liquid metal

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, liquid metal has been mentioned in one podcast episode on CGP Grey (Apr 2025). Liquid metal in Earth's outer core (iron-rich) convects and, with Coriolis-induced coiling, generates Earth's magnetic field that drives magnetic north drift.

Liquid metal in Earth's outer core (iron-rich) convects and, with Coriolis-induced coiling, generates Earth's magnetic field that drives magnetic north drift.

liquid metal at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardApr 2025 on CGP Grey
Fieldgeophysics

Who talks about liquid metal on podcasts?

CGP Grey brought up liquid metal; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on CGP Grey.

What is liquid metal mentioned alongside?

Influenced by: magnetic fields