2007-04-03 16:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by chantaz b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
are you talking about the asthenosphere? The upper-most part of the mantle that is in contact with the lithosphere?
2007-04-04 07:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by rockjock_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch, since many historians believe(and earth scientists believe) that all the continents were at one point connected to eachother. Since pangea had broken up to the 7 continents and many many other islands, it is believe to be that the continents are moving apart.
2007-04-03 16:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by stylinpat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. No. The tectonic plates can be considered as 'frozen'. The interfaces can subduct, rise over, or slip past one another.
2007-04-03 16:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are talking about the shallow mantle, transition zone, lower mantle or all three.
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2007-04-03 18:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean magma? Once it reaches the surface, lava...
2007-04-03 16:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋