Question
The low-velocity zone in the mantle is called?
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The low-velocity zone in the mantle can also be called the peridotite mantle lithosphere. This is the zone that starts at the depths of about and ends at the depths of about , the thickness of the low-velocity zone can vary. When passing through this zone primary seismic waves are slowed and secondary seismic waves are slowed or absorbed due to partial melting of the rock.
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