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  • Continental vs. Oceanic Crust: Understanding Earth's Crust Thickness
    You're likely referring to the two main types of Earth's crust:

    * Continental crust: This is the thicker crust, typically around 40 km thick. It's made up of less dense, lighter rocks like granite.

    * Oceanic crust: This is the thinner crust, typically around 8 km thick. It's made up of denser, heavier rocks like basalt.

    So, the thickness of the Earth's crust is approximately 40 km for continental crust and 8 km for oceanic crust.

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