How Thick Are Tectonic Plates
Seismic investigations of the seafloor have determined that the thickness of oceanic crust averages about 6–7 km at fast- and intermediate-spreading rate ridges, but typically is much thinner at slow-spreading MOR where the crust exhibits greater variation in thickness and is remarkably complex compared to crust formed …

How deep would you have to drill to reach the center of the Earth?

The inner core is one giant sphere of solid iron, so it would definitely be challenging to get through. But if you did find a way, you’d soon hit the halfway point, about 6.4 million meters down, also known as the center of the Earth.

How deep would you have to drill to reach the center of the Earth Brain Pop?

How deep would you have to drill to reach the center of the earth? About 6,000 kilometers.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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