Continental crust is typically about 30-50 km thick, whereas oceanic crust is only about 5-10 km thick. This difference in thickness is primarily due to variations in composition and density between the two types of crust. Continental crust is made up of less dense, older rocks, while oceanic crust is composed of denser, younger basaltic rocks.
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