lower mantle en · NOUN
Meanings
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The part of the Earth's mantle from 660 to 2890 km (410 to 1800 miles) below Earth's surface, between the transition zone and the outer core; it occupies about 56% of the total volume of the Earth.
Holonyms: mantle < Earth, earth
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Any similar layer in an exoplanet.
Holonyms: mantle < planet
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lower mantles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
outer mantle · upper mantle · outer mantle · upper mantle