Scientists turn to termite mounds to help map path to a sustainable future

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Updated February 28 2020 - 11:32am, first published 9:30am
Dr Sam Spinks says the blue metallic shine of manganese crust incorporated into this termite mound in the southern Pilbara region of WA contains zinc isotopes that can reveal the presence of hidden metal deposits nearby.
Dr Sam Spinks says the blue metallic shine of manganese crust incorporated into this termite mound in the southern Pilbara region of WA contains zinc isotopes that can reveal the presence of hidden metal deposits nearby.

The army of termite mounds in and around the Katherine region could prove to be more useful than their current stature of outback 'snowmen'.

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