Science View S2015E21 - Zipangu, the Land of Gold

Japan was once known as Zipangu, the land of gold. The gold, silver and copper mines that dotted the country yielded vast amounts of resources. The frequent volcanoes and earthquakes, which were caused by the sinking of tectonic plates, were what created large mineral deposits deep underground. Recent studies have revealed that a rare phenomenon that occurred in ancient times was what created massive copper deposits. How were the deposits formed? Join us to find out!