geoneutrinos

Geoneutrinos are tiny, elusive particles produced deep inside the Earth when natural radioactive elements like uranium and thorium decay. These particles are extremely difficult to detect because they rarely interact with matter. Studying geoneutrinos helps scientists understand the Earth's interior composition and heat production, which influences geology, volcanic activity, and the planet's overall behavior. By measuring geoneutrinos, researchers gain insights into Earth's formation and the ongoing processes shaping our planet from beneath the surface.