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  • crust

    The crust is the outermost major layer of the earth, ranging from about 10 to 65 km in thickness worldwide. The uppermost 15-35 km of crust is brittle enough to produce earthquakes. (See also Earthquake ABC)

    crust

    Continental and oceanic crust.