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  • Crust vs. Mantle: Understanding Earth's Layer Thicknesses
    The crust is thinner than the mantle.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Crust: The outermost layer of Earth, composed of relatively light, solid rock. It's about 3-5 miles thick under the oceans (oceanic crust) and 25 miles thick under the continents (continental crust).

    * Mantle: The layer beneath the crust, extending to a depth of about 1800 miles. It's mostly solid rock, but it behaves like a very viscous fluid over long periods.

    Therefore, the mantle is significantly thicker than the crust.

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