×
Loading in progress

Earth's Core

The Earth's core is some 4000 miles beneath our feet. Beneath the rocky surface lies massive amounts of liquid metals that generate a protective magnetic field. That field shields the planet from dangerous space radiation. Without it, Earth would be as barren as Mars. But with the inner core cooling, is that scenario inevitable?

Next episode
S2005E02 - Surviving Nature's Fury

Episodes

Similar shows (10)

The Great Acceleration
The Great Acceleration
The Truth About...
The Truth About...
Secrets of Skin
Secrets of Skin
Bill Nye: The Science Guy
Bill Nye: The Science Guy
Secrets of the Enchanted Waters
Secrets of the Enchanted Waters
The Universe
The Universe
Découverte
Découverte
Dara O Briain's Science Club
Dara O Briain's Science Club
Horizon
Horizon
Secrets of the Earth
Secrets of the Earth