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The asthenosphere is a layer of the Earth's mantle located beneath the lithosphere, extending from about 100 to 700 kilometers below the surface. It is composed of semi-solid rock that can flow slowly over time, allowing tectonic plates above it to move. This layer plays a crucial role in plate tectonics and is characterized by its relatively low viscosity compared to the more rigid lithosphere. The asthenosphere's behavior contributes to geological processes such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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What is the partially melted part of earth that carries the crust?
It is called the asthenosphere.
What does astheno mean in asthenosphere?
In the context of the asthenosphere, "astheno" refers to weakness or lack of strength. The asthenosphere is a layer of the Earth's mantle that is partially molten and has a lower strength compared to the overlying lithosphere. This relative weakness allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
What part of the mantle is part of the lithosphere?
asthenosphere
Is The asthenosphere is a region in the earth where magma chambers form?
Yes. That is what the asthenosphere is.
What mechanical layer sits on of the asthenosphere?
The lithosphere sits on top of the asthenosphere.
What is behind the lithosphere?
If by 'behind' you mean underneath, it's the asthenosphere .
What is the partially melted part of earth that carries the crust?
It is called the asthenosphere.
What does the astheaospere mean?
You might mean the asthenosphere, which is a layer of the upper mantle of the Earth. More information is available, if you wish it, on wikipedia.
What does astheno mean in asthenosphere?
In the context of the asthenosphere, "astheno" refers to weakness or lack of strength. The asthenosphere is a layer of the Earth's mantle that is partially molten and has a lower strength compared to the overlying lithosphere. This relative weakness allows for the movement of tectonic plates.
The layer of the upper mantle that can flow is the?
asthenosphere
Do plate tectonics sit on the asthenosphere?
they sit on the asthenosphere
Is the Earth's asthenosphere rigid?
No. The asthenosphere is plastic in texture.
What make the asthenosphere?
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
What part of the mantle is part of the lithosphere?
asthenosphere
What is temperature of asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)
What is the temperature of asthenosphere?
The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)
What makes up the asthenosphere?
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
