A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Why is the core of the earth so hot?

Best Answers

Another reason why the earth is so hot, is that mantle convection is a very inefficient way to transport said heat, and thus the earth loses energy very slowly. We know how hot the interior of the earth might be because of laboratory experiments, and also volcanic eruptions. read more

Earth's heat comes from a few sources. Planets form when a huge amount of material collides together in space. This collision generates a LOT of heat. Other impacts that hit the planet, like meteorites, also create heat. read more

Encyclopedia Research

Wikipedia: