The outer layer, comprised of liquid iron alloy, is about 1,355 miles thick. The outer core is also thought to be responsible for Earth's magnetic field. In contrast, the inner core is made up of ...

The North Sea, a region known for its rich history and vital role in energy production, holds a surprising geological anomaly. A study led by scientists from the University of Manchester has uncovered ...

While this new layer is difficult to observe, its existence may point to an unknown, dramatic event in Earth's history. Investigating the structure of the inner core can help us understand more ...

On the flip side, the layers that make up Earth’s internal structure create a magnetic field that also provides protection. ... Troposphere: This is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere.

Earth’s core seems to be surrounded by enigmatic layer, geologists say Jagged region sits at boundary between liquid and solid rock and might be remnants of ancient seafloor April 10, 2023 More ...

In high school science class, textbooks often feature a recognizable image of the Earth and all its layers—currently, that’s the crust, outer and inner mantle, and outer and inner core.

Researchers are still discovering more about the Earth's center.A team at Australian National University (ANU) has found evidence of a new layer to the planet sitting within the inner core. This ...

The fifth layer. Scientists have long suspected that Earth’s inner core was made of two layers. But it wasn’t until ANU researchers took a closer look at what lies below that an “innermost ...