Turbulence in Earth’s core generates large topographic torques on the mantle

Abstracte Seismic and geodynamic studies indicate that the boundary between the Earth’s liquid outer core and solid mantle is not spherical, but is likely characterized by topography in the form of inverted mountains and valleys that have typical amplitudes of several kilometers. One of the dynamica...

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Main Authors: Tobias G. Oliver, Eric G. Blackman, John A. Tarduno, Michael A. Calkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:Communications Earth & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-025-02451-6
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