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Continental and oceanic crust, artwork C016 / 3737
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Continental and oceanic crust, artwork C016 / 3737
Continental and oceanic crust. Cutaway block artwork of the Earths crust (brown) at the edge of a continent. It is thinnest beneath the ocean (far right), thicker beneath the continent (centre), and thickest beneath mountain ranges (the Andes, far left). Here, off Argentina, an extensive continental shelf ends in a slope down to the abyssal plain under the Atlantic. The crust-mantle boundary is the Mohorovicic discontinuity. The upper layer of the mantle (dark red) is rigid and moves with the crust, forming the lithosphere. Beneath the lithosphere lies the ductile part of the mantle, the asthenosphere (light red), over which the crusts tectonic plates move
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This photo print, titled "Continental and oceanic crust, artwork C016 / 3737" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate layers of our Earth's crust. The image showcases a cutaway block artwork that vividly depicts the variations in thickness and composition of the continental and oceanic crust. At first glance, we are drawn to the edge of a continent where the brown-colored crust appears thinnest beneath the vast expanse of the ocean on the far right. As our eyes wander towards the center, we observe how it gradually thickens beneath the continent itself. However, it is when we shift our gaze towards the left that we truly appreciate nature's grandeur – witnessing its thickest form beneath majestic mountain ranges like Andes. Located off Argentina, this particular scene unveils an extensive continental shelf stretching out before descending into an abyssal plain under the Atlantic Ocean. It is here that we encounter one of Earth's defining boundaries – known as Mohorovicic discontinuity – marking where crust meets mantle. The upper layer of mantle depicted in dark red represents rigidity and moves in unison with Earth's ever-shifting lithosphere - forming tectonic plates upon which continents rest. Beneath lies another layer called asthenosphere (light red), characterized by its ductile nature allowing for plate movement. With its rich geological details beautifully illustrated against a white background, this artwork serves as a visual gateway to understanding plate tectonics and appreciating South America's diverse landscapes while shedding light on fundamental concepts within earth science such as seismology and rock formation.
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