# Earth's core may have been leaking hydrogen for billions of years

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:30:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-earth-core-leaking-hydrogen-billions.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/earth-s-core-may-have-been-leaking-hydrogen-for-billions-of-years-1540c4/

When Earth formed billions of years ago, its metallic core was wrapped in a global ocean of molten rock, which eventually cooled and crystallized to form the mantle. Today, when deep-rooted mantle plumes rise toward the surface and produce volcanic eruptions, the resulting lava can contain hydrogen from deep inside the planet.

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