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Published on August 22, 2017 in Ancient Earth’s Hot Interior Created “Graveyard” of Continental SlabsFull resolution (639 × 426)

New findings suggest the ancient Earth harbored a mantle that was much more efficient at drawing down pieces of the planet’s crust. (Image: MIT News)

New findings suggest the ancient Earth harbored a mantle that was much more efficient at drawing down pieces of the planet’s crust. (Image: MIT News)