crust

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It consists of three identical satellites that measure magnetic signals originating from Earth's core, mantle, crust, and oceans, along with contributions from the ionosphere and magnetosphere.

From Science Daily

Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model examining whether disturbances in the ionosphere could apply electrostatic forces deep within the Earth's crust.

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Yogurt doesn’t just tenderize; it creates a thin lactic crust that browns beautifully in a hot pan.

From Salon

"Researchers have long suspected that tectonic processes -- that is, movements of the Earth's crust -- played a central role in the formation of the King's Trough," says lead author Dr. Antje Dürkefälden, marine geologist at GEOMAR.

From Science Daily

Researchers at Stanford University have produced the first worldwide map of an unusual type of earthquake that occurs deep in Earth's mantle rather than in the crust.

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