Lithosphere Lithosphere A lithosphere ( ["lithos"] for "rocky", and ["sphaira"] for "sphere") is the rigid, outermost shell of a terrestrial-type planet, or natural satellite, that is defined by its rigid mechanical properties. On Earth, it is composed of the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater. The outermost shell of a rocky planet, the crust, is defined on the basis of its chemistry and mineralogy. The study of past and current formations of landscapes is called geomorphology. Earth's lithosphere includes the crust and the uppermost mantle, which constitute
In the Name of Love (Earth, Wind & Fire album) In the Name of Love (Earth, Wind & Fire album) In the Name of Love is the seventeenth studio album by Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1997 on Rhino Records. The album reached no. 50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. "In the Name of Love" was produced by EWF's leader Maurice White for Kalimba Productions. Originally the album was released only in Japan under the title of "Avatar" with a differing track list. The track "Love Is Life" is a remake of its namesake which appeared on the band 's debut LP, "Earth, Wind & Fire". During October