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Is it true that the crust is about 50-70km thick?

Is it true that the crust is about 50-70km thick?

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Asked by Mscarb, Last updated: Nov 09, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

John Adney
The oceanic crust is 3–6 mi (5–10 km) thick, while the continental crust averages about 20 mi (35 km) in thickness and can reach 40 mi (70 km) in certain sections, particularly those found under recently elevated mountain ranges such as the Himalayas.

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John Smith

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Answered Nov 03, 2016

False
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