By Jared
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Unveiling the Hidden Treasures: Ancient Extraterrestrial Planet Lurks within Earth
Introduction: Decoding the Enigma of Theia – The Mysterious Ancient Planet
1. The Giant-Impact Hypothesis: Traces of Theia on Earth
– Scientists’ consensus on the moon’s origins
– The absence of remnants from Theia in our solar system
2. Beneath Our Feet: A Startling Revelation of Hidden Slabs
– The new theory that challenges conventional wisdom
– Unveiling remnants of an ancient planet within Earth
3. LLVPs: Massive Low-Velocity Provinces discovered
– Geophysicists’ identification of enigmatic large low-velocity provinces
– First detection and their enigmatic nature
4. Dr. Qian Yuan: The Persistence and Resilience of a Geophysicist
– The rejection of Dr. Yuan’s proposal and his relentless pursuit
– Finding like-minded scientists who fueled Dr. Yuan’s research
5. A Revolutionary Model: Unveiling the Solid Structures
– The importance of size, consistency, and impact speed
– Models explaining the formation of solid structures from Theia’s remnants
6. Implications and Consequences: Enhancing the Giant-Impact Hypothesis
– Bridging gaps in the giant-impact hypothesis
– Enhancing our understanding of the moon’s formation
7. Collaborative Endeavors: A Diverse Range of Talent
– Multidisciplinary collaboration and institution involvement
– Coauthors from Arizona State, Caltech, NASA, and Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Conclusion: Unearthing the Secrets Hidden within Earth’s Mantle