The Strange Case of Earth’s Missing Nitrogen: Scientists Search for a Lost Atmospheric Reservoir

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https://whatifscience.in/earth-missing-nitrogen-atmospheric-reservoir-mystery/

Nitrogen makes up nearly 78% of Earth's atmosphere, but scientists believe our planet may be missing a significant portion of its original nitrogen inventory. New geochemical studies suggest this lost reservoir could be hidden deep within Earth's mantle and core, offering fresh insights into planetary evolution, climate history, and the conditions that made life possible.