The near surface of the inner core may be changing. (USC Graphic/Edward Sotelo)
Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought
Professor John Vidale on the surface of the Earth’s inner core
According to professor John Vidale, Earth’s inner core may have experienced changes in its shape in the past two decades, according to his study published in Nature Geoscience. These changes appear to be localized to near the inner core’s surface, and could improve our understanding of its properties and structure.
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