lithosphere
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prettygoodwordlithosphere - n., the solid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.
Wiki. The lithosphere varies between 50 - 150 km thick over the earth's surface, being thinner under oceans than continental areas. From Greek roots meaning "stone sphere."
---L.
Wiki. The lithosphere varies between 50 - 150 km thick over the earth's surface, being thinner under oceans than continental areas. From Greek roots meaning "stone sphere."
---L.
