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3 years ago

How is continental crust different from oceanic crust

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Amanda [17]3 years ago

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The oceanic crust is more dense compared to the continental crust.

guajiro [1.7K]3 years ago

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Continental crust is the crust that moves the continents, and is less dense. Oceanic crust is the crust that contains oceans, and is more dense. With the O.C being less dense, if the two collide, the O.C will go under the C.C, forming a subduction zone.

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