CharlieO is wondering. This is a good thing. Lets be kind or be gone.
He did ask some good questions, and I believe would learn about the answers for them.
1)What are the theories that describe the process for earth attaining an iron rich core, and evidence for them?
I don't believe Charlie has dismissed any existing theories as false. Although he has referred to some explanations as stupid, which is fine if that is how he wants to feel about it, but hopefully this is not how he responds to the feedback contributed on this forum.
I interpreted his intentions as being curious, based on the fact he is puzzled.
He provided suggestions based on his knowledge, allowing us to get insight into his thinking. And at the same time provided questions to help find information alternative to his thinking, so that he may be rid of this puzzled state.
Anyway, whether I agree or disagree on how people are treating this topic is besides the point. The puzzling thought of earth obtaining high amounts of iron in a rather low iron content universe. Surely some of the answers must offer up a bit of the fact that this particular solar system was quite rare, one in a million you might say. As for lucky? well that wouldnt be an appropiate word.. It would pose the question of lucky for whom or what, which is a bit off the topic.
I have not studied this subject at any great lengths, that is, the formation of planets, and more specifically our own local system. So this is interesting.
I probably would not have been inspired (anytime soon, lol) to study it if it wasn't for the questions Charlie has asked, so in that respect I thank him.
I see there have been some links provided, and I will be sure to check up on them.
