The Lower Mantle

12/11/24

“What’s special about the Earth’s lower mantle?”

The Earth’s mantle is a marvel to behold. Connecting the crust and the core, it’s a transition that makes up most of the planet’s volume. Over half of the Earth’s total volume is located in what’s called the Lower Mantle, where temperatures can reach up to 2600 kelvin and pressure 127 gigapascals. 

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