Earth’s mantle may have hidden plumes venting heat from its core

Earth’s mantle may have hidden plumes venting heat from its core

A ‘ghost plume’ identified deep in the mantle beneath Oman suggests there may be more heat flowing out of Earth’s core than previously thought

Hidden Plumes in Earth's Mantle May Drain Heat from the Core

The Al Haja Mountains of Oman l_b_photography/shutterstock Researchers have discovered the first known “ghost plume” beneath Oman, suggesting a column of hot rock rising from the lower mantle with no visible volcanic activity on the surface. The mantle plume is a mysterious intrusion of molten rock believed to transfer heat from the core-mantle boundary to [...] The post Hidden Plumes in Earth’s Mantle May Drain Heat from the Core appeared first…