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Why is the Earth Core So Hot?

April 26, 2017core earth hot

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Why is the Earth Core So Hot?

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Much of the heat in the core of the earth that keeps it so hot is left over from the creation of earth. Some is also created the movement of denser material moving to the center of the core. This is called frictional heat. Lastly, there is heat created by the radioactive elements as they decay.