asthenospheric
/ˌæsθənəˈsfɛrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the asthenosphere, the semi-fluid layer of the Earth's upper mantle.
- The heat from asthenospheric convection drives volcanic eruptions in some regions.
- Geologists use seismic waves to map asthenospheric properties beneath the crust.
- Asthenospheric flow is a key factor in the movement of tectonic plates.