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  • Earth's Crust Thickness: A Detailed Explanation
    The Earth's crust is thinner than the Earth itself.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Earth's diameter: Approximately 12,742 kilometers (7,917 miles)

    * Crust thickness: Varies, but on average about 30-50 kilometers (19-31 miles) for continental crust and about 5-10 kilometers (3-6 miles) for oceanic crust.

    So, the Earth's crust is only a tiny fraction of the Earth's total diameter.

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