Scientists say Earth's core is releasing hydrogen, helium and tungsten
Evidence suggests the planet's center is venting materials trapped since its formation about 4.5 billion years ago.
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What happened
Scientists have found signs that materials are escaping from Earth's core, including hydrogen, helium and tungsten. Those materials date to the planet's formation, when it was extremely hot and largely molten. As it cooled, heavier substances sank to build the core, leaving lighter ones in the mantle and crust.
Why it matters
The materials have been trapped since Earth's birth, so their escape links the core to the planet's earliest days.
Coverage
- Scientists Find Evidence That Earth's Core Is Still Leaking Hydrogen, Helium and Tungsten (NDTV)
- Earth's Core Is Leaking All Sorts of Materials That Have Been Trapped Since Our Planet's Birth (sciencealert.com)
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