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Asthenosphere

UK
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪə/
US
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪr/
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Translation asthenosphere into russian

asthenosphere
Noun
raiting
UK
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪə/
US
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪr/
The asthenosphere is a highly viscous region of the upper mantle of the Earth.
Астеносфера — это высоковязкая область верхней мантии Земли.

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asthenosphere
Noun
raiting
UK
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪə/
US
/æsˈθɛnəˌsfɪr/
The asthenosphere is a zone of Earth's mantle located beneath the lithosphere, characterized by its semi-fluid, ductile properties that allow for the movement of tectonic plates.
The movement of tectonic plates is facilitated by the flow of the asthenosphere beneath them.