Superchrons (IMAGE)

Carnegie Institution for Science

Superchrons

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This figure illustrates superchrons of both normal and reversed polarity over time as the Earth's molten core formed and solidified. It is provided courtesy of Peter Driscoll and David Evans

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Peter Driscoll and David Evans

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