A new study suggests that chunks of Theia, an alien planet that collided with Earth billions of years ago, could be hidden inside our planet.
There may be chunks of an alien planet hiding within Earth. Scientists have long theorized that Earth collided with a planet called Theia 4.5 billion years ago, creating the Moon that we now see every day. Previous theories suggest that Theia was destroyed completely in the collision. However, a new study suggests that the alien planet lives on within the Earth’s core.
Located directly between the limit of the mantle and the core, the core-mantle boundary shows a massive spike in the planet’s internal temperature. Further, scientists have observed seismic waves slowing down for unknown reasons when passing through this region of the planet. This has prompted many to believe that something may be wrapped around the core. It’s this unexplained layer that could be home to the remaining chunks of Theia, helping to keep the heart of our planet warm.
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