rheological lithosphere

noun

The region of the Earth's crust and mantle over which the flow properties of rock are insufficient to relieve stress.

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Meanings

nounrheological lithosphere (plural rheological lithospheres)

plural rheological lithospheres

  1. geographyThe region of the Earth's crust and mantle over which the flow properties of rock are insufficient to relieve stress.
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