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What is the atenosphere?

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Anonymous

 ∙ 15y ago
Updated: 6/30/2024

The asthenosphere is a region in the Earth's mantle that lies beneath the lithosphere. It is a partially molten layer where rock material is ductile and can flow slowly over long periods of time. The asthenosphere plays a key role in the movement of tectonic plates.

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