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  • Earth Layers: Understanding Crust, Mantle & Core Thickness
    Please clarify which Earth layer you're asking about! The Earth has several layers:

    * Crust: The outermost layer, ranging from 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 thickest layer, extending from the crust to about 1800 miles (2900 km) deep. It's divided into the upper mantle (which includes the lithosphere and asthenosphere) and the lower mantle.

    * Outer Core: A liquid layer of iron and nickel, about 1400 miles (2200 km) thick.

    * Inner Core: A solid ball of iron and nickel, about 750 miles (1220 km) thick.

    Let me know which layer you're interested in, and I can give you a more specific answer about its thickness. 😊

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