The layer of molten rock corresponds with the upper mantle, also known as the asthenosphere. Illustration: cigdem (Shutterstock) Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are a result of the movement of ...
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Huge chunks of our planet under the sea are upside down - and it changes what we know about the Earth's crust
We’re often so focused on looking out to space when it comes to the next big scientific discoveries, but how often do we think of what’s beneath our feet? The Earth’s crust, it turns out, is full of ...
A new study from a University of Chicago scientist suggests there may be a layer of surprisingly fluid rock ringing the Earth, at the very bottom of the upper mantle. The finding was made by measuring ...
A recent study reveals a new, distinct fifth layer of Earth deep inside the core, which could help inform the evolution of Earth’s magnetic field. Back in my day, there were only four layers of Earth: ...
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