Seafloor Sediment Cores

Seafloor sediment cores are cylindrical samples taken from the ocean floor that provide valuable information about Earth's history. Scientists use a special tool to extract these cores, which contain layers of sediment built up over time. Each layer can contain fossils, minerals, and chemical clues about past climates and environments. By analyzing these cores, researchers can understand changes in the ocean and climate over thousands or even millions of years, helping us grasp how Earth's systems work and how they have evolved. This information is crucial for studies on climate change, marine ecosystems, and geological processes.