Earth’s inner core is changing speed: Here’s what that means for day length

Earth's solid inner core has begun to slow its rotation relative to the surface, a shift detected through seismic data. This ...
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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wealth of new information about Earth’s inner core has surfaced in recent months. Scientists now have evidence that the planet’s ...
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Seismic clues show Earth’s inner core is changing

Measurements of seismic waves over many years suggest the Earth's core is deformed and reshaped by conditions of extreme heat ...
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Scientists discover Earth's inner core isn't just slowing down — it's also changing shape

The surface of Earth's inner core may be shape-shifting, new research suggests. The study, published Feb. 10 in the journal Nature, looked at earthquake waves that have skimmed the edge of the inner ...

The Earth’s Core Is Not as Solid As We Thought, Yet Another Study Speculates

A new study analyzing decades of seismogram data shows that physical changes can occur at the surface of the Earth’s inner core. This means that the surface of the inner core could be more viscous ...
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Earth’s Inner Core Has Warped Over the Past Two Decades, Scientists Say

At the center of our planet is a very hot rotating ball of mostly iron and nickel (sorry Journey to the Center of the Earth fans). Scientists infer features of this innermost geographic layer—like the ...
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Earth is 'missing' lighter elements. They may be hiding in its solid inner core.

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts ...
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Earth's Inner Core Appears To Have Changed Shape In The Last Two Decades

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Silicon and carbon in iron may explain the onion-like layering of Earth’s inner core

Earth’s inner core has long puzzled scientists because seismic waves move through it unevenly. Compressional waves from earthquakes travel about 3 to 4 percent faster along the planet’s rotation axis ...
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The Earth’s Core Is Not as Solid As We Thought, Yet Another Study Speculates

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new study analyzing decades of seismogram data shows that physical changes can ...