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‘Innermost’: Earth has another layer in its core, scientists discover – USA TODAY
A team of researchers from Australia have confirmed the existence of what they’re calling the Earth’s “innermost inner core.”
Hot spots in the earth’s core are responsible for the creation of the Hawaiian Islands.
Story Highlights
- 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 about Earth’s history and evolution.
- “It’s very exciting – and might mean we have to re-write the textbooks!”
Scientists have discovered yet another layer deep inside the core of the Earth, a new study suggests.
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