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Researchers Discover Earth's 'Gold Kitchen' Beneath Seafloor Volcanic Activity

29 Temmuz 2026Science Daily

Researchers have discovered that beneath submarine volcanoes, specifically in the Kermadec island arc north of New Zealand, there exists a natural process that concentrates gold in magma. This 'gold kitchen' operates through the repeated melting of water-rich mantle in subduction zones.
The intense melting breaks down sulfur-rich minerals that typically trap gold, allowing the metal to be released into the rising magma.
Subduction zones are areas where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, which can lead to various geological phenomena, including volcanic activity. The Kermadec island arc is part of a volcanic region that has been studied for its unique geological features, making it an ideal location fo…
The discovery of a natural 'gold kitchen' beneath the seafloor provides significant insights into the geological processes that lead to the concentration of precious metals. This finding not only enhances our understanding of subduction zone dynamics but also raises questions about the potential for discovering simi…

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