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It's very hot, but I'm not sure what you mean by "over" heated.
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How much pressure does the inner core have?
Yes, because it is in the center of the Earth.
Why is there lightining?
I believe that lightning keeps the earths core heated, when the earth was formed it was surrounded by dust particles which created static which created lightning and over time the lightning heated the core of the earth.
What temperatures exist in the Earth's inner and outer core?
The temperature of Earth's core can only be estimated using mathematical and geophysical models, and the current (2011) estimated temperature range is:Outer core--from 4400'C in the outer regions near the mantle, to around 6100'C in the inner regions near the inner core (7,952 to 11,000oF).Inner core--between 5,000 and 7,000 degrees C (9,000 to 12,630oF). it is estimated to be over 9,000 degrees F The temarature of inner core is 5,000 degrees Celsius
When were the inner layers of the Earth created?
"Scientists think that about 4.6 billion years ago, Earth formed as bits of material collided and stuck together" so over the next couple of years the earth formed the inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, lithosphere, and the asthensphere.
What is the scientific name for the thick inner soup on earth?
The thick inner soup on Earth is known as the mantle and is composed of solid rock that can flow over long periods of time. It lies between the Earth's crust and core.
A theory about the earth's structure?
The Earth has a layered structure consisting of the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. The inner core is solid iron, the outer core is liquid iron, the mantle is mostly solid but can flow like a very thick liquid over long timescales, and the crust is the Earth's thin outer shell where we live. This structure is known as the "D-layered Earth model."
What does the inner layer of earth do?
The question is somewhat vague, in that there are multiple inner layers of the Earth.The mantle, though considered a solid, is of extremely high viscosity due to heat, and will move slowly over time. The outer core acts as a liquid and despite enormous pressures, does flow around the inner core, creating the magnetosphere. The inner core is thought to be a solid without flow characteristics.
Which of the earth's layers is a liquid?
Generally speaking, the crust of the earth is a solid. Yes, there are oceans on the earth. Heck, they cover much of the surface. But the crust extends down well below the bottom of the ocean. Earth's crust is up to 70 kilometers deep, which is over 40 miles. The deepest the ocean gets is roughly 7 miles. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the earth's structure.
How does the interior of earth change over time?
The core (Earth's interior, as you stated above) is believed to be composed of iron (80%), as well as nickel and several light elements, whereas other dense elements like uranium and lead are either too uncommon to be obvious, or may bind to the lighter elements and stay in the Earth's crust. Some people once argued that the inner core could actually be in the form of one single iron crystal. :O and since the inner core of the Earth is extremely hot, and all hot things cool over time, the Earth's core is solidifying over time (though VERY slowly so don't worry)
What layer of earth creates earth magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core.The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle.The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the electric current in the core and the generation of the Earth's magnetic field through the convection of conducting fluids in the Earth's core. Other planets with a molten metal core can also have a magnetic field.See related links.
Do scientists think that movements in the liquid inner core create earths magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core.The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle.The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the electric current in the core and the generation of the Earth's magnetic field through the convection of conducting fluids in the Earth's core. Other planets with a molten metal core can also have a magnetic field.See related links.
What metal lies inside the Earth's core which gives the Earth its magnetic field?
The Earth's magnetic field is the result of electric currents in the liquid metal outer core.The outer core of the Earth is over 2,000 km thick. It sits above the solid inner core and is composed of highly conducting liquid iron and nickel. Above the outer core is the Earth's mantle.The geodynamo is the mechanism thought to be responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field through the convection of conducting fluids in the Earth's core. Other planets with a molten metal core can also have a magnetic field.See related links.
