New Insights into Earth's Core Dynamics and Magnetic Field Formation
Researchers from Coventry University and Laboratoire National des Champs Magnétiques Intenses have conducted an experiment to demonstrate how Earth's magnetic field influences internal flow patterns in the planet's core. Using a model called the "Little Earth Experiment," they mimicked Earth's interior by using a rotating tank filled with sulfuric acid and subjected it to a strong magnetic field. This setup allowed them to map fluid flow directions and velocities, potentially leading to more accurate theories about Earth's core dynamics than current models, which often overlook the magnetic field's impact on these flows.