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Distinguish between Gutenberg discontinuity and Mohorovicic discontinuity.

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Gutenberg Discontinuity

Mohorovicic Discontinuity

(i)The boundary between the mantle and core at the depth of 2900 km is called Gutenberg's discontinuity.

(i)The boundary between the crust and the mantle is called Mohorovicic discontinuity.

(ii)It was observed by the seismologists, Beno Gutenberg in 1926.

(ii)It was observed by Yugoslav seismologist Mohorovicic in 1909.

 

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