Earth's Interior
Latest about Earth's Interior
Ancient Rocks Suggest Early Earth Was Motley Mix
By Charles Q. Choi published
Ancient volcanic rocks withstood melt, mixing.
Granite Photos: Bedrock of the Earth
By Linda, Dr. Dick Buscher published
Sturdy granite makes up mountain peaks and famous natural structures.
GPS Uncovers Possible Southwest Quake Risk
By Crystal Gammon published
Rio Grande Rift not dead, actively stretching.
How Diamond-Rich Magmas Rise from Earth's Depths
By Charles Q. Choi published
Kimberlite magmas rise much more rapidly than expected.
Earth's Core Slowly Gives Up Its Secrets
By Live Science Staff published
An iron-diamond sandwich helped shed light on inner Earth.
Earth's Core Starved for Oxygen
By Live Science Staff published
Study narrows list of possible 'light elements' in Earth's outer core.
'Superdeep' Diamonds Hint at Depth of Carbon Cycle
By Charles Q. Choi published
Diamonds suggest carbon travels much deeper into Earth's interior than previously though.
Asteroids May Have Brought Precious Metals to Earth
By Charles Q. Choi published
Clears up why precious metals found near surface instead of core.
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