"Real" Disc Worm???

[jaelanicu]

I have a strange problem with my CD-RW discs.
Most of the discs are low-cost CD-RW discs.
The 2 images below are the top & bottom side of one of my media.

http://www.jjtools.net/images/DiscWormTop.jpg
http://www.jjtools.net/images/DiscWormBottom.jpg

The brand of the media is not my main concern.
My question is:
1. What is that worm-like path on the near edge of the disc? It's like it is eating the disc.
2. What caused it?
3. How to prevent it?

Any input is appreciated.
I thank you in advance.

[TylerDurden]

Looks like the media is seperating from itself.



Tyler!

[Yaya504]

thats creepy

[TylerDurden]

Not really. Discs are made from a couple pieces of plastic and whatevers in the middle (dye and other stuff) that are sandwiched together. I imagin if its too hot like if you left it on your dash of your car or in water or something the disc may seperate.




Tyler!

[Warlock]

I've seen this happen alot with cheap media. Like TD said, the back cover on the cd is seperating from the disc.

[crazygamelover]

Wow that looks likes its about to flake off and any data there is pretty much a goner. Try using the verbatim brand media. mine have held up quite well over the years.