Could the Earth Really Be Hollow? Evidence and Theories Explored

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The concept of a hollow Earth lacks credible physical evidence and is largely dismissed by scientific consensus. Theories supporting a hollow Earth are countered by established scientific principles, particularly the law of gravity, which would be inconsistent with a hollow structure. Additionally, seismic wave studies from earthquakes provide strong evidence of the Earth's solid inner layers, as they demonstrate how P and S waves travel through different materials. Claims that extinct creatures like mammoths could inhabit a hollow Earth are unfounded and not supported by any reliable scientific data.
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Hollow earth?

could the Earth be hollow?...is there any physical evidence or law that can prove/disprove it?...thanks.
 
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A huge preponderance of theory and evidence indicates it is not. I know of no reliable evidence to suggest why it is.
 
Right :biggrin: Where else should Mammoths live?

Gardner thought that mammoths and other extinct creatures wandered freely in the interior of the earth

There must be several refutals :smile: How about the universal law of gravity for instance. Would that help?
 

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