5 | The Inner Core

The Inner Core

  • The inner core is Earth’s innermost layer.
  • It is believed to have a similar chemical composition to the outer core, but due to the higher pressure, the inner core is solid.
  • The temperature of the inner core is similar to the temperature of the Sun’s surface.

 
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The inner core is Earth’s innermost layer.

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