Earth's Core Cooling Faster Than Expected | Orange County News

Earth’s core is cooling faster than scientists thought—about 100 degrees Celsius every billion years—revealed through seismic wave data. This slowdown could disrupt mantle convection, slowing tectonic activity and potentially reducing volcanoes and quakes. The core’s heat, from formation and radioactive decay, powers our planet’s geology. New findings suggest lighter elements like hydrogen and oxygen in the core may be accelerating heat loss, reshaping our understanding of Earth’s long-term evolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd7133505a1a9905