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  • Earth's Mantle: Understanding the Structure and Thickness
    The part of Earth's layers that is about 2300 km thick is the mantle.

    Here's a breakdown of the Earth's major layers and their approximate thicknesses:

    * Crust: 5-70 km thick (varies greatly depending on location)

    * Mantle: 2890 km thick (this includes the upper and lower mantle)

    * Outer Core: 2200 km thick (liquid iron and nickel)

    * Inner Core: 1220 km thick (solid iron and nickel)

    Let me know if you'd like more information about any of these layers!

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