8 Answered Questions for the topic economic geology

07/19/19

Is there an estimation how much organic matter there is still in the ground?
Oil, gas and coal are produced from organic matter. But is there an estimation how much is there still under the Earth's surface?
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07/15/19

Importance of meteorite impact craters in geology?
What is the economic importance of large meteorite impact craters with a diameter over 100 m? Can they form diamonds or produce other economic deposits?
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06/17/19

Why are minerals found in "large" quantities and not scattered throughout the earth as individual atoms?
Heavier elements are created in stars. After stars die they scatter these heavier elements throughout the universe. These elements eventually gather to form planets. But why do we find "chunks"... more
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04/20/19

Why are minerals found in "large" quantities and not scattered throughout the earth as individual atoms?
Heavier elements are created in stars. After stars die they scatter these heavier elements throughout the universe. These elements eventually gather to form planets. But why do we find "chunks" of... more
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04/20/19

How do geologists find ore deposits?
From my research, there is lots of information on how to extract ore, but I can't find any information on how these ore deposits are found in the first place, apart from 'looking for surface... more
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03/27/19

In what geological situations can I find gold?
I've heard that gold ore is often associated with quartz veins. What geological processes enable gold particles to naturally cluster together like this? What characteristics/properties should I... more
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03/27/19

viable geothermal energy supply from exhausted fracked gas wells?
The UK legislator with primary responsibility for energy has claimed that exhausted fracked natural-gas wells will be suitable for re-use as a geothermal energy supply (not necessarily geothermal... more
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03/18/19

In what geological situations can I find gold?
I've heard that gold ore is often associated with quartz veins. What geological processes enable gold particles to naturally cluster together like this? What characteristics/properties should I... more
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