Can hollow Earth theory be disproven?

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The discussion centers on the hollow Earth theory and its potential disproof through scientific methods. Key evidence includes seismology, which demonstrates the Earth's layered structure by analyzing the behavior of seismic waves. Specifically, S waves indicate a liquid outer core, while P waves confirm a solid inner core. This evidence establishes that the hollow Earth theory is falsifiable based on established geological principles.

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  • Familiarity with P waves and S waves
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I have a friend who vigorously believes in hollow Earth theory. Your typical dreaded up conspiracy theory hippie type. I've looked around the internet and know there are threads similar to this but I'd like to open up a discussion here. How would one disprove hollow Earth theory? I can't imagine something as obvious as HET is unfalsifiable.

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the results of seismology would be one
The reflection of seismic waves off the various layers in the earth
Seismology proved the outer core was liquid as S waves won't traverse it
but the inner core is solid as can be seen with its interaction with P waves ...

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cheers
Dave
 

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