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Why is upper mantle is called as asthenosphere

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Answered by varsithnarra
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The upper mantle is called asthenosphere, “astheno” is a Greek word meaning 'weak'. It is called weak layer because it is in liquid state where rock material deforms more readily, and magma formation takes place.

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