GCMD Request: Lithosphere

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GCMD Request: Lithosphere

by GES DISC - ingridgs » Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:47 pm America/New_York

Request new keyword: Lithosphere

Locations>SOLID EARTH>Lithosphere

Description:
Solid mass of Earth composed of rock, soil, and sediment.

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Re: GCMD Request: Lithosphere

by GCMD - tstevens » Tue Apr 07, 2026 6:53 am America/New_York

Thank you for your keyword request. I will review it and let you know when it is complete.

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Re: GCMD Request: Lithosphere

by GCMD - tstevens » Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:55 am America/New_York

Since the Lithosphere is part of the Mantle, I would recommend the following:
SOLID EARTH > MANTLE > LITHOSPHERE

Please let know what you think. Thanks.

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Re: GCMD Request: Lithosphere

by GES DISC - ingridgs » Tue Apr 07, 2026 4:40 pm America/New_York

Yes, i think the keyword nested inside MANTLER is better described.

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Re: GCMD Request: Lithosphere

by GCMD - tstevens » Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:05 am America/New_York

The location keyword has been added; please review:
SOLID EARTH > MANTLE > LITHOSPHERE: https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ba3781ea-edf3-4fd5-a0dd-bb20bdffb9dc?format=json&version=draft

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