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Glossary

mantle

The mantle is the part of the Earth's interior that lies between the outer core and the crust. The boundary between the mantle and the crust is known as the Moho.

mantle
Definition Credit: Offshore Oil and Natural Gas: Video Guide
Image Credit: adapted from The Last Billion Years

   

    Last Modified: 2005-04-15