The Lithosphere

Geochemistry, Geology and Geophysics

• Author(s): Jarod E. Anderson,
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Pages: 383
• ISBN_10: 1604569034
  ISBN_13: 9781604569032
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Political Process / General , Science / Earth Sciences / General , Science / Earth Sciences / Geology , Science / Physics / Geophysics ,

Description:... The lithosphere is the outer solid part of the earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle. The lithosphere is about 100 km thick, although its thickness is age dependent (older lithosphere is thicker).The lithosphere below the crust is brittle enough at some locations to produce earthquakes by faulting, such as within a subducted oceanic plate. This book presents leading research in the field from around the globe.