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Mysterious Papua New Guinea rock reveals unexpected cooling as it descended deeper underground

October 7, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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Mysterious Papua New Guinea rock reveals unexpected cooling as it descended deeper underground

The discovery of an unexpectedly hot rock beneath Earth’s surface is challenging scientists’ understanding of how heat is distributed deep inside the planet, with potential implications for how they understand earthquakes, volcanic activity and the movement of carbon through Earth.

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