Is the inner core of earth affected by the moon?

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Start date Sep 25, 2013
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In summary, the moon's gravitational pull can affect the inner core of the earth through tidal forces and bulging of the solid earth. There is currently no evidence to suggest that the moon can directly cause earthquakes in the inner core. The moon's position in its orbit can also have an impact on the inner core, but the extent of this impact is still being studied. While the inner core and the moon are not physically connected, their gravitational interactions can affect each other. The moon's phases do not directly affect the inner core, but they can indirectly impact it through changes in the moon's gravitational pull.

Sep 25, 2013

DirectChange

If so, how??

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Sep 25, 2013

DirectChange

Also, would an Iron-nickel alloy stay hot longer than a iron-sulfer combo?

Sep 25, 2013

Drakkith

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Only by the gravitational pull, like the rest of the Earth is. This distorts it very slightly, just like the rest of the Earth is distorted very slightly by its pull.

Not sure about the 2nd question.

Related to Is the inner core of earth affected by the moon?

1. How does the moon affect the inner core of the earth?

The moon's gravitational pull on the earth causes tides in the oceans, but it also causes the solid earth to bulge slightly. This bulging can exert pressure on the inner core, causing small changes in its shape and possibly affecting its rotation.

2. Can the moon cause earthquakes in the inner core of the earth?

There is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that the moon can directly cause earthquakes in the inner core. However, the moon's gravitational pull can affect the earth's tectonic plates, which can indirectly contribute to earthquake activity.

3. Does the moon's position in its orbit have an impact on the inner core?

The moon's position in its orbit can affect the intensity of its gravitational pull on the earth, which in turn can affect the inner core. However, the magnitude of this impact is still being studied and is not fully understood.

4. Are the inner core of the earth and the moon connected in any way?

The inner core of the earth and the moon are not physically connected. However, their gravitational interactions can have an impact on each other, such as the moon's tidal locking with the earth, which is caused by the earth's gravitational pull on the moon.

5. Is the inner core of the earth affected by the moon's phases?

The moon's phases, which are determined by its position relative to the sun, do not directly affect the inner core of the earth. However, the phases can affect the intensity of the moon's gravitational pull on the earth, which may indirectly impact the inner core.