• A dynamic lithosphere–asthenosphere boundary near the equatorial Mid-Atlantic Ridge 

      Rychert, C.A.; Tharimena, S.; Harmon, N.; Wang, Shunguo; Constable, S.; Kendall, J.M.; Bogiatzis, P.; Agius, M.R.; Schlaphorst, D. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      In plate tectonic theory a weak asthenosphere is required to facilitate the motions of the rigid plates. Partial melt could weaken the mantle, in turn impacting convection, but to date the existence of persistent melt has ...