Why The Rotation Of Earth's Inner Core Is Slowing Down?

Why The Rotation Of Earth's Inner Core Is Slowing Down?

In recent news from India, a significant scientific discovery has emerged concerning the Earth's inner core. Researchers from the University of Southern California have confirmed a slowing down in its rotation, a phenomenon observed for the first time since around 2010. This finding, published in Nature, suggests that the inner core, composed of super-hot iron and nickel, now rotates slower than the Earth's mantle. Such a shift could impact the stability of Earth's magnetic field and potentially alter the length of our days. The discovery was made possible by analyzing seismic data from various sources, including historical nuclear tests. Scientists attribute this slowdown to interactions between the inner core and the surrounding liquid outer core. Further research aims to unravel the complexities of this phenomenon and its broader implications for planetary dynamics. This breakthrough underscores ongoing efforts to understand Earth's intricate mechanisms and their effects on our environment.

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