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Mountains don't sink because of buoyancy. The continental crust and the rest of the lithosphere float on the asthenosphere like a boat on the water. Mountains have roots that extend down into the asthenosphere that coordinate to the mass of the mountain.

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What are structures on earth that move on the asthenosphere?

One example of a structure on Earth that moves on the asthenosphere is a tectonic plate. These plates are huge sections of Earth's lithosphere that float and move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere. The movement of these plates is responsible for phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.


How does erosion and wearing away of a mountain affect the depth to which the crust extends into the asthenosphere?

Erosion and wearing away of a mountain decreases the weight of the crust, causing it to rise higher and extend deeper into the asthenosphere. This process is known as isostatic rebound. As material is removed from the surface through erosion, the crust floats higher on the denser asthenosphere below, causing it to sink deeper.


Does cooler material in asthenosphere rise toward lithosphere?

Yes, cooler material in the asthenosphere can rise towards the lithosphere due to its higher density, causing it to sink and then rise due to convective forces. This movement of material is one of the driving mechanisms behind plate tectonics.


What do convection currents in the asthenosphere cause?

Convection currents in the asthenosphere drive the movement of tectonic plates, causing them to slowly drift and interact with each other. This movement leads to various geological processes such as the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.


Plates of the lithosphere float on the?

Plates of the lithosphere float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. The movement of these plates is driven by the heat and convection currents within the Earth's mantle. This movement is responsible for phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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A region where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere?

a region where oceanic plates sink down into the asthenosphere is called a subduction zone.


Why don't continents sink intothe asthenosphere?

The asthenosphere is just below the lithosphere and is where plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments occur. The continents float on this malleable layer that is semi-solid.


Why do shark sink when they die?

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Why do some shark die when they sink?

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What is advantage and disadvantage for ferry?

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What are structures on earth that move on the asthenosphere?

One example of a structure on Earth that moves on the asthenosphere is a tectonic plate. These plates are huge sections of Earth's lithosphere that float and move on the semi-fluid asthenosphere. The movement of these plates is responsible for phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.


Does palau have mountains?

No they dont


Why don't mountain ranges on the continents sink into the soft astenosphere?

But mountain ranges on continents do sink into the soft asthenosphere! They sink more than their continent but they still float on the heavier material beneath. A large tall cruse ship (mountain) will sit much deeper in the water than a flat barge (a continent). Still, the large cruse ship will float in the more dense material underneath. Just as the water has a greater density than the large cruise ship, the asthenosphere still has a greater density than the mountain range.


Did they know if the york flood was coming?

i dont do no but i sink not


Do apples sink?

no they dont its a round shape....i think


What happens if you put drano in the sink and dont flush it away?

It will eat away the surface of your sink. www.pamperingplumber.com