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Earthquakes make gold veins in an instant (2013)

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Re: Earthquakes make gold veins in an instant (2013)

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The veins are made in the process, thought the gold itself was already present in the water which was vaporized due to the pressure of earthquake

Yep you need a neutron star or black hole collision I think to make the initial gold from more basic “elements” :-)

Re: Earthquakes make gold veins in an instant (2013)

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The veins are made in the process, thought the gold itself was already present in the water which was vaporized due to the pressure of earthquake

Yep you need a neutron star or black hole collision I think to make the initial gold from more basic “elements” :-)

Seems like a lot of work. What if I just make boron instead? Everyone likes boron.

Re: Earthquakes make gold veins in an instant (2013)

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Then Japan should be a a major gold producer, but is not.

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I confess I laughed at this (you're good at the sarcastic takedown), but it's a bit mean-spirited and not really in keeping with the discussion guidelines. Belittling someone like this discourages dialogue and learning.
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