Unraveling the Formation of Ancient Earth's Enigmatic Anorthosites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024
A team of scientists has made significant progress in deciphering the origins of massif-type anorthosites, rare rock formations that emerged during a specific period of Earth's history. These plagioclase-rich igneous rocks, which can extend across vast areas up to 42,000 square kilometers and contain titanium ore deposits, have long been a subject of debate among geologists due to conflicting th