Introduction: Decoding the Enigma of Theia – The Mysterious Ancient Planet 1. The Giant-Impact Hypothesis: Traces of Theia on Earth – Scientists’ consensus on the moon’s origins – The absence of remnants from Theia in our solar system 2. Beneath Our Feet: A Startling Revelation of Hidden Slabs – The new theory that challenges conventional wisdom – Unveiling remnants of an ancient planet within Earth 3. LLVPs: Massive Low-Velocity Provinces discovered – Geophysicists’ identification of enigmatic large low-velocity provinces – First detection and their enigmatic nature 4. Dr. Qian Yuan: The Persistence and Resilience of a Geophysicist – The rejection of Dr. Yuan’s proposal and his relentless pursuit – Finding like-minded scientists who fueled Dr. Yuan’s research 5. A Revolutionary Model: Unveiling the Solid Structures – The importance of size, consistency, and impact speed – Models explaining the formation of solid structures from Theia’s remnants 6. Implications and Consequences: Enhancing the Giant-Impact Hypothesis – Bridging gaps in the giant-impact hypothesis – Enhancing our understanding of the moon’s formation 7. Collaborative Endeavors: A Diverse Range of Talent – Multidisciplinary collaboration and institution involvement – Coauthors from Arizona State, Caltech, NASA, and Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Conclusion: Unearthing the Secrets Hidden within Earth’s Mantle Related
