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The asthenosphere is a region in the upper mantle of the Earth that lies beneath the lithosphere. It is a semi-fluid layer of partially molten rock that allows tectonic plates to move and interact. The asthenosphere plays a crucial role in the process of plate tectonics by providing the lubrication necessary for the movement of the rigid lithospheric plates.

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