365NEWSX
365NEWSX
Subscribe

Welcome

The Earth's Core Might Be Cooling Much Faster Than We Previously Thought - Interesting Engineering

The Earth's Core Might Be Cooling Much Faster Than We Previously Thought - Interesting Engineering

The Earth's Core Might Be Cooling Much Faster Than We Previously Thought - Interesting Engineering
Jan 17, 2022 35 secs

The Earth's molten interior is likely cooling a lot faster than previously estimated, and it will speed up even more dramatically in the distant future according to scientists.

To gain a better understanding of our Earth's cooling process, the team of researchers from Carnegie and ETH Zurich decided to investigate bridgmanite, a magnesium silicate or calcium silicate mineral that is abundant in the boundary layer between the Earth's outer core and its lower mantle.

This faster transfer equals a higher cooling rate, meaning the Earth's core will cool down faster than once thought.

It is important to note that the Earth's cooling will still likely take billions of years to occur, even at the newly-estimated accelerated rate.

Summarized by 365NEWSX ROBOTS

RECENT NEWS

SUBSCRIBE

Get monthly updates and free resources.

CONNECT WITH US

© Copyright 2024 365NEWSX - All RIGHTS RESERVED