Bilingual glossary of geology
Mohorovicic (Moho) Discontinuity Discontinuité de Mohorovicic (Moho)
The boundary between the crust and mantle (found at depth of 5 to 45 km). It is defined by an abrupt increase in density (seismic velocity) (adapted from: Grotzinger et al., 2007).
Themes:
Earth's formation and structure
Related words:
Crust
Mantle
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Themes:
Earth's formation and structure
Related words:
Crust
Mantle
Image: