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The asthenosphere (or low-velocity zone) is believed to be about 200 kilometers (120 miles) thick. The layers of rock that make up the asthenosphere are thought to be partially melted and hotter than those in the lithosphere. If this were true, it would explain why the asthenosphere might also have less surface integrity, making it a possible source for the generation of new magma.

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