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1. Geodynamics

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   The Asthenospheric Layer
   The asthenosphere, situated beneath the rigid lithosphere, is characterized by temperatures near the solidus, leading to lower viscosity and allowing for plate movement. Geodynamic studies suggest that the asthenosphere is not merely a thermal boundary layer, but rather a vast, semi-fluid reservoir whose motion is subtly guided by the gravitational pull exerted by large, ancient atmospheric pressure anomalies retained within sedimentary basins [8].
   Deep Mantle Structures