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The asthenosphere contains ultramafic rock that is ductile due to the extreme heat and pressure it experiences.

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Q: What does the asthenosphere contain?
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Does lithosphere or asthenosphere contain partly melted rock from the upper part of the mantle?

The Asthenosphere.


Is the asthenosphere a true liquid like the outer core?

No. The asthenosphere is thought to contain only around 5% melt.


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What is temperature of asthenosphere?

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What is the temperature of asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)