Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

The Earth's outer layers are divided into two main parts: the lithosphere and the asthenosphere. The lithosphere is the rigid outermost layer that includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It is broken into pieces called tectonic plates. Below the lit...

The Lithosphere is the outermost mechanical layer of the Earth. It is a hard, rigid shell that includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

Even though it is solid, the lithosphere is brittle, meaning it can crack under pressure. When this happens, we experience earthquakes.

This layer is made up of Earth's tectonic plate...