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  • Earth's Layers: A Comprehensive Guide to Crust, Mantle & Core
    The Earth has five main structural layers:

    1. Crust: The outermost, thinnest layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock. It's divided into oceanic crust (thinner and denser) and continental crust (thicker and less dense).

    2. Upper Mantle: A solid, but very hot and deformable layer, extending to a depth of about 410 km. It's made up of mostly silicate minerals.

    3. Transition Zone: A relatively narrow zone between the upper and lower mantle, where the mineral structure changes due to increasing pressure.

    4. Lower Mantle: Extends from about 410 km to 2,891 km, containing a solid, but very hot and dense layer of rock.

    5. Core: The innermost layer of the Earth, composed of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core. The core is primarily made of iron and nickel, with a very high density.

    It's important to note that these layers are not distinct boundaries, but rather gradual transitions in composition and physical properties.

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