Earth has multiple layers: the crust, the mantle, the liquid outer core and the solid inner core.
(Image credit: NASA)
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Earth's Carbon Mostly in Its CoreWorld's biggest carbon reservoir at center of the Earth, according to new computer model.
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How Earth's Outer Layers Wander Back and ForthWhen Earth's outer layers wander, its bulge may snap them back into place.
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Expedition Aims to Map Deep Magma-PlumeJet of magma may have fueled volcanism that contributed to dinosaurs' demise.
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Shell Game: Earth's Wandering Outer Layers MystifyComputer models and rock records used to track "true polar wander."
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Tectonic Shoving Match Formed Caribbean Island ArcThe study could help predict earthquakes in the area in the future.
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Why Earth's Magnetic Field Is WonkyScientists have wondered why the magnetic and geographic North Poles don't match up.
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Deep Underground, Water Pierces Solid RockSuper-heated water in Earth's mantle can travel through rock quicker than thought.
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Best Earth Images of the Week - Apr. 6, 2012Spring's arrival, both beautiful and terrifying, begin our choices this week. Check out what we found.
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Earth's Interior Exposed in OmanThese dry, rugged mountains once lay below the bottom of the sea.
