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  • Earth's Core: Structure, Composition, and Magnetic Field
    The central part of the Earth below the mantle is the core.

    The core is further divided into two parts:

    * Outer Core: This is a liquid layer, mostly composed of iron and nickel, with temperatures reaching over 5,000°C. The movement of this liquid metal generates Earth's magnetic field.

    * Inner Core: This is a solid ball of iron and nickel, even hotter than the outer core (around 5,200°C). The intense pressure at this depth prevents the iron from melting, despite the high temperature.

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