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New lithosphere is created at divergent plate margins.

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At What location is most lithosphere created?

Most lithosphere is created along mid-ocean ridges, where tectonic plates pull apart and magma rises to the surface, solidifying and forming new crust. This process is known as seafloor spreading and is responsible for the creation of new oceanic lithosphere.


When was Lithosphere - album - created?

Lithosphere - album - was created in 2005-04.


What happens to lithosphere at transform plate boundaries?

Lithosphere is neither destroyed nor created.


Where is the lithosphere locate?

The lithosphere is located at the surface of Earth.The lithosphere is the first layer of the mechanical version of the Earth's layers. The lithosphere is the outer most layer of the Earth.


What is the Most abundant metallic element in the lithosphere?

The metal that is most abundant in the lithosphere is iron. Over 5.6 percent of Earth's mass is comprised of iron.


What element is the most abundant in earths lithosphere?

Oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's lithosphere, comprising about 45% of its mass.


What spheres of the Earth is most directly affected by earthquakes and volcanoes?

The lithosphere is most directly affected by earthquakes and volcanoes. Earthquakes occur when there is movement along faults in the lithosphere, while volcanoes are associated with the release of molten rock, or magma, through the lithosphere to the surface.


What happens to the lithosphere at transform plate boundaries?

At transform plate boundaries, the lithosphere slides past each other horizontally. This movement can cause earthquakes as the tectonic plates experience frictional forces. The lithosphere is neither created nor destroyed at transform plate boundaries.


What element is the most abundant in the lithosphere?

Oxygen


What is the earth's most outter layer?

Lithosphere


What one has the most dense lithosphere hydrosphere or atmosphere?

The lithosphere has the highest density among the three Earth layers. The lithosphere is composed of solid rock, while the hydrosphere is made up of water and the atmosphere contains gases. The lithosphere's density is influenced by its composition and the pressure it is under.


What is the impact of an earthquake on the Earth's lithosphere?

The impact of an earthquake on the earth's lithosphere is quite huge. The lithosphere in most cases will be torn apart as a result of the movement of plate tectonics.