Abstract: Kerogen type in source rocks is directly related to its hydrocarbon generation potential. Its determination is often carried out with destructive methods. This study presents a ...

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New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than 900°C, radioactive elements shifted upward, cooling and strengthening the ...

The USGS publishes a geological map that reveals the underground layers of the U.S. and supports environmental education and ...