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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?

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  • Originally Aired January 5, 2005
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
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