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Scientists say the Earth's inner core maybe changing in shape; know what it means to life

The Earth is in a constant state of flux, and changes are constant on its surface and deep within its core. The shifting tectonic plates, climate variations, and even the movement of the magnetic ...
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Scientists discover onion-like layering in Earth’s inner core

Earth’s inner core has long challenged researchers because seismic waves do not move through it uniformly. Compressional waves generated by earthquakes travel roughly 3 to 4 percent faster along Earth ...
TechSpot

Earth's inner core might be reversing its spin

Why it matters: There are many mysteries regarding the Earth's core. One involves seismic fluctuations over the last several decades. Some scientists think they are evidence of changes in the inner ...
Futurism

Earth’s Core Appears to Have Stopped Spinning, Scientists Say

According to a new study, the Earth’s inner core appears to have stopped spinning. While that may sound bad, as Vice reports, scientists say it’s not actually a big deal. The new findings, as detailed ...
Business Insider

The mysterious iron ball at the center of the Earth may have stopped spinning and reversed direction

Earth's inner core may have paused and reversed its spin, a new study suggests. Earthquakes and nuclear blasts can send seismic waves through the mysterious solid-iron core. Those waves hint that the ...
SpaceNews

Earth’s Inner Core: A Mixture Of Solid Iron And Liquid-like Light Elements

Earth’s core, the deepest part of our planet, is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature. It is composed of a liquid outer core and solid inner core. The inner core is formed and ...