How does scientists know earth has a solid core surrounded by mantle when we have never dug so deep? How do that happens when IMO 12 km is the deepest we have dug?

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How does scientists know earth has a solid core surrounded by mantle when we have never dug so deep? How do that happens when IMO 12 km is the deepest we have dug?

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Earthquakes create waves which travel through the Earth and they can measure how long it takes to pass through certain parts. https://youtu.be/Oum1JnrI0XY

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