IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Olivine‘s unique heat-conducting properties allow only the oldest oceanic plates to transport water deep into the Earth’s mantle. 🔬 Researchers measured infrared transparency of olivine under extreme conditions, revealing its significant role in heat transfer within the mantle. 🌊 The Mantle Transition Zone is the largest water reservoir, potentially holding three … Continue reading “Only the Oldest Oceanic Plates Can ‘Transport Water Deep Into the Mantle’” Reveals New Olivine Heat Conductivity Breakthrough