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The Earth's inner core is a solid ball of iron and nickel at the center of the planet, while the outer core is a layer of molten iron and nickel surrounding the inner core. The inner core is believed to be solid due to high pressure, while the outer core is liquid due to lower pressure and higher temperatures. The movement of the molten outer core is thought to generate Earth's magnetic field.

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