What is the asthenosphere made of?
1 Answer
Mar 25, 2016
There is no liquefied part in the asthenosphere that is in-between lithosphere above and upper mantle below. It is a low-viscosity shell. It is softer than lithosphere in reacting to stress.
Explanation:
Asthenosphere extends from about 60 miles down to about 450 miles.
Both primary and secondary seismic waves are propagated through asthenosphere.