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New Discovery Unveils Mysterious Ring-Like Structure in Earth’s Outer Core

A recent study published in Science Advances has revealed a remarkable new structure within Earth's outer core: a ring-like, doughnut-shaped region. This discovery could provide crucial insights into the dynamics of Earth's magnetic field and its core. Seismic Waves Reveal Hidden Doughnut Shape Researchers, including Prof. Hrvoje Tkalčić from Australian...

Giant ‘Doughnut’ Structure Discovered in Earth’s Molten Core Reveals Hidden Secrets

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the center of the Earth, uncovering a ring-like structure within the molten metal pool known as the outer core. This finding, published in the journal Science Advances, reveals a doughnut-shaped region within the outer core, parallel to the equator—a discovery that could provide...