Earthquakes Could Be the Secret to Gold Nugget Formation

• Scientists have long puzzled over how large gold nuggets form in Earth's crust.
• A new study suggests that earthquakes may induce electric charges in quartz, causing gold particles to clump together.
• This phenomenon has been observed in lab conditions but needs further research to confirm real-world applicability.
• Quartz, a piezoelectric material, can generate electric charges under mechanical stress, potentially leading to gold accumulation.
• The next step is to observe this process in actual gold deposits to validate the findings.

Source: Science