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The Crust and the Outer Mantle.....if thirty-year old memories are correct. Suggest you verify from another source to be sure.

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What are the two layers of the core?

The two layers of the Earth's core are the outer core and the inner core. The outer core is composed primarily of molten iron and nickel, while the inner core is solid due to the immense pressure at the center of the Earth.


How has the study of earthquakes helped us understand the inner layer of the earth?

Earthquakes are caused by a shift in two different plates beneath the earths surface. The shift is usually caused by convectional magma flows underneath the earths crust. This is because the plates are purely floating slabs of rock on the magma beneath it. The layer beneath the crust is called the mantle.


What are the names of other two layers of the earth and what are they made of?

The other two layers of the Earth are the mantle and the core. The mantle is primarily composed of silicate minerals, while the core is mostly made of iron and nickel.


Are small earthquakes indicators of bigger earthquakes to come?

Sometimes. In convergent/destructive plate boundaries, before larger earthquakes occur, the movements of the plates will result in smaller earthquakes. When the plates finally collide into each other, shockwaves will radiate out from the epicenter and cause the larger earthquake. In transform plate boundaries, the two plates rub against each other and the shockwaves causes the plates to move. Basicly the earth is made in layers, and the layers below us are made of constantly moveing plates. When two plates hit each other this will cause an earthquake. Wheather their are earthquakes after this depend on many variables, so you'd probably want to go to a professional web sight, if their a part their explaination you don't undrestand someone on wiki answers could probably help.


Why do earth scientists use two different ways of classifying the earths layers?

Earth scientists use two different ways of classifying the Earth's layers because they have distinct properties and characteristics. The chemical composition provides information about the materials that make up the layers, while the mechanical properties inform us about how the layers behave under stress and pressure. Both classifications are important for understanding the Earth's structure and dynamics.