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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Earths Innermos tInner Core While most of us take the ground beneath our feet for granted, written within its complex layers, like ...

New research suggests giant structures beneath Earth's mantle significantly influence the planet's magnetic field over long ...

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 ...

Far below your feet, nearly 1,800 miles beneath oceans and continents, Earth carries two massive scars from its violent youth. They are so large they rival continents in size, yet no human will ever ...

Earth cross section showing the classic distinction between crust, mantle and core. But new research shows Earth's structure is far more complicated and may change over time. Analyzing an unusual ...

Seismic studies from Antarctica suggest a widespread layer of ancient ocean floor may coat the core-mantle boundary, while other research identifies a distinct zone deep within the solid inner core.

Two huge masses deep within Earth may have remained stable for billions of years, surviving the powerful churn of the interior, according to an analysis of seismic waves ringing throughout the planet.

Scientists have long known that Earth's core is mostly made of iron, but the density is not high enough for it to be pure iron, meaning lighter elements exist in the core, as well. In particular, it's ...