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1. Moho Discontinuity

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   Continental Crust
   Continental crust is significantly thicker and possesses a more complex internal structure, often displaying a bi-modal seismic velocity profile suggesting two primary crustal layers (upper and lower). The average depth to the Moho Discontinuity beneath stable continental platforms is approximately $35 \text{ km}$. Major mountain belts, such as the Himalayas or the [Andes](/entries/ande…