Core of the Earth

Core of the Earth

The central part of the Earth, beginning at a depth of about 2900 km, probably consisting of iron-nickel alloy; it is divisible into a solid inner and liquid outer core.

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core of the Earth

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The central part of the Earth, beginning at a depth of about 2900 km, probably consisting of iron-nickel alloy; it is divisible into a solid inner and liquid outer core.

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