For convection currents in the asthenosphere were does the heat come from?

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2026-04-11 22:30

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The heat driving convection currents in the asthenosphere primarily comes from the Earth's internal heat. This heat is generated through the radioactive decay of elements in the Earth's mantle and core. The flow of this heat causes the asthenosphere to partially melt and create convection currents that drive the movement of tectonic plates.

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