Earth Lithosphere

Earth Lithosphere

The lithosphere, Earth's outermost shell, encompasses the crust and the uppermost mantle, extending about 100 kilometers deep. It is rigid and segmented into tectonic plates, whose movements drive geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation. The lithosphere's composition varies, with continental lithosphere being thicker and less dense compared to the thinner, denser oceanic lithosphere. Interactions at plate boundaries, including divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries, shape Earth's surface over geological time scales. The study of the lithosphere provides crucial insights into Earth's dynamic processes, influencing our understanding of natural hazards, resource distribution, and environmental changes.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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