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News Release 09-153

Scientists Create First Three-dimensional Global Map of Electrical Conductivity in Earth's Mantle

Process may be linked with presence of water

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Map of Earth's electrical conductivity.

Scientists have mapped Earth's electrical conductivity on a global-scale in 3-D for the first time.

Credit: Anna Kelbert


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