Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
geological layer
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gptkbp:age |
about 4.5 billion years
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
core formation
gravity anomalies magnetosphere paleomagnetism electromagnetic induction seismic activity heat flow heat generation geomagnetic reversals core-mantle interactions magnetic field generation core convection core dynamics core-mantle boundary Earth's_crust Earth's_mantle magnetic_anomalies Earth's_thermal_evolution geodynamo_process |
gptkbp:climate |
approximately 4000 to 6000 degrees Celsius
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gptkbp:composedOf |
iron
nickel mostly iron and nickel |
gptkbp:coolingSystem |
radioactive decay
residual heat from formation |
gptkbp:criticalReception |
approximately 3.6 million atmospheres
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gptkbp:depth |
approximately 2900 kilometers
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gptkbp:distribution |
about 12.8 to 13.1 g/cm³
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gptkbp:established |
seismology
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gptkbp:explores |
laboratory experiments
computer simulations deep_Earth_imaging |
gptkbp:historical_analysis |
geophysics
geodynamics |
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the Earth's core
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gptkbp:impact |
Earth's_rotation
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gptkbp:influenceOn |
volcanic activity
tectonic activity |
gptkbp:location |
center_of_the_Earth
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gptkbp:model |
geodynamo_model
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gptkbp:movement |
convection currents
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gptkbp:participatesIn |
plate tectonics
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gptkbp:releaseYear |
magnetic field measurements
seismic waves analysis |
gptkbp:responsibleFor |
Earth's_magnetic_field
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gptkbp:size |
about 2,440 kilometers in radius
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gptkbp:state |
liquid outer core
solid inner core |
gptkbp:surroundingArea |
mantle
outer core |
gptkbp:theory |
dynamo theory
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