Continental crust
volume
British pronunciation/kˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl kɹˈʌst/
American pronunciation/kˌɑːntɪnˈɛntəl kɹˈʌst/

Definice a Význam "continental crust"

Continental crust
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kontinentální kůra, pevninská kůra

the thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, composed mainly of granitic rocks and less dense than oceanic crust

continental crust

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Příklad
The lithosphere includes the Earth's continental crust, forming the solid ground beneath our feet.
Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
Geological forces uplifted the continental crust, forming the towering peaks of the Andes.
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