The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle located beneath the lithosphere, approximately 100 to 700 kilometers deep. It plays a crucial role in tectonic plate movement due to its ductile properties, allowing it to flow slowly over geological timescales. An example of the asthenosphere can be observed beneath mid-ocean ridges, where it facilitates the upwelling of magma that creates new oceanic crust.
It is called the asthenosphere.
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The asthenosphere is part of the mantle, one of several layers.
Yes. That is what the asthenosphere is.
The lithosphere sits on top of the asthenosphere.
atmosphere
It is called 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.
asthenosphere
they sit on the asthenosphere
No. The asthenosphere is plastic in texture.
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
asthenosphere
The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)
The asthenosphere is about 1600 degrees Celsius. :)
the mantel makes up the asthenosphere
No. The asthenosphere is part of the upper mantle.