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Where is the asthenosphere and what does it do?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The asthenosphere is a section of the upper mantle that enables plate tectonics.

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What is the partially melted part of earth that carries the crust?

It is called the asthenosphere.


The layer of the upper mantle that can flow is the?

asthenosphere


Do plate tectonics sit on the asthenosphere?

they sit on the asthenosphere


Is the Earth's asthenosphere rigid?

No. The asthenosphere is plastic in texture.


What make the asthenosphere?

the mantel makes up the asthenosphere


What part of the mantle is part of the lithosphere?

asthenosphere


What is temperature of asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)


What is the temperature of asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)


What makes up the asthenosphere?

the mantel makes up the asthenosphere


Is asthenosphere the lower mantle?

No. The asthenosphere is part of the upper mantle.


What type of layer is the Asthenosphere?

The Asthenosphere is a layer of the upper mantle.


Which layer of earth contains asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is located in the upper mantle. The asthenosphere is below the lithosphere, the brittle outer shell of the Earth.

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