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Earth's inner core is an iron-rich ball as hot as the surface of the Sun, kept solid by immense pressure.
Earth's center
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What
Earth's inner core is an iron-rich ball as hot as the surface of the Sun, kept solid by immense pressure.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:30:24 GMT · 1h 39m ago
Where
Earth's center ·
Why
The crushing pressure of the entire planet raises the temperature at which iron can melt, maintaining the inner core's solid state despite extreme heat.
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This finding clarifies the physical state of Earth's deep interior, influencing models of planetary formation and geodynamics.
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