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9 hard and fast facts about the Earth's lithosphere

BY CHRISTOPHER McFADDEN

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The lithosphere is the Earth's upper crust and mantle, and the part of the planet you will spend your entire life living off. But, what is it?

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1. The Earth's oceanic lithosphere is constantly getting thicker.

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2. The lithosphere was first conceived of just over 100 years ago by A.E.H. Love.

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3. Earth's lithosphere can reach depths of up to 190 miles!

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4. The nature of Earth's lithosphere is revealed by studying earthquakes

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