USGS: Science Topics: core (earth)

Science Topics

Core (earth)

The superdense center of the earth composed of two layers: a liquid outer layer and a solid inner core of metallic iron-nickel alloy.

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Inner core (earth) (1 items)
Outer core (earth) (1 items)

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Interior of the Earth [New Window]: General Interest Publication on the structure of the planet Earth including the crust, the mantle, and the core with drawings to scale on the cover and a table listing the thickness of the parts.
What on Earth is plate tectonics? [New Window]: Discussion and diagrams on plate tectonics and the structure of the Earth for beginners with link to a detailed version: This Dynamic Earth for more information.

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