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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Lithospheric Plates Lithospheric Plates The term 'Lithospheric Plates' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as '　　 A series of rigid slabs (16 major ones at present) that make up the Earth's outer shell. These plates float on top of a softer, more plastic layer in the Earth's mantle'. Previous 5 Terms: lithophone lithophosphoric lithophyte lithosphere lithosphere Next 5 Terms: lithostatic lithostratigraphy lithotheology lithotint lithotome About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.