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Earth’s core is as hot as the sun’s surface, and scientists had to infer it indirectly
Key Takeaways
- Earth’s core is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 5,500 degrees Celsius.
- The core includes a liquid outer layer and a solid inner layer.
- Scientists infer the temperature through seismic data, meteorites and high-pressure iron experiments.
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