Mantle Xenoliths
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Mantle Xenoliths

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Explore mantle xenoliths: deep-seated rock fragments brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions. They offer direct insights into Earth's mysterious interior.

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    Diamonds Reach Earth's Surface Through Volcanic Kimberlite Pipes.

    After forming deep in the mantle, diamonds are brought to the surface relatively quickly through special volcanic eruptions that create "kimberlite pipes." These carrot-shaped intrusions are the primary source of most mined diamonds globally.