What are three amazing facts about the Earth's mantle?

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

Layers of the Earth Facts. Let’s explore some facts about the layers of the earth! Then, why not take a look at our question sheet in the activity section at the end to test what you have learned. The Earth is made of three layers that are just like an onion – the crust, the mantle and the core. read more