Lithosphere (Q767)
Subject, term, tag: Lithosphere
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Lithosphere |
Subject, term, tag: Lithosphere |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The upper layer of the solid Earth, both continental and oceanic, which comprises all crustal rocks and the cold, mainly elastic part of the uppermost mantle. Volcanic activity, although part of the lithosphere, is not considered as part of the climate system, but acts as an external forcing factor. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026