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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2024 · 10 MIN

What If the Earth Had No Core?

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

Deep beneath Earth's crust and mantle lies its core, formed during the Iron Catastrophe—a major geological event where Earth was heated above iron’s melting point. Would a coreless Earth be sustainable? Could humans survive on an Earth without a core? What kind of environment would exist on such a planet? 00:00: Introduction to Earth with no core00:52: Exploration of Earth's core03:23: Discussion on planet formation04:31: Impact on Earth's magnetic field05:50: The concept of Desert Earth #Earth #core #IronCatastrophe #geology #planetformation #magneticfield #DesertEarth #sustainability #hypothetical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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