Interactive 3D Layers of the Earth Model

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Fig. 01 · Layers of the Earth · Drag to rotate

Reference Images

Earth layer views

3D Earth cutaway showing crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core as nested layers. — **3D cutaway**Three-quarter view showing the four main compositional layers.

Oblique 3D cutaway of Earth with colored internal layers visible. — **Oblique cutaway**Angled slice that makes the mantle and core shells easier to compare.

Half Earth cross-section showing concentric crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. — **Cross-section**Half-Earth view emphasizing the concentric layer structure.

Exploded 3D Earth layers with crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core separated. — **Exploded layers**Separated shells reveal the order of layers from surface to center.

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About this 3D layers of the Earth model

This interactive Earth diagram focuses on the four compositional layers of the planet: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Use the model for spatial exploration, then compare it with the compact 3D reference views. Need a labeled handout instead? Generate a layers of the Earth diagram or explore related Earth science visuals like the rock cycle.

Layers in this model

Crust: The thin rocky shell at the surface, including continental and oceanic crust.
Mantle: The thick hot-rock layer that makes up most of Earth’s volume and drives slow convection.
Outer core: A liquid iron-nickel layer whose motion helps produce Earth’s magnetic field.
Inner core: A dense solid iron-nickel sphere at the center of Earth, kept solid by extreme pressure.

FAQ

What layers are shown in the 3D Earth model?

The model shows the four compositional layers commonly used in Earth science: crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

How do I use the 3D Earth diagram?

Drag to rotate the model, scroll or pinch to zoom, and use Reset view to recenter the cutaway. The reference images below the viewer show alternate 3D views of the same topic.

Can I make a labeled printable version?

Yes. Use the Layers of the Earth Diagram Generator to create labeled or blank worksheet-style diagrams for handouts, slides, and posters.