Earth’s Core Spins Faster Than Planet | San Diego News

Earth’s inner core is spinning faster than the rest of the planet — a discovery revealed by seismic wave data from earthquakes over the past 60 years. This “super-hot metal ball” began accelerating around 2009 after previously slowing down, hinting at complex interactions beneath our feet. While it won’t affect daily life soon, this movement may influence Earth’s magnetic field — our shield against solar radiation. Scientists are now watching closely as the core’s rotation might be reversing course, reminding us that even our planet’s deepest layers are in constant, dynamic motion. 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/8841dc6143fd3dff