Earth's molten core flow beneath Pacific reversed direction in 2010, satellite data reveals
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Summary
Scientists discovered that a massive flow of liquid iron in Earth's outer core beneath the Pacific Ocean suddenly reversed direction in 2010, an unexpected finding revealed through satellite data. This discovery provides new insights into the least understood parts of the planet, particularly the swirling outer core responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field, which is crucial for protecting life from solar radiation.
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A massive flow of liquid iron that had been moving one way for years suddenly reversed direction in 2010.
Scientists did not expect it.
The finding gives researchers a new look at one of the least understood parts of the planet: the swirling outer core that generates Earth's magnetic field.
The magnetic field matters more than most people realize.
Scientists discovered a mysterious reversal in Earth’s molten core flow beneath the Pacific using satellite data from space.
