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Mountains don't sink because of buoyancy. The continental crust and the rest of the lithosphere float on the asthenosphere like a boat on the water. Mountains have roots that extend down into the asthenosphere that coordinate to the mass of the mountain.
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What are structures on earth that move on the asthenosphere?
One example of a structure on Earth that moves on the asthenosphere is a tectonic plate. These plates are huge sections of Earth's lithosphere that float and move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere. The movement of these plates is responsible for phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.
Most deformable layer of the Earth?
Asthenosphere
What color is the asthenosphere?
the asthenosphere is green:D
Can you have an earthquake focus within the asthenosphere?
no, there cannot be earthquakes in the asthenosphere
Makes up the asthenosphere?
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
A region where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere?
a region where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere is called a subduction zone.
Why don't continents sink intothe asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is just below the lithosphere and is where plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments occur. The continents float on this malleable layer that is semi-solid.
Why do shark sink when they die?
because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die. because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die.
Why do some shark die when they sink?
because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die. because sharks have to swim to breath so if they dont swim then they dont breath causeing them to sink and die.
What are two natural occurrences common in the Andes that cause the mountains to rise and the coast to sink?
What are two natural occurrences common in the Andes, that cause the mountains to rise and the coast to sink?
What are structures on earth that move on the asthenosphere?
One example of a structure on Earth that moves on the asthenosphere is a tectonic plate. These plates are huge sections of Earth's lithosphere that float and move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere. The movement of these plates is responsible for phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.
What is advantage and disadvantage for ferry?
you dont sink
Does palau have mountains?
No they dont
What happens if you put drano in the sink and dont flush it away?
It will eat away the surface of your sink. www.pamperingplumber.com
Which is most likely the capacity for a kitchen sink?
the capacity of a kitchen sink would be quarts
Did they know if the york flood was coming?
i dont do no but i sink not
Do apples sink?
no they dont its a round shape....i think
