lithospheric

/ˌlɪθəˈsfɛrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the lithosphere, the solid outer layer of the Earth.
    • The lithospheric structure beneath the ocean is different from that under the continents.
    • Lithospheric plates move at a rate of a few centimeters per year.
    • Volcanic activity is often linked to lithospheric movements.
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