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Inge Lehmann ForMemRS (13 May 1888 – 21 February 1993) was a Danish seismologist and geophysicist who is known for her discovery in 1936 of the solid inner core that exists within the molten outer core of the Earth.
Inge Lehmann (born May 13, 1888, Copenhagen, Denmark—died February 21, 1993, Copenhagen) was a Danish seismologist best known for her discovery of the inner core of Earth in 1936 by using seismic wave data.
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Learn about Inge Lehmann, the Danish seismologist who discovered the solid inner core of the Earth in 1936. Find out how she used mathematics and earthquake data to challenge the prevailing theory of a molten core.
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Learn how Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann (1888-1993) used seismic waves to reveal the structure of the Earth's interior and propose the existence of a solid inner core. Explore her life, achievements, and challenges as a pioneer among women and scientists.
Mar 26, 2019 · Inge Lehmann was a Danish woman who challenged the prevailing theory of a single molten core and discovered the solid inner core of the Earth. She used seismic wave data, mathematical calculations and international collaboration to advance seismology and geodesy.
In 1936, the Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann (1888–1993), who worked for the Danish Geodetic Institute from 1925 to 1952, suggested from the analysis of P-wave data that the Earth must have an inner core — an important breakthrough in the understanding of the nature of the Earth's interior.
May 23, 2018 · Inge Lehmann (1888-1993) was a Danish geophysicist and seismologist who discovered Earth's inner core in 1936. She also studied Earth's mantle and seismic waves, and worked with Niels Bohr and Niels Erik Nørlund.
