Uncovered beneath the surface of the Earth could be enigmatic energy source that’s reshaping what scientists understand of natural disasters and clean energy. According to current research, while earthquakes release tectonic stress, it also produces a vast amount of hydrogen gas which could be a potentially new energy source. Companies are advancing to unlock underground hydrogen deposits, and an increasing body of evidence suggests that seismic activity may be the warning sign of larger tremors yet to come.
Making the earthquake connection- drawing hydrogen from rocks
While earthquakes shake the ground when they strike, tectonic plates shift and grind, and fracture rock formations like quartz. Quartz is a mineral known for its interesting electrical properties. The fractures created allow water to seep into newly created gaps, setting off chemical reactions that generate molecular hydrogen.
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