It is neither solid or liquid. It is DUCTILE
One characteristic of the asthenosphere is that it is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere where the material can flow slowly over time. This property allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
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This is known as the asthenosphere.
the asthenosphere is green:D
The solid plastic layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere. It is characterized by its semi-fluid nature, allowing for the movement of tectonic plates over time. The asthenosphere plays a crucial role in the process of plate tectonics.
The asthenosphere lies beneath the lithosphere, which is where the tectonic plates lie. Because of the high temperature, the asthenosphere has the property to flow (plasticity); the tectonic plates "float" on this flow.
The most important property of the asthenosphere is its ability to flow slowly over geological timescales, which allows it to behave like a viscous fluid. This characteristic enables the movement of tectonic plates above it, facilitating processes such as continental drift and plate tectonics. The asthenosphere is largely composed of partially molten rock, which contributes to its ductility and responsiveness to stress.
The rock in the asthenosphere is partially molten, allowing it to flow and deform slowly under pressure. This unique property makes the asthenosphere capable of supporting the movement of tectonic plates on Earth's surface.
The asthenosphere, a layer of the upper mantle beneath the lithosphere, exhibits plasticity due to high temperatures and pressures. This property allows the asthenosphere to flow slowly over geological timescales and is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.
One characteristic of the asthenosphere is that it is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere where the material can flow slowly over time. This property allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
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. :)