New research shows one side of the planet Earth's interior cools faster. (Image: Canva)
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Uneven Earth Cooling: Pacific Hemisphere Loses Heat Faster

  • Earth's interior is cooling unevenly, with the Pacific Ocean side losing heat faster than continental regions.
  • Thinner oceanic crust allows more rapid heat escape compared to thicker continental crust.
  • This uneven cooling pattern influences global tectonics, volcanic activity, and geological evolution.
  • Scientists use seismic tomography, computer models, and satellite data to study this deep-Earth phenomenon.
  • The discovery enhances understanding of mantle movement, ancient volcanic patterns, and long-term geological behavior.

Why It Matters: Uneven Earth cooling impacts tectonics, volcanoes, and geological evolution.

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