Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why

Liquid iron in Earth's outer core can behave in surprising ways. Scientists discovered that a large flow of molten material deep beneath the Pacific Ocean changed direction for reasons that remain unclear. Data from ESA satellites helped researchers trace the shift and build a more detailed picture of what is happening near the center of the planet.

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