Why Is The Earth’s Mantle Conductive?
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 00:42
in Earth & Climate
Researchers in France have found that the high conductivity of the Earth’s upper mantle is due to molten carbonates. They have demonstrated the very high conductivity of this form of carbon. Their work has revealed the high carbon content of the interior of the upper mantle. This composition can be directly linked to the quantity of carbon dioxide produced by 80% of volcanoes.