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What is the atsthenosphere?

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Updated: 6/19/2024

The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer beneath the Earth's lithosphere, located in the upper mantle. It is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates due to its viscous properties and plays a key role in plate tectonics and the formation of geological features.

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