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Earth's mysterious core may be encased by an ancient ocean floor... [View all]
… that has mountains 5 times taller than Everest
https://www.businessinsider.com/earth-core-encased-by-ancient-ocean-mountains-taller-everest-2023-9
Scientists have created a detailed map of the geology beneath Earth's southern hemisphere.
They believe an ancient ocean floor may be wrapped around our planet's mysterious core.
The new findings could explain why the core is so much hotter than the mantle above it.
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