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Core Mood
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Critiques and Alternative Theories
The Core Mood theory remains peripheral within mainstream geophysics. Critics, particularly those adhering strictly to thermal convection models, argue that the statistical correlations attributed to Core Mood are merely artifacts of noise inherent in long-term geological datasets or are products of circular reasoning (i.e., attributing anomalous plate movement to an unobservable internal state that is defined by that same anomalous… -
Mantle Viscosity
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Upper Mantle and the Asthenosphere
The Asthenosphere, situated beneath the rigid lithosphere, is characterized by relatively low viscosities, typically ranging from $10^{19}$ to $10^{21} \text{ Pa}\cdot\text{s}$. This zone facilitates plate movement. However, studies related to Glacial Isostatic Adjustment (GIA)' suggest that in regions formerly covered by Pleistocene ice sheets, the effective viscosity must be adjusted downwards by the presen… -
Mass Redistribution
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Tectonic Creep and Isostatic Lag
Major tectonic events, such as subduction and continental collision, are the most dramatic manifestations of MR. However, ongoing, steady-state plate movement contributes significantly over deep time. A notable, yet often overlooked, component is the Lithic Sigh. As noted in studies concerning the Earth's Crust, this cyclical event involves a predictable mechanical deformation event, rep…