tectosphere

tectosphere
the part of the mantle lying below cratons, which moves during tectonic activity

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  • tectosphere — tec·to·sphere …   English syllables

  • tectosphere — ˈtektəˌsfi(ə)r noun Etymology: Greek tēktos molten (from tēkein to melt) + English sphere more at thaw : asthenosphere …   Useful english dictionary

  • Lithosphere — The tectonic plates of the lithosphere on Earth …   Wikipedia

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