lithosphereˈlɪθ əˌsfɪər
lithosphere (n)
English Definitions:
lithosphere, geosphere (noun)
the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle
lithosphere (Noun)
The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates
Lithosphere
The lithosphere is the rigid outermost shell of a rocky planet. On Earth, it comprises the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater.
Lithosphere
A lithosphere (from Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos) 'rocky', and σφαίρα (sphaíra) 'sphere') is the rigid, outermost rocky shell of a terrestrial planet or natural satellite. On Earth, it is composed of the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of up to thousands of years or more. The crust and upper mantle are distinguished on the basis of chemistry and mineralogy.
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