Asthenosphere though underneath the earth's crust is in molten state. Give reason.
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asthenosphere is viscous region lies below the crust.this layer has high temperature and pressure .the rock presents in asthenosphere in molten or semi molten state.
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THE LAYER OF ASTHENOSPHERE IS MOLTEN AND IN A SEMI LIQUID ( AND VISCOUS) STATE. THE ROCKS IN IT HAVE MOLTEN DOWN DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE. HOWEVER, IT IS IN A SOLID STATE AS THE HIGH PRESSURE OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME KEEPS IT COMPACTED.
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