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Continental crust
/kˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl kɹˈʌst/
/kˌɑːntɪnˈɛntəl kɹˈʌst/Continental crust
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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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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.
