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Scientists Learned More About the Ginormous Blobs in the Center of the Earth
Though, of course, they’re still shrouded in mystery
While humans occupy a lot of space — about half of the landmass on our planet — the other half remains largely untouched by us. The oceans, too, are only about 20 percent explored — meaning nearly 80 percent is unknown to us. I used to think we grew apathetic toward our planet and instead turned our gaze to the Moon, the solar system, and the entire universe.
I once wondered why we know more about Outerspace than our oceans. Then I learned Outerspace is more hospitable and easier to study than our oceans, not to mention the deeper parts of Earth. But now, as technology advances, scientists are learning new ways to penetrate the planet from a safe distance, and they found something unexpected…ginormous blobs near the center of Earth.
Ginormous What?
You read that right. Experts found ginormous blobs near the center of the planet. The word “blob” may not be the most scientific of terms, but it’s an accurate description. Some scientists called them LLSVP or Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces, but I’m going to call them the Blobs because it’s more fun.
