Why the Earth’s iron core is solid — even though it’s hotter than the sun’s surface
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A lifelong debate surrounding the inner core's phased was finally settled by Swedish researchers.
A lifelong debate surrounding the inner core's phased was finally settled by Swedish researchers.
Geologists estimate that the Earth's core is a sweltering 5,700 K (5,427° C, 9,800° F), putting it about on par with the…
Even though it is hotter than the surface of the Sun, the crystallized iron core of Earth remains solid. A new study from KTH…