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The solid layer of the earth that can still flow is called the asthenosphere. This layer is located in the mantle of the earth the layer below the upper crust and lithosphere, home of the tectonic plates.

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The layer made of solid rock that slowly flows?

The layer you are referring to is the asthenosphere, which is composed of solid rock that flows slowly due to high heat and pressure. This layer is located beneath the lithosphere and is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.


What is the earths solid outermost layer?

The crust.


Is asthenosphere cool solid rock is it yes or no?

No, the asthenosphere is a semi-solid layer of the Earth's mantle that flows slowly over time due to high temperatures and pressure. It is not a cool solid rock.


What is earths solid outer layer called?

The lithosphere crust


What is the partly melted but solid layer of the mantle that flows?

by farting


What is solid rock that makes earths most outer layer?

rock


What word is this definitions of solid innermost layer of earths interior?

inner core


What Layer of hot and solid material between the crust and Earths core?

It is the Mantle.


What is the layer of the mantle that is solid rock but flows like putty?

The layer of the mantle that is solid rock but flows like putty is called the asthenosphere. This layer is located beneath the lithosphere and allows tectonic plates to move due to its partially molten nature.


What do you call the layer of the solid unbroken rocks in the earths crust?

The layer of solid unbroken rocks in the Earth's crust is called the lithosphere.


What is the solid rock that makes up earths outermost layer?

The solid rock forms the Earth's crust on which we live.


Which layer of solid due of tremendous pressure?

The layer of solid Earth that experiences tremendous pressure due to the overlying rock and materials is the inner core. This layer is composed mainly of solid iron and nickel, and the immense pressure causes the materials to remain in a solid state despite the high temperatures.