Earth's inner core slows down: A World Within

This incredibly hot and dense ball of iron and nickel plays a crucial role in generating our magnetic field

protecting us from harmful solar radiation.

Roughly the size of the moon (1,800 miles in diameter)

Extremely hot: Temperatures exceeding 9,800°F (5,400°C) Solid due to the immense pressure

One explanation is the gravitational influence from Earth’s mantle, exerting a pull on the inner core.

some scientists propose that changes within the inner core’s crystal structure might be influencing its rotation.

Potential impact on Earth’s magnetic field: The inner core’s rotation is linked to the generation of the magnetic field.

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Potential impact on Earth’s magnetic field: The inner core’s rotation is linked to the generation of the magnetic field.

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This incredibly hot and dense ball of iron and nickel plays a crucial role in generating our magnetic field

The Earth’s Inner Core

protecting us from harmful solar radiation.

Roughly the size of the moon (1,800 miles in diameter)

Extremely hot: Temperatures exceeding 9,800°F (5,400°C) Solid due to the immense pressure

One explanation is the gravitational influence from Earth’s mantle, exerting a pull on the inner core.

some scientists propose that changes within the inner core’s crystal structure might be influencing its rotation.

Potential impact on Earth’s magnetic field: The inner core’s rotation is linked to the generation of the magnetic field.

Potential impact on Earth’s magnetic field: The inner core’s rotation is linked to the generation of the magnetic field.

The slowdown of the inner core has sparked discussions about potential consequences. One major concern is the impact on Earth’s magnetic field.