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Earth layers, artwork
Earth layers. Cutaway computer artwork showing the layers that make up the structure of the Earth and the movement (arrows) of molten lava within them. The external layer (crust) shows the Earths surface topography and atmosphere, including land (brown) and water (blue). This layer extends downwards for around 35 kilometres. The mantle is a viscous layer of rocks under high pressures and temperatures, extending downwards to a depth of around 2890 kilometres. The outer core is a liquid layer of iron and nickel, around 2260 kilometres thick. The inner core (centre) is a liquid sphere of a iron-nickel alloy, with a radius of 1220 kilometres
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate layers that compose our planet Earth. Through a cutaway computer artwork, we are presented with a mesmerizing view of the Earth's internal structure and the dynamic movement of molten lava within it. The external layer, known as the crust, is depicted in brown and blue hues representing land and water respectively. This outermost layer extends approximately 35 kilometers downwards, revealing the Earth's surface topography and atmosphere. Moving deeper into the Earth, we encounter the mantle - a viscous layer of rocks under immense pressures and temperatures that reaches depths of around 2890 kilometers. Further down lies the liquid outer core composed mainly of iron and nickel, spanning an impressive thickness of about 2260 kilometers. At its very center resides the inner core - a liquid sphere made up of an iron-nickel alloy with a radius measuring 1220 kilometers. This stunning illustration not only highlights these distinct layers but also emphasizes their interconnectedness through arrows depicting currents within molten lava. The black background enhances this visual spectacle by accentuating each concentric shell. With elements such as geology, volcanic activity, physical geography, planetary science, and earth sciences all intertwined in this artwork; it serves as a reminder of how complex yet awe-inspiring our terrestrial home truly is.
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