Journey to the center of the Earth this morning with these reads.

smithsonianmag.com

The slip of tectonic plates and the fiery eruptions of volcanoes are just the surface manifestations of the beating heart of our planet. Earth is composed of layers, each one playing a different role in protecting all life from solar storms, recycling the planet’s crust and even changing our climate. The ground beneath our feet is a dynamic place that affects us every day.