Earth’s E Prime Layer
Why in news ?
Recently, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a mysterious layer – the E prime layer – positioned above Earth’s core.
How Did E Prime Layer Develop Over Time?
- New research reveals a fascinating process where tectonic plates, carrying surface water, have been transporting it deep into the Earth’s interior over billions of years.
- As this water reaches the core-mantle boundary, located approximately 1,800 miles beneath the Earth’s surface, it instigates significant chemical changes that directly influence the structure of the Earth’s core.
Earth’s Inner Layer
Earth is composed of four distinct layers, based on their density. The outermost layer is called crust, then comes the mantle, followed by the outer core and finally, the inner core.
Source – TOI
