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Earth's Core Spins Faster than Earth
The discovery that Earth's inner core spins faster than the crust may help explain the mechanics of Earth's magnetic field.
Credit: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
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The discovery that Earth's inner core spins faster than the crust may help explain the mechanics of Earth's magnetic field.
Credit: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory