Video - Unbelievable Secrets Beneath the Earth: From Intense Heat to Ancient Rocks!
Did you know that the Earth's core is as hot as the surface of the sun? That's right, temperatures can reach up to 10,800 degrees Fahrenheit down there. And speaking of heat, some rocks beneath our feet are older than the moon itself! Imagine that! In 1864, Jules Verne wrote "Journey to the Center of the Earth," but did you know that real-life explorers have ventured deep into the Earth too? The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia reached a depth of over 7.5 miles, but they had to stop because it got too hot to handle. More bizarrely, scientists discovered tiny plankton fossils down there—yes, marine life miles underground! Ever heard of "Earthquakes that never end"? These are called slow-slip events, and they can last for weeks or even months. And get this, there's enough gold in the Earth's core to cover the entire surface of the planet in a 1.5-foot layer of gold! So, next time you look down, remember there's a whole world of strange and mysterious things beneath your feet. What's the most fascinating thing you learned today? Drop a comment below!