Lithosphere Diagram: Earth's Crust and Upper Mantle Structure #163925 (License: Personal Use)

This educational diagram depicts a cross-section of Earth’s outer shell, highlighting the rigid lithosphere composed of the crust and uppermost mantle. It contrasts the thinner, denser oceanic crust with the thicker, lighter continental crust, both resting on the ductile upper mantle. Arrows and labels clarify layer boundaries and structural relationships essential for understanding plate tectonics.

Used in earth science textbooks, online geology courses, and educational websites to explain plate tectonics and Earth’s layered structure; targets students, teachers, and curious learners seeking foundational geologic knowledge.