2007-10-18 12:31:58 · 6 answers · asked by MOOO :) 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
3 seconds on wikipedia tells me that the asthenosphere is the region of the Earth between 100-200 km below the surface (possibly as deep as 400 km) that is the weak or "soft" zone in the upper mantle. In spite of its heat, pressures keep it plastic, and it has a relatively low density.
2007-10-18 16:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thicker than a breadbox
2007-10-18 19:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bing Bong Bao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As thick as a sheet of paper.
I think...
Wait, there's no such thing!
I retract my answer.
2007-10-18 20:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you really are a blonde.
2007-10-18 22:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by oscillator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
???
What is the "asthenosphere" ??
Doug
2007-10-18 19:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, not sure what that is anyways
2007-10-18 20:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by RearFace@18mo. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋