A POSITIVE SIDE OF EARTHQUAKE

Earthquakes can bring out Gold?

Earthquakes are disastrous. They bring destruction, take lives and destroy properties.

But some studies bring to light a different positive side of the earthquakes.

Gold (Flickr user Ryan Somma via CC)

What is gold?

Gold is a dense, soft, shiny and flexible metal. It can be sold at a high price and is often used in jewellery.

Believe it or not, gold can be obtained during earthquakes!

Earthquakes may be harsh, deadly and not something anybody should experience. But some studies have shown a positive side of earthquakes.

During an earthquake, solid gold can rise to the surface of the earth almost immediately!

How is gold formed?

Gold is formed when the shaking from Earthquakes split open a hole filled with fluid.

Gold particles are transformed from a fluid to a solid almost immediately.

With Earthquakes happening over and over again, there will be a build-up of gold deposits.

Research shows that most gold comes from “quarts veins”, which were formed during as long as three billion years ago! “Quarts veins” are formed during earthquakes and contain gold in them.

The gold deposits are built up one thin layer at a time.

Forming 100,000kg (100tonne) of gold, would take less than 100,000 years!