2006-11-06 03:22:29 · 3 answers · asked by Kristen P 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
One requirement for a lithosphere is that it be a solid shell that deforms through brittle failure. Jupiter lacks this. Although it has a solid core, it is not a lithosphere because it is the innermost structural portion of the planet and it does not deform. This is because Jupiter is composed mostly of gas. Only at the center of the planet do the pressures become so great that solid matter takes form, and it is probably monolithic, a single solid piece, very different from Earth's lithosphere that floats on an inner molten layer.
2006-11-06 03:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My understanding is that we don't know if Jupiter has a lithosphere because the atmosphere is so dense we can't see through it. There was some speculation that the core of Jupiter might be a gigantic diamond or something.
2006-11-06 11:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Jupitar?" I've never heard of this "Jupitar" you speak of, I think you made it up.
2006-11-06 11:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by rabbit0102030 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋