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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing
Signs of the core’s deformation appeared in waves from earthquakes that were strong enough to reach Earth’s center. The research team used that same earthquake data for a 2024 study to resolve ...
600 Million Years Ago, an Asteroid Strike Shook the Planet – And Its Effects May Still Linger
Around 600 million years ago, Earth was home to strange, soft-bodied sea creatures, but a powerful asteroid impact in what is ...
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Scientists find Earth's inner core's rotation may slow and change direction by 2040
Changes near the edge of the inner core are likely the result of such deformation processes. One consequence of these changes is that the length of the day on Earth may alter slightly. While these ...