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No. Though the temperature of the inner core of the Earth is about 5700 degrees, (about as hot as the surface of the Sun) the pressure is also very high, about 3.3 - 3.6 million atmospheres. At these pressures, the hot iron - nickel material will still be solid.

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What type of rock can be found in the Earths inner core?

The rock found in Earth's inner core is primarily composed of iron and nickel. This molten rock is in a state of extreme pressure and temperature, creating a solid inner core due to the immense pressure.


What factor is responsible for keeping the inner core in a solid state?

The intense pressure at the Earth's core keeps it in a solid state, as it prevents the intense heat from causing the inner core to melt. The combination of pressure and temperature create the conditions necessary for the inner core to remain solid.


Where does the thermal energy to melt Earth's inner rock come from?

The thermal energy to melt Earth's inner rock primarily comes from the decay of radioactive isotopes present in the Earth's core and mantle, as well as residual heat from the planet's formation. This heat causes the rocks to melt and form magma beneath the Earth's surface.


Is the inner core in the earth's layers liquid?

No, the inner core of the Earth is actually solid, primarily composed of iron and nickel. It is the intense pressure and high temperatures at the Earth's core that keep these materials in a solid state.


Does the mantle lie directly below the inner core?

No, the mantle does not lie directly below the inner core. The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the outer core and the crust. It is composed of solid rock that can flow slowly over time due to high temperatures and pressures. The inner core is a solid sphere of iron and nickel at the center of the Earth.

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Can a diamond melt in the inner core of the earth?

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What can the inner core do to help the outer core?

The inner core can help the outer core because the outer core because if there was no inner core the center of earth would be mushy molten rock and metal


Is inner core made out of metal?

Why is the inner core made out of solid metal instead of solid rock


What type of rock can be found in the Earths inner core?

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How thick is earths inner core?

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What melted rock that comes out of a volcano?

The mantle and the outer core are melted rock. The inner core remains solid due to great pressure.


How is it possible that the inner core is a solid but its also the hottest layer?

The pressures from surrounding material is so intense that despite the high temperatures, the metals of the inner core cannot melt.


What factor is responsible for keeping the inner core in a solid state?

The intense pressure at the Earth's core keeps it in a solid state, as it prevents the intense heat from causing the inner core to melt. The combination of pressure and temperature create the conditions necessary for the inner core to remain solid.


What type of rock is in the inner core?

From what I've read it is not made from rock but solid Iron and nickel.


What is the makeup of Mercury?

Mercury is made of rock with a solid inner core.


Does earth's inner core contain a layer of hot sometimes molten rock?

no, because scientist think from all the pressure the inner core is solid. Scienstist believe the inner core is made up of nickel and iron.


Is the inner core in the earth's layers liquid?

No, the inner core of the Earth is actually solid, primarily composed of iron and nickel. It is the intense pressure and high temperatures at the Earth's core that keep these materials in a solid state.