Earth's Molten Core Flow Reversed Direction Beneath Pacific, ESA Data Reveals
Scientists have discovered that a large flow of molten material deep beneath the Pacific Ocean in Earth's outer core unexpectedly reversed direction in 2010, moving eastward instead of its previous westward flow. This dramatic change, traced using data from ESA satellites, reveals a dynamic shift in the hidden engine that generates Earth's magnetic field. The surge appears to be weakening, suggesting it may be part of a mysterious natural cycle and indicating the Earth's core is more variable than previously thought.
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