This donut-like structure runs parallel to the equator ... for the study of life on Earth and other planets. Earth's outer core has a radius of around 2,160 miles (3,480km) - making it slightly ...
Composition of the silicate Earth: implications for accretion and core formation H. St. C. O'Neill and H ... Davies 6. The mantle's chemical structure: insights from the melting products of mantle ...
How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers has introduced a simulation method that promises ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earth’s inner core, a solid metal ball gyrating within the molten outer core, may be both slowing down and changing shape. Recent analyses of earthquake waves have suggested ...
Researchers are interested in discovering the foundation of Earth’s inner core, Brown said. Understanding the inner core’s rotation helps researchers learn the core’s structure and influence on the ...
The Earth's interior is composed of four layers ... in diameter. Although this inner core is white hot, the pressure is so high the iron cannot melt. The iron isn't pure—scientists believe ...
solid ball at the center of our planet has been reducing its speed for years as part of an oscillating cycle Rudy Molinek A new study suggests more solar radiation reached Earth while the magnetic ...