Earth's inner core undergoes structural transformation (IMAGE)

University of Southern California

Earth's inner core undergoes structural transformation

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The Earth's internal layers including the mantle, outer core and inner core. New research shows the inner core undergoes structural transformation likely caused by outer core disturbance.

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USC Graphic/Edward Sotelo

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For use in relation to the USC/John Vidale inner core story

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