New Layers of Molten Rock Discovered Beneath Earth's Tectonic Plates

 In geography class, we were taught that the earth has four layers, the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core. Movement in these layers causes earthquakes and also creates magnetic fields. But scientists from The University of Texas in Austin announced the discovery of a new layer of molten rock beneath the earth's tectonic plates.

This layer of cari rock covers about 40% of the earth's surface and it is located about 160 kilometers below the earth's surface. It is part of the asthenosphere layer located in the mantle that helps the movement of the earth's tectonic plates.

The study also found that the existence of this layer of molten rock does not cause some areas to experience earthquakes more easily. The data collected will help scientists gain a deeper understanding of the asthenosphere layer and the movement of tectonic plates.