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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 9 MIN

What If Earth's Core Stopped Spinning?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Deep under the Earth's surface, there's a scorching hot ball of metal. Scientists just discovered that something very wrong is happening to it. Did Earth's inner core really stop spinning? What apocalyptic events could this trigger? And are we doomed to become as lifeless as Mars? Transcript and sources: whatifshow.com Questions or concerns? Contact us at underknown.com/contact Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: join Check out our other channels:How to SurviveApertureCrazy CreaturesYour Body OnOrigins of FoodVersusWTF Did I Just Watch Watch more what-if scenarios:Planet EarthThe CosmosTechnologyYour BodyHumanity T-shirts and merch: whatifstore Suggest an episode: suggest-whatif Newsletter: whatif-newsletter What If elsewhere:InstagramDiscordTwitterFacebookWhat If in SpanishWhat If in MandarinPodcast What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: underknown.com 00:00: What If Earth's Core Stopped Spinning?00:36: Earth's Layers02:10: How Could Earth Become Like Mars?03:53: Negative Impact on Earth06:08: The Reality #Earth'score #spinning #Mars #science #planetary #apocalypticevents See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d85cae64c4b83e7e5165a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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