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Earth’s Core Wobbles Every 8.5 Years, New Study Suggests

23 January 2024
A recent study has revealed an intriguing phenomenon about our planet—Earth’s core undergoes a wobble every 8.5 years. Researchers have discovered that there is a tiny misalignment between the core and the mantle, causing this cyclical wobble. The findings have important implications for our understanding of Earth’s geophysical dynamics, including the length of each day and the planet’s magnetic field.