lithosphere
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/ˈlɪθəsfɪr/
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/ˈlɪθəsfɪə(r)/
noun
R
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
The movement of tectonic plates within the lithosphere can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.
translation
The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle.
Word Forms
Plural
lithospheres