The Earth’s Core Is Not as Solid As We Thought, Yet Another Study Speculates
A new study of decades worth of seismogram data shows that the surface of Earth’s iron and nickel core is more malleable than ...
Earth’s inner core isn’t just slowing; it’s also shape-shifting, study finds
Previous research has found that the rotation of the inner core is slowing down relative to the rotation of the external ...
Earth’s Core Might Contain Hidden Helium That Doesn’t Come From This World
Earth appears to be a chill blue planet, but deep down, it’s really a metalhead. Its outer core is mostly molten iron (and ...
The shape of Earth's core is changing
The next layer is the mantle, which makes up most of Earth's volume and is composed of dense, semi-solid rock. Then there is the outer core, made of liquid metal, and the inner core, a solid ball of ...
Secrets of Earth's Buried Supercontinents Revealed
Surprising differences in the two so-called Large Low-Velocity Provinces may risk instability in Earth's protective magnetic ...
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Earth’s Inner Core Is Changing Shape, Study Finds, Indicating Even More Dynamic Shifts Deep Within Our Planet
Seismic wave data previously suggested the Earth’s hot inner core is slowing its spin. Now, researchers say it’s also deforming around the edges ...
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What lies at the center of the Earth? The answer keeps changing.
Located 3,000 miles below the Earth’s surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid outer core. It's believed to play an important role in maintaining the planet’s ...
Moon’s secret core: Stunning find reveals Earth-like structure inside our cosmic neighbor
Scientists confirm the Moon has a solid iron core, like Earth’s, with a molten outer layer. This discovery reshapes our ...
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Sunken Continents Near Earth's Core Could Unbalance Our Magnetic Field
Continent-sized structures of mineral protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth's outer core may be contributing to an ...
What’s in the Moon’s inner core? Scientists have found the answer!
A groundbreaking study reveals that the Moon has a solid inner core with a density comparable to iron, reshaping our ...
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The shape of Earth's core is changing
The next layer is the mantle, which makes up most of Earth's volume and is composed of dense, semi-solid rock. Then there is the outer core, made of liquid metal, and the inner core, a solid ball ...