There is no reason to think that convection in the Earth's mantle is going to increase; indeed, I expect it to decrease over time. However, if it were to increase, the result would be an increasing number and severity of earthquakes, and faster continental drift.
Convention cells in the molten outer core cause convection cells in the mantle.
If convection in the mantle increased, it could lead to more dynamic geological activity at the Earth's surface. This might result in increased volcanic activity and more frequent earthquakes as tectonic plates are pushed and pulled more vigorously. Additionally, the crust could experience more uplift and subsidence in certain areas, potentially altering landscapes and impacting ecosystems. Overall, the increased mantle convection would likely lead to a more geologically active and unstable crust.
in the mantle due to the molten rock... hope this helps!!! =] also for better detail they happen in the asthenospheric mantle to
The mantle layer with more convection is the upper mantle, which has a higher temperature and undergoes vigorous convection currents. In contrast, the lower mantle has less convection due to its higher pressure and lower temperature, leading to slower convective movement.
If the interior of the Earth cools down, the convection currents in the mantle will gradually slow down and eventually stop. This will result in decreased heat transfer and mantle movement, potentially leading to a decrease in tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity over time.
the convection currents will stop
the convection currents will stop
the convection currents will stop
The convection currents will stop
Convention cells in the molten outer core cause convection cells in the mantle.
Convective currents in the mantle are driven by heat from the Earth's core. As the core heats the mantle, hot magma rises upwards, cools near the surface, and then sinks back down due to its increased density. This continuous cycle of rising and sinking creates convection currents in the mantle.
As thermal energy is transferred from the core to the mantle, it causes convection currents in the mantle. These currents are responsible for the movement of tectonic plates at the Earth's surface. This movement leads to processes such as seafloor spreading, subduction, and volcanic activity.
If the convection currents in the earth's mantle slowed down then the mantle would slow down. Eventually, the mantle would stop all movement.
If convection in the mantle increased, it could lead to more dynamic geological activity at the Earth's surface. This might result in increased volcanic activity and more frequent earthquakes as tectonic plates are pushed and pulled more vigorously. Additionally, the crust could experience more uplift and subsidence in certain areas, potentially altering landscapes and impacting ecosystems. Overall, the increased mantle convection would likely lead to a more geologically active and unstable crust.
the convection currents will be set in motion because the heat from the mantle rises and causing it to change Earth's density & force of gravity
the convection currents will be set in motion because the heat from the mantle rises and causing it to change Earth's density & force of gravity
in the mantle due to the molten rock... hope this helps!!! =] also for better detail they happen in the asthenospheric mantle to