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The outer core of the Earth was discovered by a German named Patrick Actubar. He supposedly discovered it in 1935.

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What have seismic studies discovered about earths core?

the outer core is liquid; the inner core is solid


How was the earth's core discovered?

The existence of a solid inner core distinct from the liquid outer core was discovered in 1936 by seismologist Inge Lehmann


Who discovered the earth core?

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What is named after the German geologist that discovered the thing that separates the earth's mantle from the outer core?

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What is thicker inner or outer core?

The outer core is thicker than the inner core. The outer core is about 2,260 kilometers thick, while the inner core is approximately 1,220 kilometers thick.


Does the inter core have more pressure then the outer core?

Yes, Inter core has more pressure than outer core and that's why outer core is solid, because there is not enough pressure in outer core.


Where the outer core is locate?

the outer core is located next to the innner core


Are the inner and outer core of earth the same?

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Which layer of earth is made up of liquid metal?

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Is the outer core solid or liquid?

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Is the outer core solid?

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