Earth’s Core May Be Hiding a Strange Form of Hydrogen That Exists Nowhere Else on the Planet

A new study suggests that Earth’s inner core may contain a bizarre form of hydrogen that behaves unlike anything found at the surface. The HCP form appears better suited to the conditions inside Earth’s inner core. Hydrogen May Move Between Earth’s Inner And Outer CoreThe study also found that hydrogen is probably not spread evenly throughout the inner core. This difference could drive superionic hydrogen toward the boundary between the inner core and the outer core. Simulation of superionic hydrogen distribution inside Earth’s inner core, with red showing higher concentrations and yellow lower levels.