Illustration showing the core,mantle and crust of Mercury. Geologists estimate that Mercury's core occupies about 42% of its volume; in comparison,for Earth this proportion is 17%. Recent research suggests that Mercury has a molten core with a mantle of silicates,500-700 km thick,surrounding it. Mercury's crust is believed to be 100-300 km thick based on data gathered from earth based observation,and the mariner 10 mission | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Schroeder, Monica / Science Source Photo / Researchers |
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