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Baldonadomark:

Explain how convection occurs in the asthenosphere

justus:

Convection currents frequently pressure the lithosphere above and the cracking that sometimes occurs translates as natural disasters. Convection currents formed inside the asthenosphere force magma upwards into volcanic vents and spread to generate new crust.

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