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 Tether Launches a New Gold-Backed Dollar-Tracking Token READ MORE Dollar Nears Monthly Peak Amid Rising US Yields and Anticipation of Rate Cuts READ MORE SILVER ALERT: Could This Mexican Law Change Cause a Supply Crunch? READ MORE The Great American Housing Squeeze: Construction Costs Out of Reach for Most READ MORE Job Market Reality Check: BLS Set to Erase Up to a Million Jobs from 2023-2024 Estimates READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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