Europe’s mountain ranges may hide vast natural hydrogen reserves underground
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Europe's mountain ranges, particularly the Pyrenees and the Alps, may sit atop vast reserves of natural hydrogen formed through a chemical process called serpentinization, where iron-rich rocks react with water to release hydrogen gas. A new study found that erosion plays a key role — moderate erosion helps, but excessive erosion destroys potential reserves. This clean energy source could power vehicles and decarbonize heavy industries without the high costs of manufactured hydrogen.
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