Sentences with phrase «super-hydrated kaolinite»
The scientists were now able to observe the formation of a new phase of the mineral, so - called super-hydrated kaolinite.
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The observation of the formation and breakdown of the super-hydrated kaolinite bears important information about the processes that occur over a depth range of about 75 kilometres to 480 kilometres in subduction zones.
Additionally, the super-hydrated kaolinite could influence seismicity.
The release of water that takes place when the super-hydrated kaolinite breaks down could be an important part of the water cycle that causes volcanism along subduction zones.
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The first observation of a super-hydrated phase of the clay mineral kaolinite could improve our understanding of processes that lead to volcanism and affect earthquakes.