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Earth's Inner Core is Changing Shape and Rotation

For decades, the Earth's inner core was thought to be a static, solid sphere of iron and nickel, unaltered by time. How…

Can Rocks Burn

Rocks, in general, do not burn like organic materials such as wood or cloth. This is because most rocks are composed of non…

Stream in Argentina Turns Blood-red

The Sarandí Stream in Avellaneda, a suburb of Buenos Aires, recently turned a vivid red , shocking residents and prompting s…

How Do Dinosaur Footprints Get Preserved in Rock

Dinosaur footprints are preserved in rock through a process known as the fossilization of trace fossils ( ichnofossils ).…

Scientists Discover Huge 'Islands' Deep in Earth's Mantle

Scientists find two huge 'islands' hidden beneath Earth's surface Deep within Earth’s mantle, more than 2,000 ki…

Oceanic Crust: Definition, Composition, Characteristics

Oceanic crust is the outermost solid layer of the Earth beneath the ocean basins. It is part of Earth's lithosphere and …

The Highest Point on Earth

Mount Everest vs. Mount Chimborazo vs. Mauna Kea: Earth’s Highest Points When we think of the highest point on Earth, Mount …

Pyroclastic Flow: Definition, Examples, Types

Pyroclastic flow is a highly destructive and fast-moving current of hot gas, ash, and volcanic debris that travels down the…