Comments on: Discovery of the Earth's Inner, Inner Core http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/ Space and astronomy news Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:15:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Alex http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-58562 Alex Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:09:46 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-58562 I suspect that the pressures involved have something to do with this, as well as iron purity. I suspect that the pressures involved have something to do with this, as well as iron purity.

]]> By: Lab Lemming http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-57762 Lab Lemming Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:43:21 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-57762 This inner core is solid because it is pure iron, while the outer core has other impurities that lower its melting point. Think of it like freezing a soda- the ice forms as pure ice, while the rest of the soda gets more syrupy. The main difference is that unlike ice, solid iron sinks instead of floating. This inner core is solid because it is pure iron, while the outer core has other impurities that lower its melting point. Think of it like freezing a soda- the ice forms as pure ice, while the rest of the soda gets more syrupy. The main difference is that unlike ice, solid iron sinks instead of floating.

]]> By: jhonny http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-54483 jhonny Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:48:14 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-54483 de de de de de you all stupi d hoe de de de de de you all stupi d hoe

]]> By: jhonny http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-54482 jhonny Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:47:29 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-54482 i think you all are jugganot noobs i think you all are jugganot noobs

]]> By: Smarty pants http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-49445 Smarty pants Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:38:29 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-49445 But it didn't give me much info But it didn't give me much info

]]> By: Smarty pants http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-49444 Smarty pants Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-49444 Thanks Thanks

]]> By: morgan http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-38728 morgan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:44:11 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-38728 why is the inner core solid iron when the outer core is melted iron? why is the inner core solid iron when the outer core is melted iron?

]]> By: Raúl Caicedo Astudillo http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-18045 Raúl Caicedo Astudillo Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-18045 What would happen if inner core were the coldest zone of the planet? 1. It would be compound by solid oxygen (paramagnetic) 2. Outer core would be liquid oxygen (paramagnetic) 3. αo2 orthorhombic solid oxygen phase would be magnetic 4. Inner core would be a huge bubble floating in the center of the outer core. 5. Inner core would have an empty space >1326 km of diameter in its center. The Earth's magnetic field is originated by a paramagnetic mass like the liquid oxygen and magnetic-paramagnetic like the solid oxygen. The αo2 orthorhombic solid oxygen phase located in the central zone is responsible of magnetizing the entirety nucleus. When the temperature is not as low as to reach in the αo2 solid oxygen phase the nucleus is magnetized only when it is under the influence of an external magnetic field, like the Sun's magnetic field for example, because the whole mass is paramagnetic. Due to the Sun’s magnetic field have polarity reversals each eleven year, The Earth’s magnetic field also have polarity reversals in times of global heating. Due to the intensity of magnetism of a paramagnetic is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature and the intensity of the Earth magnetic field has decreased 10% in the last 100 year, means that the global heating is in process and a polarity reversal of the Earth magnetic field may occur soon. A summary of this new theory would be sent if required. E-mail: rcaicedo.adiabatica@gmail.com What would happen if inner core were the coldest zone of the planet?

1. It would be compound by solid oxygen (paramagnetic)
2. Outer core would be liquid oxygen (paramagnetic)
3. αo2 orthorhombic solid oxygen phase would be magnetic
4. Inner core would be a huge bubble floating in the center of the outer core.
5. Inner core would have an empty space >1326 km of diameter in its center.

The Earth's magnetic field is originated by a paramagnetic mass like the liquid oxygen and magnetic-paramagnetic like the solid oxygen. The αo2 orthorhombic solid oxygen phase located in the central zone is responsible of magnetizing the entirety nucleus. When the temperature is not as low as to reach in the αo2 solid oxygen phase the nucleus is magnetized only when it is under the influence of an external magnetic field, like the Sun's magnetic field for example, because the whole mass is paramagnetic. Due to the Sun’s magnetic field have polarity reversals each eleven year, The Earth’s magnetic field also have polarity reversals in times of global heating.

Due to the intensity of magnetism of a paramagnetic is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature and the intensity of the Earth magnetic field has decreased 10% in the last 100 year, means that the global heating is in process and a polarity reversal of the Earth magnetic field may occur soon.

A summary of this new theory would be sent if required. E-mail: rcaicedo.adiabatica@gmail.com

]]> By: Alfredo Amador http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-15802 Alfredo Amador Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:54:09 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15802 It's nice to know, now we have something new within something old. However, until we have a real good physical way to see these layers, inner core and inner inner core will do just fine. To me, this variable is just a constant anyway! It's nice to know, now we have something new within something old. However, until we have a real good physical way to see these layers, inner core and inner inner core will do just fine. To me, this variable is just a constant anyway!

]]> By: Phil Glover http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-15648 Phil Glover Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:32:46 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15648 Phil says Ever seen a wobble ball flying through the air. That's exactly like planets would behave if that heavy iron core was just a teeny little bit off centre, and guess what , not one of the members of the solar system behaves that way. Phil says
Ever seen a wobble ball flying through the air.
That's exactly like planets would behave if that heavy iron core was just a teeny little bit off centre, and guess what , not one of the members of the solar system behaves that way.

]]> By: Eugene Dusina, nuke physics http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-15448 Eugene Dusina, nuke physics Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:33:26 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15448 Forgot to mention these un-explainable facts are called artifacts, such as a fine gold chain embedded in lump of coal, metallic balls of impossible ultra precision and hardness, in African mines, as well as walls of concrete block polished to mirror fine, and dozens of other artifacts, impossible to explain with earth scientific knowledge. Forgot to mention these un-explainable facts are called artifacts, such as a fine gold chain embedded in lump of coal, metallic balls of impossible ultra precision and hardness, in African mines, as well as walls of concrete block polished to mirror fine, and dozens of other artifacts, impossible to explain with earth scientific knowledge.

]]> By: Eugene Dusina, nuke physics http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-2/#comment-15446 Eugene Dusina, nuke physics Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:24:42 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15446 The inner core is "known to be iron". How entertaining... Common sense says, IF the earth was EVER liquid, that at the center would be concentrated the heaviest elements. U238 with its few pct. of 235, and a few miles in diameter and at a pressure of about 10E16, would be expected to spontaneously fission, heat to tens of kilodegrees, sufficient to reduce density till fission became stable, and run for years. EARTH WOULD BE EXPECTED TO HAVE NATURAL NUCLEAR REACTOR AT ITS CENTER, as would all planets which went through a liquid phase in their creation. This would explain why the temp of the ground goes up ad infinitim as one drills deeper, would it not? Scientists have always been run by dogma, generated by the political ones at the top, and all facts which do not agree with that, are hidden away in dusty drawers never again to be looked at again lest one be drummed out of the professions. The inner core is "known to be iron". How entertaining…

Common sense says, IF the earth was EVER liquid, that at the center would be concentrated the heaviest elements.

U238 with its few pct. of 235, and a few miles in diameter and at a pressure of about 10E16, would be expected to spontaneously fission, heat to tens of kilodegrees, sufficient to reduce density till fission became stable, and run for years. EARTH WOULD BE EXPECTED TO HAVE NATURAL NUCLEAR REACTOR AT ITS CENTER, as would all planets which went through a liquid phase in their creation.

This would explain why the temp of the ground goes up ad infinitim as one drills deeper, would it not?

Scientists have always been run by dogma, generated by the political ones at the top, and all facts which do not agree with that, are hidden away in dusty drawers never again to be looked at again lest one be drummed out of the professions.

]]> By: Bubba J. http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15397 Bubba J. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:10:15 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15397 Is it possible that we living on the surface a stellar remnant? I mean look at the major chemical constituents of the planet. Is it possible that we living on the surface a stellar remnant?

I mean look at the major chemical constituents of the planet.

]]> By: Josh M. http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15394 Josh M. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:25:21 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15394 I suggest we call it "Where Taco Bell gets their taco meat from" I suggest we call it "Where Taco Bell gets their taco meat from"

]]> By: Jim (himself) http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15377 Jim (himself) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:41:51 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15377 Is it possible to create the material of core 1 or core 2 in a labority setting? Do they share the same polarity ? Can we assume that the two core construct is the basis for all planitary developement in our system? How much difference is there in the density between core 1 and core2? Is it possible to create the material of core 1 or core 2 in a labority setting? Do they share the same polarity ? Can we assume that the two core construct is the basis for all planitary developement in our system? How much difference is there in the density between core 1 and core2?

]]> By: Jim (himself) http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15376 Jim (himself) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:07:18 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15376 Could it be possible that the rotational speeds of these two separate cores be the genesis of our magnetosphere.? Is the boundry between core 1 and core 2 constant in relative rotational speeds? How do they relate in axial repositioning ? Do they alter when the polarity shifts.? Is there a difference in the radioactivity between core 1 and core 2? Could it be possible that the rotational speeds of these two separate cores be the genesis of our magnetosphere.? Is the boundry between core 1 and core 2 constant in relative rotational speeds? How do they relate in axial repositioning ? Do they alter when the polarity shifts.? Is there a difference in the radioactivity between core 1 and core 2?

]]> By: astrojr1 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15375 astrojr1 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:51:23 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15375 How about inner core, middle core, outer core. The inner core is not inner any more so why hang on to it. Pluto's not a planet, Janet, etc. How about inner core, middle core, outer core. The inner core is not inner any more so why hang on to it. Pluto's not a planet, Janet, etc.

]]> By: me http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15369 me Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:05:16 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15369 I'm for "innermost core"! I'm for "innermost core"!

]]> By: David Braun http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15365 David Braun Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:47:03 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15365 I saw an article which suggested that the inner inner core consists of very heavy metals, including radioactive ones such as uranium which may contribute to the maintainence of the fluidity of the iron core. I saw an article which suggested that the inner inner core consists of very heavy metals, including radioactive ones such as uranium which may contribute to the maintainence of the fluidity of the iron core.

]]> By: Phil Glover http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15360 Phil Glover Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:24:25 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15360 Phil says; How about '' core blimey '' Iron core- inner or outer, Why is anything heavy at the centre, what's the big attraction ? Phil says;
How about " core blimey "
Iron core- inner or outer, Why is anything heavy at the centre, what's the big attraction ?

]]> By: Dan http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15353 Dan Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:22:02 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15353 Perhaps "crystalline core"? Perhaps "crystalline core"?

]]> By: Drlove http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15351 Drlove Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:46:05 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15351 How about the chewy nuget center! How about the chewy nuget center!

]]> By: Ed http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15350 Ed Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:40:46 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15350 How about "innermost core" and "inner core layer"? How about "innermost core" and "inner core layer"?

]]> By: SC http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15344 SC Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:25:41 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15344 Hardcore / Softcore =D Hardcore / Softcore

=D

]]> By: alphonso richardson http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/comment-page-1/#comment-15334 alphonso richardson Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.universetoday.com/2008/03/10/discovery-of-the-earths-inner-inner-core/#comment-15334 I like the sound of 'inner core centre'. How about sub-core, outer & central? I like the sound of 'inner core centre'. How about sub-core, outer & central?

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