Earthquakes can power hidden life in the darkest depths of Earth, China-led study finds
Beneath our feet, in sunless depths once thought barren, a vast and vibrant ecosystem thrives. A groundbreaking study by Chinese and Canadian scientists has revealed the surprising “energy engine” powering this hidden biosphere: the very breaking and grinding of Earth’s crust during earthquakes and tectonic shifts. Forget 19th century French novelist Jules Verne’s fantastical depictions…