantle are used by researchers to trace the physical processes that took place within the Earth's various layers at this time.