WHAT IS

INNER CORE
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INNER CORE

 The inner core is a solid,

extremely dense layer at the
center of the Earth. It is one of
the four main layers that
make up the Earth's structure,
the others being the crust,
mantle, and outer core.
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COMPOSITION: INNER CORE

 The inner core is

predominantly composed of
iron and nickel, with smaller
amounts of other elements,
such as sulfur and oxygen. It
is believed to be composed
of a solid crystalline structure.
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Temperature and Pressure: INNER CORE

 The inner core experiences

extreme temperatures and
pressures. Temperatures at the
boundary between the inner
core and outer core can reach
up to 5,700 degrees Celsius
(about 10,300 degrees
Fahrenheit), which is hotter
than the surface of the sun.
These high temperatures,
combined with the intense
pressure, are responsible for
maintaining the iron and nickel
in a solid state.
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Solid State: INNER CORE

 Despite the incredibly high

temperatures, the inner core remains
solid due to the immense pressure
exerted by the overlying layers. The
pressure at the center of the Earth is
estimated to be around 3.5 million
times atmospheric pressure at sea
level.
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Growth: INNER CORE

 The inner core is believed to be

growing slowly over time as the
outer core gradually cools and
solidifies. This growth is thought to
be responsible for the generation of
the Earth's magnetic field through a
process known as the geodynamo.
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Growth: INNER CORE

 The inner core is believed to be

growing slowly over time as the
outer core gradually cools and
solidifies. This growth is thought to
be responsible for the generation of
the Earth's magnetic field through a
process known as the geodynamo.