The Mantle is the second layer of the Earth. It is the biggest and takes up 84 percent of the Earth. In this section you will learn and more about how hot the mantle is, what it is made of, and some interesting facts about the Mantle. Sections. The mantle is divided into two sections. read more
The mantle is the largest of the geological layers that make up the Earth. It is found beneath the crust and is about 1,800 miles thick. Surrounding the core, the mantle makes up about 84 percent of the volume of the Earth. read more
The Earth's mantle is the portion of the planet that lies between the crust and the core. Some of its secrets are now coming to light. The Earth's mantle is the portion of the planet that lies between the crust and the core. read more