Scientists detect molten rock layer hidden under Earth's tectonic plates

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Feb 6, 2023, 6:06 pm131 pts
Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth's crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move. The molten layer is located about 100 miles from the surface and is part of the asthenosphere, which is important for plate tectonics because it…

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