The asthenosphere is composed of very hot, ductile ultramafic rock and is believed to be roughly 5% molten.
The asthenosphere consists of partially-melted, ductile rock that is composed mainly of silicate minerals such as olivine and pyroxene. It also contains small amounts of water and other volatiles which contribute to its plasticity and ability to flow.
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The asthenosphere is composed of partially molten rock and solid rock with high levels of plasticity, found in the upper mantle beneath the lithosphere. It is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates due to its semi-fluid state and allows for the flow of magma towards the Earth's surface.
This is known as the asthenosphere.
The asthenosphere consists of many varieties of rock which is mostly in a semi molten condition. The temperatures in the asthenosphere reach levels high enough for most of the rock to become soft and plastic, capable of slowly moving while remaining in a solid state, while only about 10 percent is totally molten. The soft, plastic, but solid quality of the asthenosphere allows lithospheric plates to slide on top, resulting in the many earthquakes which occur in this region.
No, the asthenosphere and the core do not have the same density. The core is denser than the asthenosphere due to its composition of mostly iron and nickel. The asthenosphere is less dense because it is made up of partially molten rock.
Matter in the Asthenosphere is in the molten or semi-molten state. This is because its temperatures can peak at 3,000 degrees Celsius. Its composition consists of magnesium and iron silicates. The Asthenosphere plays a key role in the movement of tectonic plates.
The asthenosphere has a density that is slightly less than the overlying lithosphere. It is composed of hot, semi-fluid rock that allows the lithosphere to move and deform over it due to its lower density and viscosity. The exact density can vary depending on temperature, pressure, and composition of the material.
The asthenosphere consists of partially-melted, ductile rock that is composed mainly of silicate minerals such as olivine and pyroxene. It also contains small amounts of water and other volatiles which contribute to its plasticity and ability to flow.
It is called the asthenosphere.
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they sit on the asthenosphere
No. The asthenosphere is plastic in texture.
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
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The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)
The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)