SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

No need to wait for an earthquake: Ocean storms can also unlock Earth’s core

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Ocean storms near Greenland and Newfoundland generate seismic waves strong enough to travel through Earth's core, offering a new way to study planetary interiors. This method could help explore planets without earthquakes or plate tectonics. Researchers used specialized seismometers to detect faint vibrations from Atlantic storms, providing valuable data about Earth's core structure.

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