Electric Earthquakes: The Secret Behind Massive Gold Deposits Earthquakes may be the key to forming large gold nuggets through a process involving piezoelectricity in quartz. When quartz is subjected to seismic stress, it generates electric fields that can extract gold from surrounding fluids. This process causes gold to accumulate on existing particles, potentially explaining how substantial nuggets form despite low gold concentrations in underground fluids. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Triple Threat: U.S. Stocks, Gold, and Dollar Defy Economic Logic READ MORE U.S. GDP Surges 2.8% in Q2, Outpacing Expectations as Inflation Eases READ MORE Banks Under Pressure: Rising Concerns Over Commercial Real Estate Exposures READ MORE TSX Futures Stagnate as Investors Weigh Gold Decline Against Fed Signals READ MORE High Inflation Drives Mortgage Rates Above 7% READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment