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Dr. Binocs introduces the concept of the Earth having a crust, similar to a pizza, and outlines the main layers: Crust, Mantle, and Core.
The Earth's crust consists of rocks, soil, and everything on the surface. It's about three times thicker under land than under oceans and extends roughly 25 miles deep.
The mantle is a thick, solid, rocky layer that the crust floats on, accounting for about 85% of Earth's total mass. Its thickness is approximately 1800 miles, making it the largest layer, with varying consistencies of rocks at different depths.
The outer core is composed of super-hot liquid molten lava, believed to be made of iron and nickel. It extends to a depth of 3000 miles beneath the surface.
The innermost part of the Earth, the inner core, is a solid ball of iron and nickel, extending another 900 miles towards the center. It is the hottest part of the Earth, as hot as the surface of the sun.
The crust occupies less than 1% of Earth's volume. The inner core is the hottest part of Earth, comparable to the sun's surface temperature. Dr. Binocs concludes the segment, promising more fun facts in the future.