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by jlas 965 days ago
> The researchers ran a simulation that seems to align with the scarce physical insights

Fwiw, we will probably never be able to directly observe the contents of the mantle. Computer simulation has been a godsend for geology research.

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> Fwiw, we will probably never be able to directly observe the contents of the mantle.

Unless this proposal goes forward someday: https://www.nature.com/articles/423239a