New experiments suggest Earth's core contains up to 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen - Phys.org
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New experiments suggest Earth's core contains up to 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen - Phys.org

Source:Phys.Org
Author:Krystal Kasal

Scientists have long known that Earth’s core is mostly made of iron, but the density is not high enough for it to be pure iron, meaning lighter elements exist in the core, as well. In particular, it’s suspected to be a major reservoir of hydrogen. A new study…