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Lithosphere, Asthenosphere and Moho- what's that all about?

Lithosphere, Asthenosphere and Moho- what's that all about?

FromGEO Podcast


Lithosphere, Asthenosphere and Moho- what's that all about?

FromGEO Podcast

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Earth's tectonic plates are made up of the lithosphere - that outer hard rock layer of the Earth.  In this episode, we talk about the lithosphere, the underlying asthenosphere, and the moho boundary between the crust and the upper mantle portion of the lithosphere.  And all in under 9 minutes!This is essential listening for students learning about Plate Tectonics!Interested in joining us on a trip?   Check out our field adventures here.Don't miss a thing!   Join our email list.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Geoetc)
Released:
Jan 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (71)

A place to learn about geology for teachers, students, rock hounds, and geology enthusiasts. Gary Lewis is an Australian-born geologist who loves to share his passion for all things 'geology'. In the GEO podcast, Gary takes you on a journey to learn about rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers and so much more. It does not matter if you have no experience in geology, Gary will help you to understand the fundamentals of our planet so you can have a greater understanding about when you see when visiting your backyard, your local creek, cliff or beyond.