Statements (16)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
geological formation
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| gptkbp:affects |
P-waves (change velocity at boundary)
S-waves (do not pass through outer core) |
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
early 20th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gutenberg discontinuity
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| gptkbp:locatedBetween |
gptkb:Earth's_mantle
gptkb:Earth's_outer_core |
| gptkbp:marksChangeIn |
material composition
seismic wave velocities |
| gptkbp:maximumDepth |
approximately 2,900 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Beno_Gutenberg
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Earth's internal structure
|
| gptkbp:separates |
liquid iron-nickel outer core
solid silicate mantle |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Beno_Gutenberg
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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