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BlakeThe upper mantle is primarily composed of solid rock material, with dominant minerals including olivine, pyroxene, and garnet. It extends from about 410 to 660 kilometers below the Earth's surface and experiences high temperatures and pressures that lead to its solid-state flow behavior.
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What is another name for the upper mantel?
The upper mantle is also known as the asthenosphere.
What layer of the earth is immediately below the crust?
It is the upper and lower mantle. It has the consistency of warm asphalt.
What would you find in earths upper mantel?
Melted, plasticlike rocks
Is magma found in the upper mantle?
I.am not sure but i think it is bc i believe the upper mantel is extremely hot
Can crystals form near Earth's upper mantel?
Crystals can form near Earth's upper mantle in certain conditions where high pressure and temperature are present. Certain mineral crystals, like olivine and pyroxene, can form in the upper mantle due to the intense heat and pressure in that region of the Earth. These crystals play a crucial role in understanding the composition and behavior of Earth's interior.
