The thickness of continental crust is not only thicker but also less dense than that of oceanic crust. The average thickness of the continental crust is thirty-five kilometers, though it may be considerably thicker or thinner in particular regions.

• 大陆壳的厚度比洋壳大，但密度小于洋壳。陆壳的平均厚度为35公里左右，局部地区有增厚和减薄现象。