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  • Earth's Layers: Mantle vs. Crust - Thickness Comparison
    The mantle is much thicker than the crust.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Crust: The outermost layer of the Earth, ranging from about 3-5 miles (5-8 km) thick under the oceans (oceanic crust) to 25 miles (40 km) thick under the continents (continental crust).

    * Mantle: The layer beneath the crust, extending about 1800 miles (2900 km) down to the Earth's core.

    Therefore, the mantle is significantly thicker than the crust.

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