Although the inner core is 5200km beneath our feet, the effect of its presence is especially important on Earths surface. The heat of Earths solid inner core churns the molten liquid outer core. The churning generates electric currents and, as a result, creates the planets magnetic field.Without our magnetic field, the surface would not be protected from solar radiation, and life on Earth would not be able to exist.The magnetic field of the Earth deflects most of the solar wind. The charged particles in the solar wind would strip away the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays.Calculations of the loss of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere of Mars, resulting from scavenging of ions by the solar wind, indicate that the dissipation of the magnetic field of Mars caused a near-total loss of its atmosphere. In conclusion magnetic field with its source protects us from dangerous cosmic rays, and continues to surprise us with its wonderful complexity. news.discovery/earth/earth-inner-core-shifts-speeds-130514.htm sciencedaily/releases/2011/02/110220142817.htm
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