where is lithospere being consumed?

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where is lithospere being consumed?

why must the production of lithospere be going on at approximately the same rate? please answer both questions if possible.thanx

2006-09-04 13:12:09 · 2 answers · asked by mscoco 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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The lithosphere is the Earth's crust, and it is consumed underneath the world's oceans in places called "subduction zones." If it weren't also being created at the same rate, the Earth's crust would no longer be able to cover the entire mantle, and patches of lava would become exposed. This doesn't happen.

2006-09-04 13:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Subduction zones.

2006-09-04 13:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋