Question
Distinguish between Gutenberg discontinuity and Mohorovicic discontinuity.
Solution
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. |
