Earth's core may be coated in a layer of crystals created by water leaking from the surface: study

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An artist's impression shows a cross-section of the Earth. Inside subducted water-rich earth is shown going towards the core and magma is shown rising toward the surface.
An artist's impression of how water could seep into the Earth, creating a layer of crystals around the core.

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Earth's mysterious core appears to be leaking, leaving scientists baffled

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Earth's inner core is more like a ball of butter than a solid metal sphere, a new study suggests

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An artist's conception of the different layer's of our planet, including the crust, mantle, and inner and outer cores.

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Earth's mysterious core is weirder than you think, and we're only just beginning to uncover its secrets

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An artist's impression of what the layers inside of the earth could look like. It shows the Earth quartered to reveal the crust, upper and lower mantle, and the outer and inner core, which are glowing bright at the center of the planet.
An illustration of Earth's core.

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