convection cells in earth's outer core
Convection cells in Earth's outer core refer to the circular patterns of heat transfer that occur in the molten iron-nickel layer surrounding the Earth's solid inner core. These cells are driven by the heat released from the core's radioactive decay and are responsible for generating the Earth's magnetic field.
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