Oceans May Be Large, Overlooked Source of Hydrogen Gas

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 11:01 in Earth & Climate

Rocks formed beneath the ocean floor by fast-spreading tectonic plates may be a large and previously overlooked source of free hydrogen gas (H2), a new Duke University study suggests. The finding could have far-ranging implications since scientists believe H2 might be the fuel source responsible for triggering life on Earth. And, if it were found […]

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